Charlie Bermant

efferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge

Board of newly created Brinnon parks district sworn in

PORT TOWNSEND — The five board members of the newly created Brinnon Parks and Recreation District were sworn into office last week, bringing what residents… Continue reading

efferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge

Park cuts on table in Jefferson County budget

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is likely to close Irondale Community Park and stop maintenance and water for HJ Carroll Park, turning the fields of… Continue reading

Terri McCulloch speaks in opposition of the co-management agreement between the public development authority and the state Parks and Recreation Commission. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fort Worden management argued at meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — About 80 people gathered last week for a final round of public comment on a proposed co-management agreement for Fort Worden State… Continue reading

Terri McCulloch speaks in opposition of the co-management agreement between the public development authority and the state Parks and Recreation Commission. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend set to OK $24 million budget

PORT TOWNSEND — The city faced several obstacles in the development of the 2013 budget, but the panic brought about by a $200,000 shortfall in… Continue reading

Public Health Officer Tom Locke listens as Eeveleen Muehlethaler

Decision deferred on Port Townsend paper mill landfill permit

PORT TOWNSEND — Dr. Tom Locke, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, deferred a decision Wednesday on whether to uphold or strike down… Continue reading

Public Health Officer Tom Locke listens as Eeveleen Muehlethaler
Port Townsend Library Director Theresa Percy

Port Townsend Library to stay longer at temporary locale

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Library most likely will remain at its temporary location at Mountain View Commons for the next two years, the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library Director Theresa Percy

Fort Worden business plan to get another airing Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — Before the state Parks and Recreation Commission considers whether to approve or reject a business plan for a Fort Worden Lifelong Learning… Continue reading

Michael Rosser

Redwood that was yard nuisance graces Haller Fountain as Port Townsend’s Christmas tree

PORT TOWNSEND — The acquisition of this year’s city Christmas Tree came about after a chance meeting between Main Street Executive Director Mari Mullen and… Continue reading

Michael Rosser

Port Townsend Paper’s appeal of landfill permit denial set Wednesday

PORT TOWNSEND— The Port Townsend Paper Corp.’s appeal of a Jefferson County Health Department denial of a permit renewal for its landfill will be heard… Continue reading

Port Townsend Schools Superintendent David Engle addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend schools chief wants to bring marine trades into classrooms

PORT TOWNSEND— As part of an effort to increase students’ sense of community identity a local educator is developing a program to bring aspects of… Continue reading

Port Townsend Schools Superintendent David Engle addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Debi and Courtland Gpetz serve fresh doughnuts to customer Wenkie Schultz at their shop

Jefferson antiques shop turns doughnuts to dollars

PORT TOWNSEND — Sometimes the best new ideas come from blending them with the old. For example, combining doughnuts and antiques. The Olympic Trading Post… Continue reading

Debi and Courtland Gpetz serve fresh doughnuts to customer Wenkie Schultz at their shop
Locust Street Taxi performs at Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend in August. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend band seeks financing from fans

QUILCENE — After 12 years of 400 performances in seven states, and 10 or so albums, along with accolades, the members of Locust Street Taxi… Continue reading

Locust Street Taxi performs at Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend in August. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
COAST co-chair Carl Hanson in the winter shelter with some of the 23 newly constructed bunks. -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County’s winter shelter to open Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — As temperatures dip and wind and rain buffet the North Olympic Peninsula, organizers of the Jefferson County Winter Shelter plan to open… Continue reading

COAST co-chair Carl Hanson in the winter shelter with some of the 23 newly constructed bunks. -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Kaleb Mayo during an Oct. 19 court appearance. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

41-month jail term given in Port Townsend assaults

PORT TOWNSEND — A 28-year-old Port Orchard man has been sentenced to 41 months in jail for his role in several assaults almost one year… Continue reading

Kaleb Mayo during an Oct. 19 court appearance. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
COAST co-chair Carl Hanson in the winter shelter with some of the 23 newly constructed bunks. -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County’s winter shelter to open Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — As temperatures dip and wind and rain buffet the North Olympic Peninsula, organizers of the Jefferson County Winter Shelter plan to open… Continue reading

COAST co-chair Carl Hanson in the winter shelter with some of the 23 newly constructed bunks. -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Proposed boat bill touted at meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — Proposed legislation that would lift restrictions on long-term repairs for visiting boats would significantly enhance the Port Townsend economy, according to Diane… Continue reading

Ray Grier

St. Paul’s in Port Townsend serves pre-Thanksgiving dinner

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County's Thanksgiving celebration got an early start Wednesday with a free dinner at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The dinner, which took… Continue reading

Ray Grier
John McElwhee has led the arts organization for the past four years. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Centrum boss MacElwee resigns; final day Nov. 30

PORT TOWNSEND — The executive director of the Port Townsend-based arts organization Centrum is stepping down. John MacElwee, who served nearly four years in the… Continue reading

John McElwhee has led the arts organization for the past four years. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Lyle Courtsal comments at a public meeting on proposed Jefferson Transit cuts in Port Townsend on Tuesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Proposed Jefferson Transit Sunday service cuts protested

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Transit's proposal to cut Sunday service as a cost-cutting measure in the 2013 budget met with strong public disapproval at a… Continue reading

Lyle Courtsal comments at a public meeting on proposed Jefferson Transit cuts in Port Townsend on Tuesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Members of Amma Satsang end Sunday’s interfaith service with a chant. From left: Saul Samsky

Interfaith service united diverse Port Townsend residents

PORT TOWNSEND — An interfaith celebration of gratitude, gathering representatives of a diverse spiritual scope, helped to bring people together, according to its participants. “This… Continue reading

Members of Amma Satsang end Sunday’s interfaith service with a chant. From left: Saul Samsky