Charlie Bermant

State Rep. Steve Tharinger

Lawmakers face health care challenges head-on: from the public

PORT TOWNSEND — Two state lawmakers attending a briefing about Jefferson County’s hospital Monday agreed that providing health care will be a challenge for the… Continue reading

State Rep. Steve Tharinger
River Carey

Port Townsend Food Bank expects high demand for Thanksgiving

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Food Bank has been preparing for its busiest day of the year. But this Thanksgiving Day could be the… Continue reading

River Carey
Mountain View Pool Manager Anji Scalf vacuums a vent at the pool in preparation for needed repairs. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Everyone in the pool: Volunteer help sought in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Repair of Mountain View Pool, Port Townsend's only public swimming pool, began last week after the water was drained, and staff members… Continue reading

Mountain View Pool Manager Anji Scalf vacuums a vent at the pool in preparation for needed repairs. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Replacing ousted Quilcene fire commissioners put on fast track

QUILCENE — Jefferson County staff has put into place an accelerated schedule to fill vacancies resulting from the recall of two Quilcene Fire District commissioners… Continue reading

In this security camera image released by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department

Investigators seek leads in Quilcene bank robbery; bandit remains at large

QUILCENE — Law enforcement officers continued seeking information Saturday about the robbery by a lone gunman last week of the Quilcene branch of U.S. Bank.… Continue reading

In this security camera image released by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department

Jefferson voter turnout second highest in state

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County reached the second-highest voter turnout in the state for the Nov. 6 general election after the Auditor’s Office tallied 1,067… Continue reading

Dr. James Kimber Rotchford

Port Townsend doctor signs settlement after two-year investigation, hopes to put case behind him

PORT TOWNSEND — A doctor who was the subject of a two-year investigation by the state Attorney General’s Office has signed a settlement agreement that… Continue reading

Dr. James Kimber Rotchford

Coyle park district to consider floating levy measure in 2013

COYLE — Voters are likely to see again a measure to continue funding the Toandos Community Center through a property tax levy after a Nov.… Continue reading

Jefferson County voter turnout second highest in state after newest count

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County reached the second-highest voter turnout in the state for the Nov. 6 general election after the Auditor’s Office tallied 1,067… Continue reading

WEEKEND — Animal-star trainer to speak Saturday

CHIMACUM — An animal trainer who has worked with creatures in a variety of high-profile Hollywood movies will talk about his life's work Saturday. Gary… Continue reading

Coyle measure being defeated for lack of 60 percent supermajority

COYLE — A measure to continue funding the Toandos Community Center through a property tax levy is failing in the Nov. 6 general election because… Continue reading

Port Townsend business leaders lament end of foot ferry proposal

PORT TOWNSEND — Momentum generated by the idea of passenger ferry service between Seattle and Port Townsend should continue even though the project has been… Continue reading

Harry Goodrich

Quilcene fire commissioners’ recall may delay budget

QUILCENE — The recall of two fire commissioners Tuesday likely will delay the approval of the Quilcene Fire District's 2013 budget since the removal of… Continue reading

Harry Goodrich

Interfaith celebration set in Port Townsend on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — Nearly a dozen different faith groups are scheduled to participate this weekend in a celebration of the gratitude that provides the basis… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend drops ferry project

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend commissioners have decided to scuttle a plan for a passenger ferry between Port Townsend and Seattle. The… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Leif Erickson

Port of Port Townsend moves to iPads

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend staff and commissioners are moving to a system that relies on Apple iPads to conduct daily business and… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Leif Erickson

Voters recall two Quilcene Fire District commissioners

QUILCENE — Voters have resoundingly recalled two Quilcene Fire District commissioners who were accused of falsifying minutes. Dave Ward and Mike Whittaker faced separate recall… Continue reading

Middletown Dreams co-owners Paul Rice and Miranda Boyer said they will periodically swap out their pinball machines to keep things fresh at the Port Townsend arcade/bar. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

‘Pinbar’ in Port Townsend attracts would-be pinball wizards

PORT TOWNSEND — Downtown nightlife has taken a classic turn with the opening of a “pinbar” — a pinball parlor that serves alcohol. The pinbar… Continue reading

Middletown Dreams co-owners Paul Rice and Miranda Boyer said they will periodically swap out their pinball machines to keep things fresh at the Port Townsend arcade/bar. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Navy Command Chaplain Don Biadog reflects in front of Marvin G. Shields grave at Gardiner Community Cemetery on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Medal of Honor recipient honored at Gardiner gravesite

GARDINER — A small ceremony in a wooded cemetery followed tradition Monday by paying tribute to a Port Townsend man for his specific act of… Continue reading

Navy Command Chaplain Don Biadog reflects in front of Marvin G. Shields grave at Gardiner Community Cemetery on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Voters recall two Quilcene Fire District commissioners

QUILCENE — Voters have resoundingly recalled two Quilcene Fire District commissioners who were accused of falsifying minutes. Dave Ward and Mike Whittaker faced separate recall… Continue reading