Charlie Bermant

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

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge

JEFFERSON: General election victories sustained after second count

PORT TOWNSEND — As predicted by Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge on Tuesday night, the initial winners sustained their general election victories after a count… Continue reading

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge

Quilcene fire recall election Tuesday

QUILCENE — After 16 months of controversy, the recall of two Quilcene Fire District commissioners is coming down to an election Tuesday. “At this point,… Continue reading

Bill Tennent

Racy Port Townsend mural changes hands

PORT TOWNSEND — A racy mural that was displayed in a Port Townsend bar for more than 20 years before the tavern closed will stay… Continue reading

Bill Tennent

Jefferson County general election outcomes unchanged after second vote count

PORT TOWNSEND — As predicted by Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge on Tuesday night, the initial winners sustained their general election victories after a count… Continue reading

Bill Tennent

Racy Port Townsend mural changes hands

PORT TOWNSEND — A racy mural that was displayed in a Port Townsend bar for more than 20 years before the tavern closed will stay… Continue reading

Bill Tennent

Jefferson County victors outline their goals

PORT TOWNSEND — The two incumbent Jefferson County commissioners re-elected by comfortable margins Tuesday hope to continue the path they have set during the past… Continue reading

Fins Coastal Cuisine owner Joann Saul

Quimper Mercantile plans grand opening [**Corrected**]

PORT TOWNSEND — Quimper Mercantile Co. will celebrate a grand opening Nov. 17, while company officials said they are trying to allay concerns from some… Continue reading

Fins Coastal Cuisine owner Joann Saul
Bill Tennent

Racy Port Townsend mural changes hands

PORT TOWNSEND — A racy mural that was displayed in a Port Townsend bar for more than 20 years before the tavern closed will stay… Continue reading

Bill Tennent
Singer Sue Logg  is one of the performers slated for the PT Palooza fundraiser Friday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Concert to benefit Port Townsend school programs

PORT TOWNSEND — Some of Port Townsend's best-known musical voices will come together Friday in a benefit for programs at Blue Heron Middle School. “Schools… Continue reading

Singer Sue Logg  is one of the performers slated for the PT Palooza fundraiser Friday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson

JEFFERSON — County commissioner incumbents hold strong leads

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners likely will stay constant according to initial Tuesday returns that show both incumbents with healthy leads.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson
Keith C. Harper

JEFFERSON — Harper takes wide lead over Bierbaum for Superior Court judge

PORT TOWNSEND — Keith C. Harper on Tuesday was leading Peggy Bierbaum by a large margin in the race to replace Superior Court Judge Craddock… Continue reading

Keith C. Harper
Rich Coletta has been dishing up gyros and falafels in Port Townsend since 2006. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Downtown Port Townsend Sandwich King leaving

PORT TOWNSEND — The Sandwich King is abdicating. “I'm not happy about it,” said Rich Coletta, who has owned and operated a gyro and falafel… Continue reading

Rich Coletta has been dishing up gyros and falafels in Port Townsend since 2006. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Teresa Verraes at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce office.

PENINSULA PROFILE: ‘Buy local’ crusader

Some towns are doomed to have a chamber of commerce that is a cross between a booster club and an old folks' home. Teresa Verraes… Continue reading

Teresa Verraes at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce office.
The New Star has been at the Port Ludlow Marina since Oct. 1. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Rusty hulk dominating Port Ludlow might be leaving soon

PORT LUDLOW — The owner of a rusty ship dwarfing yachts at Port Ludlow Marina might be going away soon. “We have a buyer that… Continue reading

The New Star has been at the Port Ludlow Marina since Oct. 1. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

UPDATE — Port Hadlock woman hurt in wreck

DISCOVERY BAY — A Port Hadlock woman was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after a single-car wreck at mile post 282 on U.S. Highway 101… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson

UPDATED, JEFFERSON ELECTION — County commissioner incumbents hold strong leads

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners likely will stay constant according to initial Tuesday returns that show both incumbents with healthy leads.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson
Keith C. Harper

UPDATED, JEFFERSON ELECTION — Harper takes wide lead over Bierbaum for Superior Court judge

PORT TOWNSEND — Keith C. Harper on Tuesday was leading Peggy Bierbaum by a large margin in the race to replace Superior Court Judge Craddock… Continue reading

Keith C. Harper
Capt. Joshua Berger supervises the haul-out of the schooner Adventuress in Port Townsend on Friday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Adventuress hauled out for winter repairs

PORT TOWNSEND — The schooner Adventuress has officially shut down its 2012 season. The 100-ton vessel was hauled out Friday and put on the hard… Continue reading

Capt. Joshua Berger supervises the haul-out of the schooner Adventuress in Port Townsend on Friday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The store at 2005 W. Sims Way in Port Townsend was vacated last week. One in Sequim closed in August. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Operator of ex-state liquor stores blames state, competition for closures

The representative of a man who bought eight liquor licenses from the state this year and then closed the operations — including two on the… Continue reading

The store at 2005 W. Sims Way in Port Townsend was vacated last week. One in Sequim closed in August. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News