Charlie Bermant

Cable slice interrupts Internet service to thousands

PORT TOWNSEND — The Internet was unavailable to WaveDivison Holdings customers on the North Olympic Peninsula on Wednesday morning after a contractor inadvertently sliced the… Continue reading

State Supreme Court asked to review double-murder ruling

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has asked the state Supreme Court to overrule an appeals court ruling that set aside a… Continue reading

Classroom time important for new middle school principal in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The new principal of Blue Heron Middle School plans to spend one-quarter of her time in classrooms observing the teachers and students… Continue reading

One of the Jacob Kohn murals that were displayed outside the Seattle Aquarium for 32 years and will go to Quilcene.

Former Seattle Aquarium murals to get new home in Quilcene

QUILCENE — A set of murals that had been displayed outside of the Seattle Aquarium for 32 years are coming to Quilcene. “This is going… Continue reading

One of the Jacob Kohn murals that were displayed outside the Seattle Aquarium for 32 years and will go to Quilcene.
Rosie Itti

‘Mobile boutique’ to operate out of a parked van

PORT TOWNSEND — A local restaurateur is branching out into the world of fashion, operating a mobile boutique on the day that her popular family… Continue reading

Rosie Itti

Commissioners open bids to finish trail in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — The project to complete the 8-mile Larry Scott Memorial Trail link from Port Townsend’s waterfront to Four Corners Road has taken a… Continue reading

YMCA, hospital team up on cancer therapy in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A joint therapy program between the YMCA and Jefferson Healthcare hospital is intended to improve the health options of people who are… Continue reading

Dino Grill

Inspired by Woodstock, inaugural Jefferson County farm field rockfest has peace, love and a Hendrix

QUILCENE — An all-day music festival was a classic rock fan’s dream afternoon, although many of the participants were wondering why there were so few… Continue reading

Dino Grill

Jefferson County GOP to have new leadership

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Republican Party will have new leadership next year after its chairman was disqualified from serving another term because of… Continue reading

Swan School’s assistant head Bonnie White and head Russ Yates discuss the new year-round schedule that begins today.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

So long, summer vacations: Private school goes to year-round schedule

PORT TOWNSEND — A private elementary school is experimenting with a year-round curriculum this year. Swan School’s administrators feel the new plan will benefit student… Continue reading

Swan School’s assistant head Bonnie White and head Russ Yates discuss the new year-round schedule that begins today.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Swan School's assistant head Bonnie White and head Russ Yates discuss the new year-round schedule that begins today.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

So long, summer vacations: Private school goes to year-round schedule

PORT TOWNSEND — A private elementary school is experimenting with a year-round curriculum this year. Swan School's administrators feel the new plan will benefit student… Continue reading

Swan School's assistant head Bonnie White and head Russ Yates discuss the new year-round schedule that begins today.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Lane Dotson and Darrin Dotson sort the helmets

Rodents’ backfield in motion: Chimacum youth football needs gear to replace gnawed equipment

CHIMACUM — After unsportsmanlike rodents ruined the gear for an intramural football program, the program’s managers are asking the community for help. Darrin and Leanne… Continue reading

Lane Dotson and Darrin Dotson sort the helmets
Jeanne Moore shows off some of the unconventional trophies she created for the winners of the Uptown Street Fair parade

WEEKEND: Uptown Street Fair caters to eclectic crowd in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Uptown Street Fair is turning 21 this year — but it is still gleefully immature. The annual fair, set from 9… Continue reading

Jeanne Moore shows off some of the unconventional trophies she created for the winners of the Uptown Street Fair parade
Smoke billows from a fire at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.  -- Photo courtesy of Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Fire at Port Townsend paper mill confined to bundles of old cardboard

PORT TOWNSEND — Recycling bundles stacked outside the Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill caught fire Wednesday in a blaze that was under control in a… Continue reading

Smoke billows from a fire at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.  -- Photo courtesy of Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue
Moonfest 2012 promoter Jim Munn

Shades of Woodstock: Tributes, Heart’s original guitarist planned for Moon Fest 2012

QUILCENE — The bucolic atmosphere of a lakeside meadow will change today as construction begins on the stage for Moon Fest 2012 at Lake Leland.… Continue reading

Moonfest 2012 promoter Jim Munn
Mike Whittaker

Petitions circulating to recall two Quilcene fire commissioners

QUILCENE — Petitions are circulating that favor the recall of two fire commissioners who have been accused of falsifying meeting records. More than 25 percent… Continue reading

Mike Whittaker
Steve Fager

Port Townsend hearing to address illegal drug-bust claim

PORT TOWNSEND — Accusations of misconduct by the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team provide the basis for a hearing that begins today. The hearing starts… Continue reading

Steve Fager
David Hidalgo of Los Lobos signs autographs for fans who attended the show Sunday night at McCurdy Pavilion. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Los Lobos provide ‘great show’ for fans in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Wolves came to town, and got people dancing. Los Lobos, a Los Angeles band that started out playing traditional Mexican music… Continue reading

David Hidalgo of Los Lobos signs autographs for fans who attended the show Sunday night at McCurdy Pavilion. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend real estate likely to see slow recovery

PORT TOWNSEND — The real estate market is improving, but it may take awhile for the effects to reach Port Townsend, according to a speaker… Continue reading

Patrick John McAllister

Brinnon man found guilty of 41 counts of rape, assault against women he promised to make his bride

PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson County jury has found a Brinnon man guilty of 41 counts of rape and assault against the Filipino woman he… Continue reading

Patrick John McAllister