Charlie Bermant

Aaron Gunn

Rosin up or find a seat: It’s Fiddle Tunes time

PORT TOWNSEND — Now in its 36th year, the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes has developed its own history and traditions. “We have a great… Continue reading

Aaron Gunn

Brinnon board: Fire chief is gone

BRINNON — Bob Herbst, who served as chief of the Brinnon Fire Department since 2005, has left his post by mutual agreement with the department’s… Continue reading

Burn ban in effect in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — The four Jefferson County fire districts said Monday they have established a summer burn ban that continues until Sept. 30 — though… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD happy over ruling by appellate court

PORT HADLOCK — The state Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the Jefferson County Public Utility District, stating that the PUD has the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center board president Linda Dacon

Marine center wins $56,848 federal grant for toxin studies

PORT TOWNSEND—Visitors to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center will be able to learn about the effects of toxins in the marine environment thanks to… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center board president Linda Dacon
New Port Townsend Schools Superintendent David Engle meets with district secretary Mary Colton on Monday

New schools chief getting familiar with Port Townsend district

PORT TOWNSEND — The new superintendent of the Port Townsend School District is on the job but plans to spend the next few weeks familiarizing… Continue reading

New Port Townsend Schools Superintendent David Engle meets with district secretary Mary Colton on Monday

Republican hopefuls rip Jefferson board

CHIMACUM — The Jefferson County commission is out of touch with voters because it does not represent the average county voter. So said three Republican… Continue reading

JEFFERSON COUNTY: Personal fireworks banned in Port Townsend but can be set off beginning today in county’s rural areas

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fourth of July display at Fort Worden State Park is the only way to enjoy fireworks legally in the city of… Continue reading

Public meeting set for Coast Seafood property buy

QUILCENE — The Port of Port Townsend has scheduled a public meeting in July to discuss a proposed sale of 57 acres to Coast Seafoods… Continue reading

Details of Port Townsend plastic bag ban worked out

PORT TOWNSEND — The language for a proposed plastic-bag ban has been refined and will be considered for possible approval by the Port Townsend City… Continue reading

Jefferson auditor explains why she rejected residency challenge

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Auditor has outlined reasons for her rejection of a residency challenge by one county commission candidate against another. The… Continue reading

Newly refurbished Port Townsend street comes together

Newly refurbished Port Townsend street comes together

Before Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend reopened to vehicular traffic Tuesday after a four-month, $3.5 million project that refurbished the top and underneath of… Continue reading

Newly refurbished Port Townsend street comes together

Proposed land buy in Quilcene by seafood company to be discussed tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — A proposal to sell about 57 acres of land in Quilcene to Coast Seafoods is under consideration by the Port of Port… Continue reading

Second clue issued in Guess the Guest contest

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival has released the second clue in the annual “Guess the Guest” contest. The clue is: “Our Special… Continue reading

Jeff Enera provides the striping for the crosswalk at the intersection of Taylor Street and Water Street on Monday. The street is scheduled to open today.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Taylor Street reopens to vehicular traffic in downtown Port Townsend today

PORT TOWNSEND — Taylor Street is scheduled to open to vehicle traffic today, ending a four-month downtown closure that involved buttressing the sidewalks, repaving the… Continue reading

Jeff Enera provides the striping for the crosswalk at the intersection of Taylor Street and Water Street on Monday. The street is scheduled to open today.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Wave Broadband continues acquisition of East Jefferson cable franchise

PORT TOWNSEND — The purchase of Wave Broadband by two private equity firms will not affect its takeover of Broadstripe, the East Jefferson County cable… Continue reading

Joshua Berger leads a field trip on the 'Adventuress' last summer with TJ Brennan

‘Adventuress’ captain gets grant to develop ‘green’ boats

PORT TOWNSEND ­— The captain of the schooner Adventuress has received a $10,000 fellowship that he intends to use to develop a program to develop… Continue reading

Joshua Berger leads a field trip on the 'Adventuress' last summer with TJ Brennan
Tom Aydelotte and his wife

Doc’s will seat you now: Marina grill open for business

PORT TOWNSEND — For the owner of the new waterside restaurant at Point Hudson money is not the only measure of success. “We are looking… Continue reading

Tom Aydelotte and his wife

Jefferson Healthcare to purchase Port Townsend building

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare hospital commissioners have agreed to spend $7,475,333 to purchase a building in which it is renting space. The building at… Continue reading

Members of the Olympic Tsunami Swim Team get ready to practice their synchronized moves at Mountain View Pool on Wednesday. From left are Raven Elias

Synchronized swim team leaves for national contest

PORT TOWNSEND — The Olympic Tsunami Synchronized Swimming team is flying to Oxford, Ohio, today to compete in its age group's national championships. The team… Continue reading

Members of the Olympic Tsunami Swim Team get ready to practice their synchronized moves at Mountain View Pool on Wednesday. From left are Raven Elias