Charlie Bermant

Seabreeze employee Carol Kenyon and contractor Dave Sather inspect the sign at the Sea Breeze. which will be moved to a place of prominence in the store's new location. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Old Sea Breeze grocery to be torn down today

PORT TOWNSEND — The Sea Breeze, a small grocery that provided its neighborhood with essential goods well before the term “convenience store” was invented, will… Continue reading

Seabreeze employee Carol Kenyon and contractor Dave Sather inspect the sign at the Sea Breeze. which will be moved to a place of prominence in the store's new location. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson commissioners launch campaign sign code revision — but don’t expect anything this year

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners have set the wheels in motion to control election campaign signs in unincorporated areas — but don’t expect changes… Continue reading

WSU Extension Director Laura Lewis addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

New WSU Extension boss sees markets for Jefferson County farm produce

PORT TOWNSEND — If local farmers take advantage of distribution channels, it can make the difference between profit and loss, the Jefferson County Chamber of… Continue reading

WSU Extension Director Laura Lewis addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Critics want more data on Worden development

PORT TOWNSEND — Modifications in the plan for the development of Fort Worden State Park into a lifelong learning center and its management by a… Continue reading

Julie McCulloch

Port Townsend’s Elevated Ice Cream buys candymaker

PORT TOWNSEND — When Julie McCulloch was a little girl, her grandmother would take her to the Baker Candy Co. in Lake City for a… Continue reading

Julie McCulloch
Jefferson County Commissioner District 2 candidates Dan Youra

Three election races shape up in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND ­— On Friday morning, Jefferson County Commissioner David Sullivan seemed to be unopposed in his bid for a third term, but by the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioner District 2 candidates Dan Youra
Jefferson County Library Director Ray Serebrin and assistant director Meredith Wagner go over the library's renovation plans with Jefferson County Commissioners Phil Johnson

Jefferson County Library shrinks renovation plan

PORT HADLOCK — After voters last August soundly defeated a proposed bond issue that would have raised $8.4 million for the upgrade of the Jefferson… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library Director Ray Serebrin and assistant director Meredith Wagner go over the library's renovation plans with Jefferson County Commissioners Phil Johnson
Livia Lee pulls ahead of Silja Sebastian in the 3-year-old segment of the 77th annual Rhododendron Festival's Trike Race on Water Street in Port Townsend on Wednesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Rhody warriors: Already planning for next year’s fest

PORT TOWNSEND — As Rhododendron Festival volunteers work on this year's event, the preparation for the 2013 celebration already is under way. “We are thinking… Continue reading

Livia Lee pulls ahead of Silja Sebastian in the 3-year-old segment of the 77th annual Rhododendron Festival's Trike Race on Water Street in Port Townsend on Wednesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The Rhododendron Festival float makes its way down Washington Street during last weekend's Sequim Irrigation Festival parade. Royalty on the float are

WEEKEND: Welcome, spring! Navy Northwest Band to perform at Rhody Fest

PORT TOWNSEND — The Navy Northwest Band will lead the Kiddie Parade at the 77th annual Rhododendron Festival today as the community celebration begins its… Continue reading

The Rhododendron Festival float makes its way down Washington Street during last weekend's Sequim Irrigation Festival parade. Royalty on the float are
Heart of Service Award winners are

Seven recognized in Jefferson County with Heart of Service Awards

PORT TOWNSEND — Seven people were recognized with Heart of Service Awards on Tuesday, representing the largest number of honorees in the award’s seven-year history.… Continue reading

Heart of Service Award winners are

Two announce intentions to run for judge in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND— Two local attorneys have announced their candidacy for the Jefferson County Superior Court position made open by the retirement of two-term judge Craddock… Continue reading

Jefferson filing period opens with no surprises

PORT TOWNSEND — There were no surprises Monday morning with the opening of the candidate filing period, as four of the five announced county office… Continue reading

State Rep. Steve Tharinger shows the recently passed state budget to members of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Tharinger brings copy of state budget to Chamber of Commerce speech

PORT TOWNSEND— State Rep. Steve Tharinger said he is satisfied with this year’s state budget but thinks that some legislators made it harder to write… Continue reading

State Rep. Steve Tharinger shows the recently passed state budget to members of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Five toss announce for Jefferson County positions so far

PORT TOWNSEND — As the weeklong candidate filing period for the Aug. 7 primary and the Nov. 6 general election begins today, five people have… Continue reading

A worker welds together sections of steel that will support the new sidewalk on Taylor Street.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend aims to finish new Taylor Street sidewalk in time for weekend Rhododendron Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — A ditch on the south side of Taylor Street was covered with corrugated steel this week, paving the way for the pouring… Continue reading

A worker welds together sections of steel that will support the new sidewalk on Taylor Street.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Josh Frantz

Quick action by Quilcene youngsters saves life of classmate

QUILCENE — Two students at Quilcene Elementary School used an improvised Heimlich maneuver to save the life of a classmate last week. Students were eating… Continue reading

Josh Frantz
More than 100 people participated in the “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” event on Wednesday

High-heeled walk raises awareness of sexual violence

PORT TOWNSEND — More than 100 people — both men and women — tromped in high heels during the third annual “Walk a Mile in… Continue reading

More than 100 people participated in the “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” event on Wednesday

Plastic-bag ban proposal to go to Port Townsend council

PORT TOWNSEND ­— A proposed ban on plastic bags will be submitted to the Port Townsend City Council for discussion and possible approval in June.… Continue reading

Fort Worden State Park manager Allison Alderman

Fort Worden cracks down on Discover Pass enforcement

PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Worden State Park is stepping up its enforcement of the Discover Pass this weekend after nearly a year of uncertainty as… Continue reading

Fort Worden State Park manager Allison Alderman

City, port in Port Townsend craft pact over Kah Tai Lagoon

PORT TOWNSEND — Staff members of both the Port of Port Townsend and city of Port Townsend have crafted a property-transfer agreement that, they say,… Continue reading