Charlie Bermant

Development authority sets two options for management of lifelong learning center at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — The development of a plan for running a lifelong learning center at Fort Worden State Park moved closer toward fruition this week… Continue reading

Two Jefferson County commissioners to run again

PORT TOWNSEND — Two incumbent Jefferson County commissioners announced Tuesday that they intend to seek re-election this year. David Sullivan, 60, and Phil Johnson, 66… Continue reading

Verser changes mind, won’t run for third term as judge

PORT TOWNSEND — After announcing last month his intention to run for a third term this year, Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Craddock D. Verser… Continue reading

Public Development Authority Lifelong Learning Center staff member Rick Sepler leads a brainstorming session about the PDA on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fort Worden always a state park first, Port Townsend authority told

PORT TOWNSEND— As Fort Worden State Park evolves into a lifelong learning center, it cannot stop offering what the public expects of a state park,… Continue reading

Public Development Authority Lifelong Learning Center staff member Rick Sepler leads a brainstorming session about the PDA on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Bethany Patten demonstrates some of the moves that won her first place in the free form dance contest at KPTZ's first birthday party on Saturday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fundraisers demonstrate Port Townsend’s heart

PORT TOWNSEND — Two successful fundraisers over the weekend showed how Port Townsend antes up and supports local enterprises, giving when it counts. On Saturday… Continue reading

Bethany Patten demonstrates some of the moves that won her first place in the free form dance contest at KPTZ's first birthday party on Saturday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Reading teacher Mary Seplar will start in July as the interim principal at Grant Street Elementary School in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend schools fill two vacant principal posts

PORT TOWNSEND —The administrative team for the Port Townsend School District was completed Monday with the hiring of new principals for Grant Street Elementary School… Continue reading

Reading teacher Mary Seplar will start in July as the interim principal at Grant Street Elementary School in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Concerns about Port Ludlow quarry impact taken into account, county says of its ‘nonsignificance’ ruling

PORT LUDLOW — An opponent of the proposed Iron Mountain Quarry says that Jefferson County has disregarded data about the negative impact of the project… Continue reading

Dove House legal advocate Ray Ferschke tries on two pair of ladies’ shoes in anticipation of Wednesday’s “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” event.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Men in women’s clothing: Two separate Port Townsend events to focus on gender issues

PORT TOWNSEND — Local men have two opportunities to wear women’s clothing in public this week, but the events have different temperaments and purposes. On… Continue reading

Dove House legal advocate Ray Ferschke tries on two pair of ladies’ shoes in anticipation of Wednesday’s “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” event.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Geoff Masci

Former Port Townsend mayor seeks county commissioner seat

PORT TOWNSEND — Geoff Masci, who served on the Port Townsend City Council and as mayor, has announced he is running for the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Geoff Masci
Richard Walch of Blyn pins a dollar on Fat Smitty’s wall last week.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Money starts growing on walls of Discovery Bay eatery again

DISCOVERY BAY — The money taken off the walls of Fat Smitty’s cafe in January was cleared by the Federal Reserve in April and will… Continue reading

Richard Walch of Blyn pins a dollar on Fat Smitty’s wall last week.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Events to fete ‘Cinco de Salmon’ this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — Something fishy is going on this weekend — and that’s a good thing, said organizers of the pair of “Cinco de Salmon”… Continue reading

Quarry near Ludlow wins county approval

PORT LUDLOW— The Jefferson County Department of Community Development has decided that a proposed quarry will have no significant environmental influence and will not require… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library Director Theresa Percy and project manager city Michael Hoskins examine the plans for the Carnegie Library in front of its empty shelves. The seismic retrofit is about to begin on the building. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

$375,000 grant to help library complete retrofit

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Library will receive a $375,000 Heritage Capital Project Fund grant for its rehabilitation and expansion project. “This is really… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library Director Theresa Percy and project manager city Michael Hoskins examine the plans for the Carnegie Library in front of its empty shelves. The seismic retrofit is about to begin on the building. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Chimacum School Board takes aim at state award

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum School Board has scheduled a series of meetings over the next month to prepare an application to be recognized as a… Continue reading

KPTZ DJ John Hulburd cues up a public service announcement at KPTZ on Wednesday in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Volunteer-led station KPTZ marks first year on the air

PORT TOWNSEND — Nearly one year after its first broadcast, KPTZ 91.9 FM Radio is planning to celebrate. The all-volunteer station, which began broadcasting May… Continue reading

KPTZ DJ John Hulburd cues up a public service announcement at KPTZ on Wednesday in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Customs office renovations to be begin next week

PORT TOWNSEND — Renovations on the space that the Port of Port Townsend has leased to U.S. Customs are scheduled to begin next week. The… Continue reading

About 40 demonstrators converged on the Jefferson County Courthouse in Port Townsend to demand that the county close its accounts at Bank of America. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

May Day protesters march on Jefferson County Courthouse

PORT TOWNSEND — About 40 demonstrators marched from downtown Port Townsend to the Jefferson County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon to demand that the county pull… Continue reading

About 40 demonstrators converged on the Jefferson County Courthouse in Port Townsend to demand that the county close its accounts at Bank of America. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Demonstrators march to courthouse in Port Townsend, target Bank of America

PORT TOWNSEND — About 40 demonstrators marched from downtown Port Townsend to the Jefferson County Courthouse this afternoon to demand that the county pull its… Continue reading

Work is already underway to turn T's Restaurant on Point Hudson into Doc's Marina Grill. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend eatery will get a new look

PORT TOWNSEND — Posh will give way to casual on Point Hudson, made clear by renovations now under way that will turn the landmark T's… Continue reading

Work is already underway to turn T's Restaurant on Point Hudson into Doc's Marina Grill. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson Community School students Jae Smith

Private school’s first fundraising gala this week

PORT TOWNSEND — After seven years of operation, a private alternative high school will hold its first gala fundraiser Friday night. “We've built some great… Continue reading

Jefferson Community School students Jae Smith