Charlie Bermant

A Nissan Altima was rear-ended by a Chevy pickup truck Tuesday morning

Two go to hospital after wreck on Highway 19 near Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Two people were sent to a hospital Tuesday morning after a two-car wreck that slowed traffic for about an hour. At 9:02… Continue reading

A Nissan Altima was rear-ended by a Chevy pickup truck Tuesday morning
Outgoing Port Director Larry Crockett ()

Port of Port Townsend seeks applicants for director’s position

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend will actively begin its search for a new executive director this week. The new director will succeed… Continue reading

Outgoing Port Director Larry Crockett ()

Quilcene Fire District to ask voters to approve levy on April 26 ballot

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Fire District will ask voters to approve a six-year emergency medical services levy on the April 26 special election ballot. The… Continue reading

Evan Thompson

Port Ludlow man, 34, sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing of girlfriend

PORT TOWNSEND — A 34-year-old Port Ludlow man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on manslaughter charges stemming from the July killing of… Continue reading

Evan Thompson
Port Ludlow Fire Commissioner Ron Helmonds

WEEKEND REWIND: Ready for the big one: Cascadia Rising earthquake-preparedness drill taking shape for Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND — An earthquake preparedness exercise planned for this spring is being designed to involve a broad group of agencies in determining a response… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Fire Commissioner Ron Helmonds
Chimacum School District Superintendent Rick Thompson ()

Chimacum school bond advocates organize for third attempt on $29.1 million measure

CHIMACUM — A newly formed committee hopes the third time will be the charm. The group, Chimacum Grows Kids, is organizing efforts to pass a… Continue reading

Chimacum School District Superintendent Rick Thompson ()
Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force

Port Townsend Film Festival’s tie to Oscar nominee takes stage at Sunday fundraiser

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival Oscar Broadcast & Big Party this Sunday will include the expected food, drink and fellowship, but there… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force
The 25th annual Shipwrights' Regatta will take place Saturday. It attracts a variety of vessels such as this sailboat photographed at the 2015 event. ()

WEEKEND: Shipwrights’ Regatta on Saturday begins the 2016 sailing season in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend boating season ends spectacularly in September by drawing 35,000 people into town, while the Shipwrights' Regatta this weekend begins… Continue reading

The 25th annual Shipwrights' Regatta will take place Saturday. It attracts a variety of vessels such as this sailboat photographed at the 2015 event. ()
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Teresa Verraes

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce to give surprise award during annual brunch — Corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: The date of the awards luncheon has been corrected. PORT TOWNSEND — Jake Beattie, executive director of the Northwest Maritime Center, will receive… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Teresa Verraes
EDC Team Jefferson Executive Director Peter Quinn

EDC Team Jefferson’s search for deputy director called sign of area economic growth

PORT TOWNSEND — EDC Team Jefferson is looking to hire a deputy director to help move the county up to the next level of business… Continue reading

EDC Team Jefferson Executive Director Peter Quinn
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Taming Bigfoot teams ready to reduce carbon footprints after setting baselines

PORT TOWNSEND — Teams competing in the Taming Bigfoot carbon footprint reduction contest have set baseline levels of their greenhouse gas impact on the environment… Continue reading

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Port Ludlow Fire Commissioner Ron Helmonds

Ready for the big one: Cascadia Rising earthquake-preparedness drill taking shape for Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND — An earthquake preparedness exercise planned for this spring is being designed to involve a broad group of agencies in determining a response… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Fire Commissioner Ron Helmonds
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer spoke to the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce in Quilcene on Friday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Kilmer wraps North Olympic Peninsula town hall meets with stop in Quilcene

QUILCENE — Staying connected with constituents makes for more effective representation, according to U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, and in that spirit, the congressman who represents… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer spoke to the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce in Quilcene on Friday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Chimacum School Board chair Cammy Brown

Officials to consider timing of another try for Chimacum school bond in gathering today

CHIMACUM — Sponsors of a failed Chimacum school bond are looking to sustain the momentum generated by a recent public meeting as they deliberate when… Continue reading

Chimacum School Board chair Cammy Brown

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Marine resources committee to provide report Monday

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear a report from the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee at a meeting Monday. The meeting will begin at… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

WEEKEND REWIND: National Endowment for the Arts chair, Rep. Kilmer hail Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center in tour

PORT TOWNSEND — The Lifelong Learning Center at Fort Worden State Park can serve as a model for arts education and appreciation nationwide, said the… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer
Kippi Waters of the Peninsula Homecare Cooperative catches up on her organization's paperwork. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: New caregiving co-op now in operation in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — When Kippi Waters began the formation of the Peninsula Homecare Cooperative with six other women last year, she believed it would change… Continue reading

Kippi Waters of the Peninsula Homecare Cooperative catches up on her organization's paperwork. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Retiring Port Director Larry Crockett

WEEKEND REWIND: Port of Port Townsend commissioners plan on new director search

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend commissioners intend to find a permanent replacement for retiring Port Director Larry Crockett themselves rather than hiring… Continue reading

Retiring Port Director Larry Crockett
The Point Hudson breakwater's repair and replacement will widen the current channel in order to accommodate larger boats. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Port Townsend Boat Haven breakwater replacement to take another three years

PORT TOWNSEND — The replacement of the Port Hudson breakwater, which will take another three years, will disrupt marine life, including dens of octopuses, the… Continue reading

The Point Hudson breakwater's repair and replacement will widen the current channel in order to accommodate larger boats. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Learn to make houses cozy and safe at the Home & Garden Expo in Port Townsend on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Attending Saturday’s Home & Garden Expo can help property owners turn their house into a home, according to its organizer. “Improvements like… Continue reading