Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend OKs 2012 budget of $28.9 million; ‘issues’ remain

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has unanimously approved a $28,952,606 budget for 2012 that includes a projected $644,000 in revenue from a levy lid… Continue reading

Exclusive: Man sought in connection with assault says he was defending brother, self

PORT TOWNSEND — A man being sought for questioning as a person of interest in an assault said he was protecting his brother, who was… Continue reading

Jefferson County’s 2012 budget OK’d, but more cuts loom

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners on Monday approved a 2012 budget that reflects a continuing decrease in revenue and subsequent belt-tightening. County Administrator Philip… Continue reading

Rep. Tharinger goes to school, tells about inner Olympia

CHIMACUM — State Rep. Steve Tharinger told middle school students that the state Legislature can be compared to junior high. “It’s a full-time job, like… Continue reading

Tiny Brinnon School receives a big windfall

BRINNON— New playground equipment? Ear-mounted microphones? How should tiny Brinnon School, which has 40 students, spend a $10,000 windfall? Brinnon School will receive the money… Continue reading

Chimacum, Port Townsend schools planning to seek property tax levies

PORT TOWNSEND — Both Chimacum and Port Townsend schools expect to place capital levy requests before voters next year to fund repairs of facilities. Of… Continue reading

Blue Heron students submit petition for sports

PORT TOWNSEND — Blue Heron Middle School students have submitted a petition to the school’s principal requesting that competitive team sports be reinstated. “The kids… Continue reading

Low-flying plane over Port Townsend was on Navy training mission

PORT TOWNSEND — Personnel aboard a Navy plane flying at low altitudes over Port Townsend on Monday night had been forced to make a quick… Continue reading

Jefferson approves new county districts

PORT TOWNSEND ­— The Jefferson County commissioners have approved a redistricting plan to equalize the population of all three commissioner districts. The plan chosen Monday… Continue reading

Port Townsend office seeks donations for children’s gifts

PORT TOWNSEND — Christmas Connection volunteers are calling for donations to provide local children with a cheery holiday season despite a bad economy. The program,… Continue reading

Jefferson County Humane Society to take over animal shelter; Sheriff’s Office to focus on animal control

PORT TOWNSEND — The dogs and cats living at the Jefferson County Animal Shelter may seem to beg visitors for release, but in many cases… Continue reading

State ferries system unsustainable, new tax needed, chief tells Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

PORT TOWNSEND — Washington State Ferries lacks the funds to continue operating at current levels after 2013 so it is likely that state voters will… Continue reading

Chimacum filmmaker in Nepal on new project; his focus shifts to clinic operated by Buddhists

PORT TOWNSEND — A Chimacum High School graduate who screened his first cinematic effort at the 2011 Port Townsend Film Festival is in Nepal filming… Continue reading

Land, river protection plan draws 175 to Port Townsend workshop

PORT TOWNSEND — A workshop to provide information about a draft land and scenic river preservation proposal drew about 175 people Thursday night, with most… Continue reading

Noted Port Townsend eatery closes with ‘a lot of blood, sweat and tears’

PORT TOWNSEND — T’s Restaurant, which had the reputation of being one of Port Townsend’s finest and most scenic eating spots, closed its doors Wednesday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend merchants optimistic about sidewalk project

PORT TOWNSEND — As the city engineering staff prepares to assemble a bid package for the removal and replacement of downtown sidewalks, local merchants are… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Townsend to offer small-town holiday cheer

PORT TOWNSEND — While many people will procure holiday gifts through the mail and from the mall, this weekend's Port Townsend celebration offers a slice… Continue reading

Moving Port Townsend into 23rd District still on the table

PORT TOWNSEND — The idea of moving Port Townsend and much of the populated area of East Jefferson County out of the 24th Legislative District… Continue reading

PT AirWatchers complain of Port Townsend mill’s smoke, odor

PORT TOWNSEND — Members of PT AirWatchers said that, beginning two weeks ago, they have seen and smelled more from the Port Townsend Paper Corp.… Continue reading

Vote tally to determine whether Port Townsend City Hall runs in black or red ink

PORT TOWNSEND — The city’s 2012 budget, which the Port Townsend City Council considered on a first reading last week, depends upon passage of a… Continue reading