Charlie Bermant

Former Port Townsend city councilman blasts mayor over spin in city letter on finances

PORT TOWNSEND — Public comments delivered at the Port Townsend City Council’s regular meeting challenging the city’s financial health and criticizing the timing of the… Continue reading

Israel ‘rogue government,’ says Quilcene activist who was arrested during Palestinian relief mission

QUILCENE — Activist Kit Kittredge was happy to be home Wednesday after spending four days detained in Israel, but she isn’t staying put for long.… Continue reading

Levy lid lift, council, fire district questions undecided in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A proposed levy lid lift to support fire and emergency services in the city of Port Townsend is among the three questions… Continue reading

Two Port Townsend races remain too close to call after second count of votes

PORT TOWNSEND — Two tight races switched their status in a second count of general election ballots Wednesday but remained too close to call, said… Continue reading

Fire levy lid lift losing by four votes in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A levy lid lift measure to support fire and emergency services in Port Townsend was undecided Tuesday night. The measure was failing… Continue reading

Incumbent Randels loses to Gray for Port Townsend City Council seat; other race too close to call

PORT TOWNSEND — One Port Townsend City Council race is too close to call, while the race’s lone incumbent was apparently defeated in a bid… Continue reading

Jefferson County OK’s $500,000 to city of Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The three Jefferson County commissioners have approved a $500,000 allocation to the city of Port Townsend that will be used to reimburse… Continue reading

Quilcene activist detained by Israel expected to be home in Quilcene by today

QUILCENE — Activist Kit Kittredge, detained by the Israeli navy last Friday, was expected to be home in Quilcene today after arriving in Seattle on… Continue reading

Two close Port Townsend races still too close to call after today’s count

PORT TOWNSEND — Two tight races switched their status in a second count of general election ballots today, but are still too close to call,… Continue reading

Quilcene activist reportedly freed by Israelis, on plane to N.Y.

QUILCENE — Activist Kit Kittredge, detained by the Israeli navy last Friday, is most likely on her way to the United States and will land… Continue reading

State auditor’s report questions $43,403 in county grant monies

PORT TOWNSEND — A finding by the State Auditor’s Office released Monday states that Jefferson County lacked internal controls to ensure compliance with federal grant… Continue reading

Welcome reception planned for new WSU Extension head; she’s hoping to meet, help farmers

PORT HADLOCK — Laura Lewis, the new director of the Washington State University Jefferson County Extension, expects to spend the next few months getting to… Continue reading

Homeless man’s body found in Port Townsend park

PORT TOWNSEND — The body of a 58-year-old homeless man who had once worked as a landscaper has been found in Kah Tai Lagoon Nature… Continue reading

Jefferson County’s Music Man, Andy Mackie, dies; through foundation, he touched thousands of kids’ lives

PORT TOWNSEND — Andy Mackie, the “music man” of Jefferson County who is credited with teaching several thousand children how to play instruments, died Saturday… Continue reading

Downtown Port Townsend merchants prepare for impact of construction

PORT TOWNSEND — No matter how inconvenient or annoying downtown construction might become when sidewalks are torn out next year for repairs, merchants should keep… Continue reading

Jefferson County YMCA: Loss of city funding endangers programs

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County YMCA is seeking new funding, saying the Port Townsend city manager warned that a 2012 city appropriation is unlikely… Continue reading

Search for Port Townsend schools chief: Public says being active in community, staying for long term important

PORT TOWNSEND — The next Port Townsend Schools superintendent should not use the job as a way station either to a position at a larger… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Townsend events to fete craft of woodworking

PORT TOWNSEND — A celebration of the art and craft of woodworking this weekend will provide a look at unique products that will never appear… Continue reading

Punishment hinges on intent, Rep. Van De Wege tells Chimacum students

CHIMACUM — The punishment for a crime hinges on the intent of the alleged perpetrator, a state legislator told a high school class Wednesday. “Taking… Continue reading

Accused arsonists in Beckett Point fire to entire diversion program

PORT TOWNSEND — Three juveniles accused of setting a Labor Day fire that threatened homes at Beckett Point will be entered into a diversion program,… Continue reading