Charlie Bermant

Community forum set on Port Townsend school superintendent qualities

PORT TOWNSEND — A community forum to hear what qualities the public would like to see in a new Port Townsend School District superintendent is… Continue reading

Friends of musician Andy Mackie record video tribute [ *** GALLERY *** ]

PORT TOWNSEND — Friends of ailing musician Andy Mackie have produced a tribute video to thank him for his years of support for children's music… Continue reading

Port Townsend activist Nora Porter dies at 74

PORT TOWNSEND — Nora Porter, whose activism is credited for the support of several social programs and charities, died early Monday of lung cancer. She… Continue reading

Shipyard delivers Kennewick to state early; it will serve Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry route

PORT TOWNSEND— The MV Kennewick, which is scheduled to begin service on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route in January, was delivered to the state ferries system… Continue reading

Two Chimacum students arrested with machete, meat cleaver, knives, sheriff says

CHIMACUM — Two 14-year-old eighth-graders at Chimacum High School were taken into custody Monday morning after they arrived at school with a machete, meat cleaver… Continue reading

Return of gas station for Quilcene gets a step closer

QUILCENE — Gasoline will soon be available in Quilcene. Ever since the last gas station closed in 2009, residents had to travel 15 miles, either… Continue reading

SECOND UPDATE — Arrested students said to have made threats

CHIMACUM — Two 14-year-old students at Chimacum High School had made threats against other students at a football game before they were taken into custody… Continue reading

More than 200 hear biomass opponent in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A national opponent of biomass generation told more than 200 people earlier this week that a project to expand the use of… Continue reading

No more plea bargains in District Court, Jefferson County prosecutor tells defense attorneys

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County prosecuting attorney has informed local defense counsel that it will no longer make sentence recommendations to the District Court,… Continue reading

Public administrators take stock on Jefferson County economy at forum

PORT TOWNSEND — Economic development is proceeding in Jefferson County, but both the public and the government need to manage their expectations, said public administrators… Continue reading

Two Port Townsend firms eager for foot ferry contract

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port Townsend companies have expressed interest in operating a passenger ferry between Port Townsend and Seattle for the Port of Port… Continue reading

Culinary treasures a tourism draw for North Olympic Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND — The culinary treasures of the North Olympic Peninsula draw tourists and provide an economic boost to the region, Diane Schostak, executive director… Continue reading

Judge clears Quilcene recall, but on only one charge

PORT ORCHARD — A Kitsap County judge ruled Tuesday that a recall action can proceed against two Quilcene fire commissioners, though she threw out all… Continue reading

Port Townsend city finances occupy radio candidates forum

PORT TOWNSEND — The poor economy has put a severe strain on Port Townsend’s finances that could require additional service cuts, say the two candidates… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Hall not surprised by state auditor’s ‘at risk’ finding

Read the State Auditor’s Office report here: www.tinyurl.com/ptaudit PORT TOWNSEND — A state auditor’s report released Monday warning that the city of Port Townsend is… Continue reading

Theater troupe seeking actors with fire for justice; audition is six weeks of workshops in Port Townsed

PORT TOWNSEND — A theater group that strives to promote social change and raise awareness about important issues is recruiting actors to perform this year's… Continue reading

Fundraising for Adventuress exceeds goal

PORT TOWNSEND — Sound Experience has exceeded its fundraising goal for the schooner Adventuress. The nonprofit group that owns the tall ship, which is based… Continue reading

Silhouettes recall victims of domestic violence in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Silhouettes bringing attention to specific victims of domestic violence were on display Friday near the Haller Fountain. Plaques on each of the… Continue reading

Hauntownsend thrills begin tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — Hauntownsend Carnival of the Twilight doesn't chase the cheap scare. “A lot of haunts use blood and guts, and it works for… Continue reading

Tourism conference touts value of networking

PORT TOWNSEND — The value of networking, both online and face to face, was underscored at the 2011 Tourism Summit at Fort Worden State Park… Continue reading