Charlie Bermant

Donations assist Port Townsend Library’s jobs program

PORT TOWNSEND — The foundations of two local banks donated money last week to support the Port Townsend Library’s workforce development program. The Bank of… Continue reading

Federal government grants Port Townsend $1.3 million for new foot ferry

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend will receive $1.3 million from the federal government toward building a passenger ferry boat to run between… Continue reading

WSU Extension director decision three weeks away in Jefferson County

PORT HADLOCK — It will be at least three weeks before a decision is made on who will replace Katherine Baril as head of the… Continue reading

Quilcene fire recall attempt goes to court Tuesday

PORT TOWNSEND — A recall action against two Quilcene Fire commissioners will be heard in Jefferson County Superior Court on Tuesday. The hearing will begin… Continue reading

Good, wholesome fun promised at Jefferson County Fair

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Fair is all about tradition, and the kids. “This is good, wholesome fun,” said Sue McIntire, who volunteers as… Continue reading

Blue Heron principal resigns to work in Aberdeen with old boss

PORT TOWNSEND — Mark Decker has resigned as principal of Blue Heron Middle School to work as a principal in Aberdeen and has been replaced… Continue reading

State ferry Chetzemoka will need dry-dock time for permanent repair

PORT TOWNSEND — The nine-month-old MV Chetzemoka was back in service Wednesday after being out of commission for one day while it underwent repairs. A… Continue reading

When there’s not enough ‘local’ to buy local: State economist describes flow of cash out of Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Buying locally produced goods enhances the regional economy, but its effect in Jefferson County is limited, according to information given to the… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD seeks federal loan of millions to buy PSE’s electrical system

PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County Public Utility District has applied for a loan that will enable it to purchase Puget Sound Energy’s East Jefferson County… Continue reading

Submarine exploration of Admiralty Inlet shipwreck only the beginning

PORT TOWNSEND — The exploration of the wreckage of the SS Governor in Admiralty Inlet is not only of historical significance but also sets the… Continue reading

Port Townsend man arrested after flag stolen, burned

PORT TOWNSEND — A 25-year-old man was arrested after police said he admitted to burning a stolen U.S. flag near a wooden post and a… Continue reading

Verser hopes to work during chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer

PORT TOWNSEND — Superior Court Judge Craddock Verser hopes to be able to work while he undergoes aggressive chemotherapy treatment to combat stage one pancreatic… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council to ask senators to vote down portions of Indian Island bill

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council is sending a letter to the state’s U.S. senators asking them to block a measure that would… Continue reading

Port Townsend council candidates urge voters to choose despite withdrawals to “top two”

PORT TOWNSEND — Even though there are only two active contenders in the Aug. 16 Port Townsend City Council primary election — and therefore it… Continue reading

Taj Mahal highlight of Centrum blues fest

PORT TOWNSEND — Centrum’s yearly Acoustic Blues Festival, always a special event for aspiring and accomplished blues musicians, was kicked into another realm this year… Continue reading

Port Townsend council places fire services property tax hike on November ballot

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has decided to put a levy-lid lift for fire services on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. If voters… Continue reading

Port Townsend video store’s ‘butter beer’ prompts Warner Bros. lawyer’s brew-haha

PORT TOWNSEND — A video store that created its own version of butter beer, a drink featured in the Harry Potter series, received a letter… Continue reading

Announced demonstration against police in Port Townsend postponed

PORT TOWNSEND — A Monday demonstration intended to draw attention to Port Townsend police practices was abruptly canceled the night before it was to occur… Continue reading

Jefferson chamber hears from therapist about her South African work with child

PORT TOWNSEND— The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheons usually feature business leaders, politicians and data-driven presentations, but this week Executive Director Teresa Verraes… Continue reading

Trivia game helps prepare for emergencies in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — The participants at a mock “Jeopardy” game that was part of the Jefferson County-Port Townsend Regional Emergency Planning network last week knew… Continue reading