Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend man injured, cited after chase across Hood Canal Bridge ends up over Port Gamble embankment

PORT GAMBLE — A Port Townsend man was in satisfactory condition Wednesday in a Seattle hospital after he crashed his pickup truck down a 100-foot… Continue reading

What’s under old downtown Port Townsend? The need for repairs

PORT TOWNSEND — A project to shore up hollow spaces underneath downtown sidewalks — which will mean tearing up walkways — is now in its… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council moves for public vote on fire annexation

PORT TOWNSEND — The possible annexation of the city of Port Townsend into East Jefferson Fire-Rescue has taken a step forward with the City Council’s… Continue reading

Port Townsend city, Jefferson County agree to change in tax sharing process

PORT TOWNSEND — The distribution of expected revenue from a sales tax increase approved by voters in November for public safety and recreational facilities will… Continue reading

‘Positive programs for kids’ needed, sheriff says as panel reviews parks needs in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — The management of local recreational opportunities should be tailored to the entire population but concentrate on teens and young adults, according to… Continue reading

Jefferson County to hear testimony on fish pens

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners have scheduled a public hearing to discuss the county’s latest Shoreline Management Plan, specifically the commissioners’ desire to… Continue reading

Port Townsend ferry ridership growing as second boat launches service soon

PORT TOWNSEND — Even with the inability to support itself, the state ferry system has made significant progress as evidenced by next week's inaugural sailing… Continue reading

Seattle Symphony’s concert ‘a special occasion’ for 1,000 people

PORT TOWNSEND — It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that many of the more than 1,000 attendees would like to see happen again before too long.… Continue reading

Case closed on suit over roundabout, sidestreet in Upper Sims area

PORT TOWNSEND — A lawsuit aimed at City Hall by a business at one of Port Townsend’s two new roundabouts has been dropped. Ken and… Continue reading

Community celebration set in Port Townsend to welcome MV Salish

PORT TOWNSEND — A community party Thursday, June 30, will celebrate the return of two-boat service on the Port-Townsend-Coupeville route sometime in July. The public… Continue reading

Quilcene celebrates new swim platform

QUILCENE — The town turned out in a festive mood last week to welcome the installation of a new swim float that is expected to… Continue reading

Contest winners claim prize: a sail on tall ship Adventuress

PORT TOWNSEND — The winners of a Sound Experience scholastic video contest got what they had asked for as they sailed on the schooner Adventuress… Continue reading

Military vehicles on display in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Something special happens when the interests of car enthusiasts and those fascinated by military lore intersect. “People love old cars and trucks,… Continue reading

Some 200 munch through downtown during Taste of Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Downtown became a culinary paradise Thursday night as more than 200 people shuttled between 14 locations for samples of local restaurants’ menus.… Continue reading

Port Townsend elementary school writes poetry book

PORT TOWNSEND — After this week, there are 300 newly published poets in Port Townsend. A copy of Colors of My Journey, a 150-page spiral-bound… Continue reading

Australian who bicycled from Florida to Port Townsend about to be deported

TACOMA — An Australian citizen who visited Port Townsend last week as part of a cross-country bicycle trip is facing deportation after staying in the… Continue reading

Taste of Port Townsend to cultivate funds, culinary art

PORT TOWNSEND — Fourteen restaurateurs are preparing today for the 20th annual Taste of Port Townsend, an annual event designed to raise money and increase… Continue reading

Today, Flag Day, special for Port Ludlow man of Stars and Stripes

PORT LUDLOW— LaMoyne Jevne planned to be up at 5 a.m. today, surrounding the perimeter of his yard with 140 flags in honor of Flag… Continue reading

Four-way race for Port Townsend council seat emerges

PORT TOWNSEND—Jefferson County candidate filings ended Friday afternoon with many unopposed races and a four-way contest to fill the Port Townsend City Council seat now… Continue reading

Port Townsend graduation an enthusiastic affair

PORT TOWNSEND — There are places in the country where audiences are instructed to hold their applause until the last graduate is honored in order… Continue reading