Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend designates three parcels for affordable housing

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council voted to designate three small parcels as surplus property on which affordable housing would be constructed, instructing City Manager… Continue reading

Paper mill’s cogeneration plant touted to Chamber of Commerce audience

PORT TOWNSEND — The biomass cogeneration plan proposed by the Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill will provide essential support for regional education and health care… Continue reading

Custom license plates for music education aided by Port Ludlow woman

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT LUDLOW — Scholastic music programs across the state will benefit from the sale of specialty license plants which… Continue reading

Centrum gives Kessler prints of controversial artwork that once was a Capitol offense

PORT TOWNSEND — Centrum officials have presented retired lawmaker Lynn Kessler with a series of prints based on images in a controversial mural that was… Continue reading

Renovated 1888 Port Townsend building rededicated to public use

PORT TOWNSEND — The historic Bartlett-Cotton Building’s new life as a visitor center and a place for community gatherings and public art displays began Saturday… Continue reading

MV Salish finishes its initial sea trials

PORT TOWNSEND — The MV Salish finished its initial sea trials last week and is scheduled for delivery to Washington State Ferries on Thursday. The… Continue reading

Boeing Bluebills build benches for ReCyclery bike school in Port Townsend [***GALLERY***]

PORT TOWNSEND — A civic group that usually builds amenities for senior citizens so they can stay in their homes has just completed a more… Continue reading

Deputy’s crash south of Forks leads to investigation; driving too fast for road conditions, State Patrol says

FORKS — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department said it will conduct an internal investigation after a deputy crashed a patrol car into a ditch Wednesday… Continue reading

Lack of funds not deterring weed control in Jefferson County

PORT HADLOCK — In Jefferson County, the invasive-plant control program tends to get the short end of the stalk, but Eve Dixon, coordinator of noxious… Continue reading

Anderson Lake to open for fishing season Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Anderson Lake will open for the fishing season Saturday. “We test the waters every Monday, and it has been clean,” said Jefferson… Continue reading

Celebration slated for revamped Port Townsend Civic District

PORT TOWNSEND — The end of a period of construction that began last summer will begin to be celebrated this weekend. A dedication ceremony for… Continue reading

High-heeled sneakers: 100 walk — gingerly — for domestic violence awareness

PORT TOWNSEND — About 100 people gathered Wednesday evening to raise awareness about domestic violence as part of Port Townsend’s second annual “Walk a Mile… Continue reading

Early plans for publicly owned Port Townsend mercantile shown to Chamber of Commerce

PORT TOWNSEND — After three months of weekly meetings, a local business group went public Monday with its plans to open a mercantile store to… Continue reading

‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ to raise awareness, then dine out in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Tonight, residents can “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to increase awareness of domestic violence, then dine out to support children's programs… Continue reading

Pink House fireplace must stay, state tells Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A state ruling on a historical fireplace could put a crimp in plans for the renovation of the Charles Pink House. The… Continue reading

Lake Leland campground set to reopen with entirely volunteer help

QUILCENE — Volunteers will operate Jefferson County's Lake Leland campground this summer, reopening the facility for the first time since budget cuts forced its closure… Continue reading

What’s available in downtown Port Townsend? Public tour set Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — A public tour of all the commercial property for sale or rent in downtown Port Townsend this Friday will apprise people of… Continue reading

Joint Quilcene-Brinnon schools chief interviews Thursday

BRINNON — Five candidates applying for a joint superintendent position for the Brinnon and Quilcene school districts will be interviewed at a closed meeting that… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Port Townsend city wireless network could create public hot spots

PORT TOWNSEND — A wireless network planned to improve public safety also could lead to free wireless hot spots throughout the city, the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Fort Worden educational center plans await legislative action

PORT TOWNSEND — The transformation of a dilapidated building at Fort Worden State Park into Jefferson County’s educational epicenter is in the state Legislature’s hands.… Continue reading