Charlie Bermant

Talks portend high-speed Internet for all Jefferson residents

PORT TOWNSEND-- The installation of broadband infrastructure in Jefferson County to make high-speed Internet more accessible to all residents is several years away, but discussions… Continue reading

Port Townsend nonprofit radio station closer to reality

PORT TOWNSEND -- A new radio station is heading toward its debut and hoping to have community programming on the air sometime in the spring.… Continue reading

Transit chief says she will only give tax facts during coming election campaign

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson Transit Executive Director Peggy Hanson will make two presentations on a proposed sales tax increase today -- and she plans to… Continue reading

Swain’s Outdoors to close in Port Townsend; customers crying at checkstand

PORT TOWNSEND -- Swain's Outdoor, which has offered sporting goods, housewares and clothing in downtown Port Townsend since 1996, will close its doors. "I've had… Continue reading

Gregoire’s ferry district idea won’t float, many Peninsula leaders say

Regional legislators and some county commissioners gave a thumbs-down to Gov. Chris Gregoire's proposal for establishment of a regional taxing district that includes both Clallam… Continue reading

State’s new ferry breaks down, fixed; runs out of Port Townsend resume

PORT TOWNSEND--Two round-trip sailings of the MV Chetzemoka were canceled this morning after a split exhaust valve was discovered on the No. 2 engine during… Continue reading

OlyCAP to shut down meals at Brinnon center

BRINNON -- The congregate meals program at the Brinnon Community Center will no longer operate after the end of the month because too few people… Continue reading

Port Townsend-Seattle ferry chances dimming, supporters say

PORT TOWNSEND -- The proposal for a passenger-only ferry between Port Townsend and Seattle has been thrown into jeopardy until Congress decides budget issues and… Continue reading

Senate leader christens Salish; vows it will be second state ferry on Port Townsend route

SEATTLE -- The chairman of the state Senate Transportation Committee unequivocally pledged that the newest state ferry will go into service on the Port Townsend-Coupeville… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioner seeks ‘more civil venue’ for public comment

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County commissioners are re-examining the ways they meet the public -- particularly during the public comment period of their meetings --… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners to hold hearing on transit tax bid

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive information about a proposed sales tax increase that is intended to… Continue reading

New college programs will change Jefferson, chamber audience told

PORT TOWNSEND -- A future four-year college program will begin to change the economic complexion of Jefferson County in the next 18 months, the Jefferson… Continue reading

Long walk across U.S. leads to Port Townsend shelter

PORT TOWNSEND -- While many spent the Christmas holiday with family and friends looking forward to the possibility of better times ahead, a 46-year-old homeless… Continue reading

YMCA offers intensive after-school arts program for older kids

PORT TOWNSEND -- An intensive after-school arts program that will provide students with experience and a portfolio will begin under the auspices of the Jefferson… Continue reading

Court clerk in Jefferson county moving to high-tech storage of records

PORT TOWNSEND ­ -- Jefferson County Superior Court is moving into the 21st century by putting remaining microfilm into digital form to make documents more… Continue reading

New Jefferson County top prosecutor makes his initial hire

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has a new face in District Court, now that Miriam Norman is taking over misdemeanor cases.… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend renews agreement on aquatic center at Kah Tai

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port of Port Townsend commissioners have renewed an agreement that keeps options open for the possible construction of an aquatic center… Continue reading

Harpist hopes to strum again for ferry riders

PORT TOWNSEND -- Harpist David Michael wants to see buskers back on the boats. "If you allow and encourage the music to resume and flourish… Continue reading

Jefferson County seeks competition for public defender contract

PORT TOWNSEND -- The contract for public defender and indigent legal services will go out for bid during the next two weeks to allow competition… Continue reading

Port Townsend doctor’s clinic raided by drug agents

PORT TOWNSEND -- Search warrants on the home and office of a Port Townsend doctor who specializes in pain management were executed Tuesday. On Tuesday… Continue reading