Charlie Bermant

Jefferson Transit plans for the worst in case tax election try fails

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson Transit directors are planning for service cutbacks while hoping that voters approve a measure that will make them unnecessary. The board,… Continue reading

WSU’s Jefferson Extension leader Baril to retire

PORT HADLOCK -- Jefferson County will lose one of its most vocal supporters of agriculture, education and social programs when Washington State University Extension Executive… Continue reading

Port Townsend could lose Salish over budget woes, ferries chief admits

PORT TOWNSEND -- State ferries chief David Moseley said he didn't want to be "Dave Downer" but acknowledged that his address to the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Slow Foods organization teaches group to can freshly caught tuna

PORT TOWNSEND -- Canned tuna is an essential part of the standard emergency food supply, but 40 participants in a local canning workshop will now… Continue reading

Ferry chief to hear questions about Salish; newest vessel may serve elsewhere

PORT TOWNSEND -- Washington State Ferry Chief David Moseley likely will be pelted with questions about the state's plans for the MV Salish today, said… Continue reading

More locally grown food reasonable goal, say conference organizers

PORT TOWNSEND -- Increasing the region's reliance on local food is an attainable goal that will increase the overall health of the community, said organizers… Continue reading

Most drive speed limit, traffic counter finds in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- A traffic counter on an electronic speed-limit sign was reprogrammed in October to provide traffic data, quantifying the traffic load on one… Continue reading

Laes to stay on as Port Townsend schools chief

PORT TOWNSEND -- Gene Laes is no longer the interim Port Townsend School District superintendent. He'll be back next year. He will continue in the… Continue reading

Port Hadlock Marina owner views damage, says docks will be better than before

PORT HADLOCK -- The owner of the damaged Port Hadlock Marina met with prospective buyers of the marina and those who will conduct repairs and… Continue reading

Port Townsend singer-songwriter lives far from his European popularity

PORT TOWNSEND ­ ­-- Simon Lynge is well-known in Europe, having played his songs for 26,000 people in Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens, landed considerable international press… Continue reading

Three emergency calls at one time for Port Townsend care center

PORT TOWNSEND -- A multitude of ambulances converged on a senior care center Wednesday morning as three rescue calls came in simultaneously. Life Care Center… Continue reading

Jefferson County government wins concessions from union to help balance budget; talks with Teamsters continue

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County government has earned concessions from one of two employee unions toward cost-cutting concessions in 2011. The county has contracts with… Continue reading

Jefferson County toy brigade forms for needy children at holidays

PORT TOWNSEND ­ ­--The distribution of toys to needy children in Jefferson County will be assumed by a team of seven women who hope to… Continue reading

Port Townsend radio stations looking forward to first broadcasts

PORT TOWNSEND -- Two nonprofit FM stations not yet broadcasting from Port Townsend hope to be on the air soon, with Radio Port Townsend KPTZ… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman weaves tapestry for hospital

PORT TOWNSEND -- A noted Port Townsend weaver will travel to California next month to install a three-paneled tapestry into a hospital's meditation room, with… Continue reading

Repairs planned for storm-damaged Port Hadlock marina

PORT HADLOCK -- Tenants of the Port Hadlock Marina can still see the effects of the Nov. 22 storm but are taking the damage in… Continue reading

Coalition files appeal of Port Townsend mill biomass permit

PORT TOWNSEND ­-- A coalition of environmental groups has filed an appeal challenging a state permit that will allow the Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill… Continue reading

Tri-Area Thanksgiving feast fills community hall

CHIMACUM -- The Tri-Area Community Thanksgiving dinner drew an estimated 225 people Thursday, filling the community center hall with a large group of happy, hungry… Continue reading

300 expected at annual Tri-Area feast today

CHIMACUM -- The turkey, ham and fixin's are ready. Some 300 guests are expected -- depending on the weather. About 40 volunteers will begin serving… Continue reading

Saturday open house in downtown Port Townsend an alternative to Friday mad rush

PORT TOWNSEND -- The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally considered one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Downtown Port Townsend merchants say that,… Continue reading