Charlie Bermant

Socks, shovels sizzle at area cash registers

PORT TOWNSEND ­ ­-- Although several downtown merchants had closed during Monday's storm, by Tuesday afternoon, it was shopping as usual. "Things slowed down for… Continue reading

Temporary shelter set up quickly in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- A temporary emergency shelter is keeping people warm and fed as they come in from the bitter cold until a seasonal cold… Continue reading

Storm leaves Port Townsend streets deserted (***GALLERY***)

PORT TOWNSEND -- The downtown streets were nearly deserted as a wintry storm blew snow through the town. But some resolute people came downtown for… Continue reading

Interfaith service to offer thanksgiving in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday, but every modern faith believes in giving thanks for what they have received, according to clergy… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library looks ahead to expansion

PORT HADLOCK -- A slow economy convinced Jefferson County Library staff they should hold off on a building expansion proposal, but mounting usage is forcing… Continue reading

Food banks serving increasing number in Jefferson County

111The five Jefferson County food banks are preparing for their peak season in an economy that forces more of their customers to ask for help… Continue reading

Homegrown lingerie calendar raising funds for cancer charity

PORT TOWNSEND -- Not so long ago, "girlie" calendars were hidden away in mechanics' back rooms, with hell to pay if anybody's wife or daughter… Continue reading

Husband of Chimacum High principal dies from crash injuries; hailed as ‘very dedicated father’

SHINE -- A Port Ludlow father of two children died when he pulled out in front of a van in an attempt to beat traffic,… Continue reading

Sculptor’s last work to be dedicated Sunday at Port Townsend church

PORT TOWNSEND -- The last work by internationally renowned blacksmith and sculptor Russell Jacqua, who died in 2006, will be dedicated Sunday as his final… Continue reading

Operators of new Port Townsend business try to wash away recession woes

PORT TOWNSEND ­-- A bad economy means more business for a new car wash at the edge of town. The generically named business, the carwash,… Continue reading

‘Pretty scary’: Downed power line electrifies metal fence around propane business

CHIMACUM -- A power line dragged down by a wind-toppled tree Wednesday morning electrified a 160-foot metal fence in Chimacum, sending some 8,000 volts dancing… Continue reading

Exhibit shows unnatural items lost in the natural world

PORT TOWNSEND -- A trip to the beach usually yields such compelling souvenirs as ornate shells and shapely rocks. A small exhibit case on the… Continue reading

Jefferson County holds first Adoption Day celebration

PORT TOWNSEND -- Most children are raised by their parents and spoiled by their grandparents, but some families must be more flexible. "We've had to… Continue reading

Kinetic Skulpture Race makes profit, shares with food bank

PORT TOWNSEND -- The annual madness that takes over downtown under the guise of the Kinetic Skulpture Race has turned its first profit, organizers said.… Continue reading

Executive director to leave Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Wells MacGillonie will step down at the end of the year, she announced Tuesday.… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit puts sales tax hike on February ballot; 9% county rate would be highest on Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND -- A measure to ratchet the county sales tax up another 0.3 percent will be on the February ballot. The Jefferson Transit Board… Continue reading

Writers to read their works in four minutes in Port Townsend tonight

PORT TOWNSEND -- Novels can take years to write and months to read, but writers can do their best work in four minutes. The Writer's… Continue reading

Your picture is ready: Port Townsend portrait rolls off presses

PORT TOWNSEND -- The 2010 Port Townsend Main Street Family Portrait rolled off the presses Monday morning, about 18 hours after community members gathered in… Continue reading

Residents, lawmakers celebrate maiden voyage of new ferry (**Gallery**)

ABOARD THE MV CHETZEMOKA -- The maiden voyage of Washington's newest state ferry was not on a warm summer day as first planned. But Sunday's… Continue reading

New Port Townsend ferry may go it alone without twin

PORT TOWNSEND -- Today's inaugural sailing of the MV Chetzemoka adds stability to the Port Townsend-Coupeville route, but is shadowed by the fear that the… Continue reading