Charlie Bermant

Jefferson GOP chair files PDC complaint against county administrator over tax measure

PORT TOWNSEND -- A complaint filed with the state Public Disclosure Commission by the Jefferson County Republican chairman alleges the county administrator has openly advocated… Continue reading

Unopposed sheriff praises department’s volunteers before Chamber of Commerce

PORT TOWNSEND ­-- Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez depends upon more than 100 volunteers to assist his office in all aspects of law enforcement, but… Continue reading

Halloween parade a hit in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- A menagerie of costumed people of all ages filled the downtown streets Sunday as Halloween was celebrated with people dressed in traditional… Continue reading

Protection Island Aquatic Reserve ceremony Wednesday

GARDINER -- A ceremony designating 23,778 acres of state-owned tidelands and bed lands around Protection Island as a state aquatic reserve is planned in Gardiner… Continue reading

Port Townsend students share ‘stone soup’ meal

PORT TOWNSEND -- Halloween generally is defined by dressing up, eating sweets and asking for handouts, so the staff at Grant Street Elementary School decided… Continue reading

Sen. Cantwell stumps in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Washington's junior U.S. senator whistle-stopped through Port Townsend Saturday, rallying Democratic Party supporters to get out the vote while acknowledging a long-standing… Continue reading

Jefferson County Animal Shelter looks to community support — and Prop. 1

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Animal Shelter can accommodate 20 dogs and nearly as many cats, but every once in a while, it is… Continue reading

Retired colonel, diplomat to speak against U.S. policy in Mideast

PORT TOWNSEND -- A retired colonel and diplomat who left government service in protest of the Iraq war will visit Port Townsend as part of… Continue reading

Everest summit important but return ‘crucial’; younger Whittaker tells of trek

PORT TOWNSEND -- When Leif Whittaker left home last winter on his way to scale Mount Everest, his father -- who was the first American… Continue reading

Judge, prosecuting attorney hopefuls talk about crime in forum finale

PORT TOWNSEND ­-- Candidates for Jefferson County District Court judge and prosecuting attorney, speaking at a forum this week, agreed that times used to be… Continue reading

Foreclosure workshops held today, Thursday on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES -- Homeowners facing foreclosure have several options and can get help as long as they are willing to help themselves, according to material… Continue reading

Port Townsend community photo will be taken on day new ferry inaugurated

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port Townsend Family Portrait will coincide with the inaugural voyage of the MV Chetzemoka between Whidbey Island and Port Townsend, and… Continue reading

Second sales tax try in the works; Jefferson Transit may seek increase in February

PORT TOWNSEND ­-- Regardless of the outcome of Proposition 1 in next week's election, Jefferson County voters are likely to decide a second identical sales… Continue reading

YMCA wants public to help map its future

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Family YMCA plans a community meeting Thursday tell the public about its programs while listening to people talk about… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper biomass project given green light by Ecology

PORT TOWNSEND -- The state Department of Ecology gave the green light Monday for Port Townsend Paper Corp. to construct an electricity generator using biomass… Continue reading

Unopposed candidates get their forum, too

PORT TOWNSEND ­ ­ ­-- As contested races for county commissioner, District Court judge and prosecuting attorney/coroner have grabbed public attention this election season, five… Continue reading

Historical society seeks addition to research center

PORT TOWNSEND -- A $200,000 grant has jump-started a funding drive to build an addition to the Jefferson County Historical Society Research Center in 2011.… Continue reading

Jefferson County government seeks union concessions to avoid layoffs

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County officials are asking two unions to agree to pay freezes, deferring wage and cost-of-living increases, to avoid layoffs in 2011.… Continue reading

Port Townsend town portrait postponed, but Halloween parade still on

PORT TOWNSEND -- The "family portrait" scheduled for next Sunday -- which was to feature all community members who wanted to participate against the backdrop… Continue reading

A taste of Scandinavia to be served today in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- A slice of Scandinavia comes to Blue Heron Middle School when the Daughters of Norway host the Scandia Fall Fest today. Food,… Continue reading