Charlie Bermant

9-1-1 outage in Jefferson County ‘could have been a total disaster’

PORT HADLOCK ­-- A power failure at the JeffCom 9-1-1 center Thursday morning led dispatch personnel to set up an emergency command center at the… Continue reading

Knife found after fight in Port Townsend; no one injured

PORT TOWNSEND ­ ­-- An argument between two women Thursday afternoon at the Penny Saver Mart convenience store resulted in two arrests after a knife… Continue reading

2.5% rise in state ferry fares seen

OLYMPIA ­-- The state Transportation Commission has approved a draft agreement to raise ferry fares and is soliciting public comment before the raise will go… Continue reading

Woman found dead in Discovery Bay visiting twin sister in Poulsbo

GARDINER -- A woman found dead in Discovery Bay on Tuesday was visiting her twin sister, who lives in Poulsbo, and authorities don't yet know… Continue reading

Jefferson prosecutor foes clash over candidate’s time as a Texas cop decades ago

PORT TOWNSEND -- Paul Richmond has accused Scott Rosekrans, his opponent in the election race for Jefferson County prosecutor, of "targeting homosexuals as criminals" during… Continue reading

Judge dismisses challenge of Jefferson County PUD’s ability to tax Port Townsend

PORT HADLOCK -- A lawsuit against the Jefferson County Public Utility District that challenged its right to levy taxes on Port Townsend residents has been… Continue reading

Pay now or pay later, port commissioners mull about old ferry dock

PORT TOWNSEND -- When it comes to repairing Quincy Street Dock, the Port of Port Townsend can choose the expensive option now or the twice-as-expensive… Continue reading

Jefferson County sales tax: Voters can pass proposition or lose services, administrator says

PORT TOWNSEND -- Two weeks before Election Day, Jefferson County government continues to educate voters about the importance of a sales tax hike that will… Continue reading

Jefferson maps out a transportation plan — without funds

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County commissioners have adopted a newly revised transportation plan that prioritizes county road projects without knowing how the proposed improvements… Continue reading

Two large donors perpetuated at Northwest Maritime Center

PORT TOWNSEND--The Northwest Maritime Center on Monday applauded two of the donors essential in the construction of the center. Officials installed plaques for the Jim… Continue reading

Field, Stern of ‘Sybil’ reunite at Port Townsend’s Rose Theatre

PORT TOWNSEND--Sally Field appeared at the Rose Theatre on Sunday to pay tribute to the role where she was first taken seriously as an actress.… Continue reading

Port Townsend mayor challenges commissioner candidate’s comment

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series on a candidate forum in Port Townsend last week. PORT TOWNSEND -- When Republican Jim… Continue reading

Scarefest opens Thursday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Hauntownsend, Carnival of the Twilight, which opens Thursday, is perhaps not the best place for a first date. "Last year, a couple… Continue reading

Jefferson County prosecutor hopefuls differ on what crimes should be pursued

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on a candidate forum in Port Townsend last week. PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County prosecuting… Continue reading

A square hit at the roundabout

PORT TOWNSEND -- The first major traffic mishap to occur in the new roundabouts had nothing to do with their construction or design. At 9:40… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s 2010 Family Portrait to feature new ferry

PORT TOWNSEND -- This year's Port Townsend Family Portrait will have some extra color, as many of the participants will be in costume, and the… Continue reading

About 140 share ideas at tourism summit in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Collaboration and partnerships are the key to successful tourism, said experts who addressed the 2010 Tourism Summit at Fort Worden State Park… Continue reading

Jefferson County approves phone excise tax hike

PORT TOWNSEND -- Land line and cell phone users in Jefferson County will join others in the state in paying an additional excise tax in… Continue reading

Change of command on Indian Island

INDIAN ISLAND -- A new commanding officer took over Naval Magazine Indian Island on Tuesday afternoon, as Cmdr. Gary Martin assumed command from Cmdr. Mark… Continue reading

Retirees build Scout cabin in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND -- While some may sit around after finishing their careers, a cadre of local retirees are turning their energy to a more active… Continue reading