Charlie Bermant

‘Living the dream,’ candidate says of his run for state Legislature

PORT TOWNSEND -- After several campaign forums, the race for the 24th District state House of Representatives Position 1 seat has maintained cordiality, candidates Kevin… Continue reading

Business on new Port Townsend roundabout shuttering

PORT TOWNSEND -- Three months after the completion of the second roundabout on Sims Way, the process is claiming its first casualty. Crafts Cottage, which… Continue reading

Phone excise tax hike up for vote today; it would fund Next Generation 9-1-1

Jefferson County commissioners will consider approval of a telephone excise tax increase today. Commissioners will consider the tax hike after a public hearing at 10:15… Continue reading

Candidate accuses incumbent district judge of not paying attention; she refutes charge

PORT TOWNSEND -- Port Townsend attorney John Wood, who is seeking Jefferson County District Court Judge Jill Landes' seat in the Nov. 2 general election,… Continue reading

Display speaks for those silenced by domestic violence

PORT TOWNSEND ­-- ­ The 10 stark, life-sized silhouettes in Adams Street Park spoke for people who have been forever silenced. Plaques on each of… Continue reading

It’s official: Chetzemoka to start Port Townsend-Whidbey with Nov. 14 fanfare, Nov. 15 service

PORT TOWNSEND -- The MV Chetzemoka will ferry passengers between Port Townsend and Whidbey Island for the first time Sunday, Nov. 14. And celebrations are… Continue reading

24th District hopefuls speak of finances, services

PORT LUDLOW -- The balancing act between fiscal responsibility and providing services was the main topic at a forum earlier this week among candidates in… Continue reading

County commissioner candidates Austin, Boyer compare their differences at Port Ludlow forum

PORT LUDLOW -- When Jefferson County Commissioner candidate Jim Boyer was asked to define the differences between himself and his opponent, incumbent John Austin, he… Continue reading

Three-way agreement in Port Townsend aims at books for all

PORT TOWNSEND -- A three-way collaboration between the city, the Port Townsend School District and the city library was formalized Wednesday with the hope of… Continue reading

Judge raps Jefferson County, rules Iron Mountain quarry permit must be reconsidered

PORT LUDLOW -- A judge has ruled that the Jefferson County Department of Community Development's action in denying a permit to Iron Mountain Quarry was… Continue reading

Pentagon Papers documentary announced as Port Townsend Film Festival favorite

PORT TOWNSEND ­-- The audience choice winners at last month's Port Townsend Film Festival -- which hosted more than 6,900 at the indoor and outdoor… Continue reading

Port Townsend biomass project elicits 200 comments; more to come after second comment period ends Friday

PORT TOWNSEND -- The state Department of Ecology received about 200 public comments during a public comment on a proposed order that would allow the… Continue reading

Critic escorted from county commissioners’ meeting

PORT TOWNSEND ­-- A man who was speaking outside of the time limit of the county commissioners' public comment period was ejected from chambers Monday… Continue reading

Handling of double-murder trial comes up in prosecutor campaign

PORT TOWNSEND -- A candidate for Jefferson County prosecuting attorney cast doubts Monday on the outcome of a case that has been touted as one… Continue reading

Jefferson County official receives statewide award named for Magnuson

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Washington State Democratic Party has given Jefferson County's court clerk a Maggie Award -- named for the late U.S. senator, Warren… Continue reading

Kinetic kraziness wraps with mediocrity and mud (**Gallery**)

PORT TOWNSEND -- The 2010 Kinetic SkulPTure Race came to a close Sunday evening, with 19 machines crossing the finish line at dusk -- more… Continue reading

Festivals over, Port Townsend returns to downtown projects

PORT TOWNSEND -- Now that all the annual festivals are over, the city of Port Townsend will turn its attention toward the downtown development projects… Continue reading

Jefferson officials get as close as they can to push sales tax measure

PORT TOWNSEND -- One month before Election Day, Jefferson County officials' trumpeting of the merits of a 0.3 percent sales tax increase on the Nov.… Continue reading

Jefferson Land Trust leader wins key environmental award

PORT TOWNSEND -- The director of the Jefferson Land Trust -- dedicated to preserving open space, working lands and habitat -- was recognized Thursday with… Continue reading

Jefferson to restore downtown shuttle route

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson Transit will restore and expand a downtown shuttle route it had discontinued earlier this year. Director Peggy Hanson, who began her… Continue reading