Charlie Bermant

Israeli envoy departs Port Townsend on eve of co-op boycott vote

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Israeli deputy consul general lobbying against a proposed boycott of goods from Israel by the Port Townsend Food Co-op left town… Continue reading

Jefferson prosecutor hopeful calls U.S. ‘fascist police state’ in clip filmed 3 years ago

PORT TOWNSEND -- A candidate for Jefferson County prosecuting attorney posted a video on the Internet site YouTube nearly three years ago in which he… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library has Transition Yourself job-seeker program

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port Townsend Library will begin a new round of workshops for job-seekers later this fall, and weekly meetings for the Transition… Continue reading

Wrecked truck blocks highway near Brinnon for nearly nine hours

BRINNON — A crashed log truck blocked the northbound line of U.S. Highway 101 south of Brinnon for nearly nine hours today after its driver… Continue reading

Israeli envoy to enter Port Townsend fray over proposed co-op boycott

PORT TOWNSEND ­ ­-- International politics have a local spotlight on Sunday, with two presentations offering opposing views of Israel in light of an expected… Continue reading

Port Townsend could get its new ferry running by Halloween

PORT TOWNSEND -- Washington State Ferry personnel are now inspecting the newly constructed ferry MV Chetzemoka in preparation for crew training next week, with an… Continue reading

Quilcene Fair features parade, car show, music, games, crafts

QUILCENE -- The 2011 Quilcene Fair offers residents a chance to celebrate where they live -- and probably see all their neighbors in one place… Continue reading

Port Townsend air museum to display classic Soviet-era fighter plane

PORT TOWNSEND -- In 1950, the Yakovlev Yak 11 was the first plane to be shot down by U.S. forces in the Korean War. A… Continue reading

Jefferson County weighs deficit with, without tax hike

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County will be short of revenue in 2011 whether or not voters approve a 0.3 percent sales tax increase Nov. 2.… Continue reading

Wooden Boat Festival drawing huge crowds this year — a record? (**Gallery**)

PORT TOWNSEND -- This year could end up being the biggest ever for the annual Wooden Boat Festival, which continues today. "So far, the largest… Continue reading

Community rallying to support 52-year-old athletic stadium in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- A concert Saturday will be the latest in a series of community projects to benefit Memorial Field. Freddy Pink will play from… Continue reading

Hospital’s new CEO highest paid public official in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND -- When Mike Glenn takes over the Jefferson Healthcare CEO office Oct. 4, he will be receiving $225,000 annually to run the 25-bed… Continue reading

Peninsula activist to speak on Gaza and ‘Israeli apartheid’

PORT TOWNSEND -- Anyone with $2,000 to spend on a vacation has several options, perhaps taking it easy on beaches, climbing mountains or visiting any… Continue reading

Prosecuting attorney, judicial candidates speak at Jefferson forum

PORT TOWNSEND -- Trial costs and judicial sensitivity were among the issues addressed during a form for candidates for prosecuting attorney and District Court judge… Continue reading

Wooden Boat Fest floats above dour economy, lures more than 30,000

PORT TOWNSEND -- The 34th annual Wooden Boat Festival's success last weekend was a remarkable feat considering the economy, according to organizers. "It was amazing… Continue reading

Foul odor alerts Port Townsend resident to house fire

PORT TOWNSEND -- An 83-year-old woman who "smelled something really bad" rose from bed just before midnight Sunday and escaped her burning house on Taylor… Continue reading

Legislative candidates note their civility at Jefferson chamber forum

PORT TOWNSEND-- In June, retiring Rep. Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam, addressed the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce as part of her legislative victory lap. On Monday,… Continue reading

Services pending for Port Townsend poet Rusty North

PORT TOWNSEND--Port Townsend poet and poetry printer Rusty North has died at age 88. "She was a poet who took words so seriously that she… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend receives grant for eco-park study; matching funds needed

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port of Port Townsend has received a federal grant to explore development of an ecologically friendly industrial park at Jefferson County… Continue reading

Port Townsend Memory Walk raises more than expected for Alzheimer’s

PORT TOWNSEND -- There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but about 75 people got up early on Saturday to support those who are looking… Continue reading