Charlie Bermant

County hires information services director; goal is to make government more efficient

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County will develop new ways to use technology to bring government services closer to the public, beginning with the hiring of… Continue reading

Postal substation adds customer convenience, handicap accessibility in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- A new U.S. Postal Service substation has opened in downtown Port Townsend to provide more customer convenience as well as the handicapped… Continue reading

Quilcene Fire Hall renamed for former chief Bob Wilson

QUILCENE -- About 200 people came out Saturday afternoon to show their appreciation for the late Bob Wilson, who they said improved the community with… Continue reading

Port Townsend mill’s proposed biomass generator draws heat

PORT TOWNSEND -- An air quality advocacy group is raising questions about a proposal to install an incinerator that uses wood chips to generate power… Continue reading

Land swap could make Indian Point beach public; plans for resort on hold

PORT TOWNSEND -- The city of Port Townsend is considering a land swap with a landowner who wants to eventually build a hotel on Indian… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library seeks photos for centennial

PORT TOWNSEND -- In anticipation of its centennial anniversary in 2013, the Port Townsend Public Library is beginning a search for photographs taken of and… Continue reading

Old fire gear on last legs; tax levy election defeat doesn’t stop search for funding

PORT TOWNSEND ­ ­-- In the wake of the defeat of a proposal to raise the levy rate for fire services within the city of… Continue reading

Car theft string in Jefferson County broken, authorities say

PORT TOWNSEND ­-- A joint investigation conducted by the Port Townsend Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of… Continue reading

Wave Gallery platform crawls onto new waterfront frame

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Wave Gallery observation platform is back in place, after a one-month process in which the original rotting wood supports were replaced… Continue reading

Jefferson County broadband expansion to ‘make us richer’

The expansion of a broadband Internet infrastructure in Jefferson County will make high-speed Internet more accessible to all residents -- and improve both business potential… Continue reading

Quilcene fire hall named for late chief; celebration on Saturday

QUILCENE -- A ceremony Saturday will celebrate the naming of the Quilcene fire station after the late Chief Bob Wilson. The ceremony will be at… Continue reading

Port Townsend School Board backs off on hiring consultant

PORT TOWNSEND -- The School Board has decided against hiring Brian Metke as a consultant. The board had considered hiring Metke, who was one of… Continue reading

Solo sailor plans non-stop global trip

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jeanne Socrates is preparing to sail around the world nonstop, and many people don't understand what that really means. "When I say… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend to seek $1.5 million for foot ferry service to Seattle

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port of Port Townsend will apply for a $1.5 million transportation grant to help establish a passenger ferry between Port Townsend… Continue reading

Ol’ ‘Nameless’ keeps fire-rescue in practice

PORT TOWNSEND -- There is a new "employee" at East Jefferson Fire-Rescue who will perform his duties with diligence and with no complaints, helping to… Continue reading

Port installs fire protection equipment in wake of boat blaze earlier this month

PORT TOWNSEND -- A new system has been installed at the Point Hudson docks adjacent to the Port of Port Townsend to assure fire protection… Continue reading

It’s Boyer vs. Austin and a big no to fire levy question

PORT TOWNSEND -- Republican Jim Boyer and incumbent John Austin, a Democrat, will face each other on the November ballot for a Jefferson County commission… Continue reading

State likely to take possession of new ferry next week; probably in Port Townsend in October

PORT TOWNSEND -- The newly constructed MV Chetzemoka ferry could be in service on the Port Townsend-Whidbey route in October, the state ferries system said… Continue reading

Benefit at drive-in movie to help youth programs at community center, Memorial Field

PORT TOWNSEND -- Organizers hope to begin youth programs at the Port Townsend Community Center this school year, and are throwing a benefit barbecue at… Continue reading

Port Townsend fire levy measure likely to come before voters again

PORT TOWNSEND -- Voters could see the defeated Port Townsend levy lid lift for fire services, which they defeated in Tuesday's primary election, on another… Continue reading