Charlie Bermant

Rusty Ray Fisher ()

Suspect in Port Townsend burglaries makes first court appearance; man held on $25,000 bail

PORT TOWNSEND — A 37-year-old transient charged with two counts of residential burglary who police say is a suspect in three others made his first… Continue reading

Rusty Ray Fisher ()
Lisa Wentworth

Port Townsend Arts Commission to honor contributors to area scene in Friday award ceremony

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Arts Commission has honored two karaoke artists for their contributions to the local cultural landscape. Louie and Selena Espinoza,… Continue reading

Lisa Wentworth
Port Townsend Police Detective Luke Bogues works the case of a stolen laptop Monday

Transient in custody following alleged Port Townsend burglaries

PORT TOWNSEND — Police say a transient arrested after three residential break-ins Friday night is connected to three downtown restaurant burglaries from the previous night.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police Detective Luke Bogues works the case of a stolen laptop Monday
Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Larry Crockett has announced his retirement

Port of Port Townsend director looks forward to shift in focus coming with June retirement

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Larry Crockett expects to take some time for himself after his June 1 retirement. “I gave… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Larry Crockett has announced his retirement
Courtyard Cafe co-owners Will Drewry

Burglars hit three Port Townsend restaurants; register cash, tip jars, electronics taken

PORT TOWNSEND — Three downtown restaurants in the same vicinity were burglarized, losing tip and till money along with computer equipment. The restaurants burgled Thursday… Continue reading

Courtyard Cafe co-owners Will Drewry
Denia Faulx

Community health director starts for Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Department of Health has created a new position of community health director. “We have a director of environmental health.… Continue reading

Denia Faulx

Port Townsend man shot, killed by police in Cle Elum

CLE ELUM — A 60-year-old Port Townsend man was shot and killed by police in Cle Elum after pointing a gun at an officer, police… Continue reading

Team Jefferson CEO Peter Quinn

WEEKEND REWIND: New Port Townsend business plans to build boats, create jobs

PORT TOWNSEND — An aluminum-boat-building company has taken residence in the Boat Haven, with the eventual goal of creating 30 family-wage jobs. “We are a… Continue reading

Team Jefferson CEO Peter Quinn
Brian Tracer ()

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue assistant chief made a sheriff’s deputy to boost enforcement ability

PORT TOWNSEND — An assistant East Jefferson Fire-Rescue chief has received a commission from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in a unique arrangement. The move… Continue reading

Brian Tracer ()
A group meets Thursday to make last-minute plans for today's Peace Walk: from left

Peace walk from Port Hadlock to Port Townsend a reminder of Dr. King’s legacy

PORT TOWNSEND — A 13.5-mile Peace Walk is meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on the actual date of his birth, according to an… Continue reading

A group meets Thursday to make last-minute plans for today's Peace Walk: from left
Grant Street Elementary third-grader Jedidiah Sanders

Port Townsend students get hands-on education with schooner Adventuress

PORT TOWNSEND — A group of third-graders had their first experience working and learning on the schooner Adventuress on Thursday. About 60 students split into… Continue reading

Grant Street Elementary third-grader Jedidiah Sanders
1st Security Bank CEO Joe Adams

Customer service touted as 1st Security Bank takes over Bank of America branches on Olympic Peninsula this month

PORT TOWNSEND — Once Bank of America leaves the Olympic Peninsula, its replacement will provide a level of customer service not available from a large… Continue reading

1st Security Bank CEO Joe Adams
Barbara Clayton and her son

Port Townsend woman turns her birthday into donation of large-print books for library

PORT TOWNSEND — A donation from a 97-year-old woman subsidized the purchase of 40 large-print books by the Port Townsend Library, expanding its inventory of… Continue reading

Barbara Clayton and her son
Jim Dickie lost 25

Vinyl collector puts loss in perspective after fire near Port Townsend destroys 25,000 albums

PORT TOWNSEND — The owner of an extensive collection of vinyl records, puzzles and compact discs that burned in a garage fire has come to… Continue reading

Jim Dickie lost 25
Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson addressed the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce about the district's upcoming school bond. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Superintendent: Chimacum school bond focused on improving district’s best facility

CHIMACUM — An upcoming bond item sought by the Chimacum School District is intended to improve its most modern school rather than rehabilitate old ones,… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson addressed the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce about the district's upcoming school bond. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Diana Talley

A mariner’s ‘chapel’ draws attention in Port Townsend; shelter for boat repairs compared to church

PORT TOWNSEND — A temporary structure intended to protect a boat from the elements during its repair has drawn comparisons to a church. “People around… Continue reading

Diana Talley

More Taming Bigfoot game players than expected go green for prizes; winners to be announced Earth Day

PORT TOWNSEND — A community game to raise awareness of the effects on the environment of everyday activities has drawn more participants than expected, according… Continue reading

Team Jefferson CEO Peter Quinn

New Port Townsend business plans to build boats, create jobs

PORT TOWNSEND — An aluminum-boat-building company has taken residence in the Boat Haven, with the eventual goal of creating 30 family-wage jobs. “We are a… Continue reading

Team Jefferson CEO Peter Quinn
Jefferson County District 3 Commissioner Kathleen Kler was elected as the board's first female chair Monday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Kathleen Kler elected as first female chair of Jefferson County Board of Commissioners

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on Monday elected its first female board chair. District 3 Commissioner Kathleen Kler, 63, received unanimous… Continue reading

Jefferson County District 3 Commissioner Kathleen Kler was elected as the board's first female chair Monday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Director Barb Trailer inspects some of the art that will be used to promote this year's event. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Organizers in search of stories, photos for Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival’s 40th anniversary

PORT TOWNSEND — The sponsors of this fall's Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival are looking for stories and photographs to mark the upcoming 40th anniversary.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Director Barb Trailer inspects some of the art that will be used to promote this year's event. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)