Charlie Bermant

Uptown Port Townsend site of low-key, neighborhood fair, parade

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Uptown Street Fair and Parade will support Port Townsend's reputation as a laid-back, anything-goes place. It will offer vendors and activities… Continue reading

Austin, Boyer in November contest; fire levy question fails

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

Nordland crash victim, retired Navy SEAL, remembered as ‘gentle giant’ by family

MARROWSTONE ISLAND -- A Nordland man who was killed in a collision Tuesday was a "gentle giant," a retired Navy SEAL and explosives expert who… Continue reading

Teen makes sign for Gibbs Lake park

CHIMACUM --A Chimacum High School junior has created a way for his favorite park to get a little notice. Kobi Albright, 15, created a six-foot… Continue reading

Nordland man dies in wreck; road to Hood Canal Bridge closed for 3 hours

SHINE -- A Nordland man was killed Tuesday afternoon when the motor home he was driving swerved across the double yellow line and collided with… Continue reading

Dos Okies nothing fancy, just good barbecue

PORT TOWNSEND -- Earlier this month, Centrum's Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival headliner David Bromberg arrived in town a day early for his performance, and… Continue reading

Port Townsend fire levy lift is sagging instead

PORT TOWNSEND -- A measure to raise the property tax rate to support fire services was headed for defeat after Tuesday's primary election, with 1,585… Continue reading

Rosekrans garners more votes than Richmond in Jefferson prosecutor primary

In the voters' first chance to choose between Scott Rosekrans and Paul Richmond for Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney, Rosekrans took 5,201 votes, or 60.76 percent,… Continue reading

UPDATED — Port Townsend fire levy going down in defeat

PORT TOWNSEND — A measure to raise the property tax rate to support fire services was headed for defeat after Tuesday's primary election, with 1,585… Continue reading

Port Townsend interim school Superintendent Laes speaks to chamber

PORT TOWNSEND -- During his expected one-year term, the interim superintendent of the Port Townsend School District says he will attempt to change the image… Continue reading

New Port Townsend police officer fills long-vacant position

PORT TOWNSEND -- A new patrolman began active duty this week, filling a vacancy that opened nearly a year ago. Ryan Smith, 31, was hired… Continue reading

Fun, food, music, animals aplenty at Jefferson County Fair

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Fair, which opens today and runs through Sunday, is a great place for families to go out and do… Continue reading

Software changes possible temporary fix for new ferry Chetzemoka

PORT TOWNSEND -- Changes to the software that controls the propeller system on the new Chetzemoka ferry may provide a temporary solution to a problem… Continue reading

Veterinarian remembered for a ‘profound’ impact

PORT TOWNSEND -- "Doc Tony" made a huge difference during his 52 years, and about 500 of his friends came out on Thursday night to… Continue reading

Ceremony marks installation of new Memorial Field sprinklers in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND ­ ­-- A ceremony Wednesday recognized the completion of an upgrade to Memorial Field, Port Townsend's athletic centerpiece since its 1948 construction, which… Continue reading

Lawsuit over Quilcene hatchery permit settled

QUILCENE -- A lawsuit filed by a wildlife advocacy group saying that the Quilcene National Fish Hatchery lacked a federal wastewater discharge was settled last… Continue reading

Clothing swap in Chimacum to help children prepare for school

CHIMACUM -- Families can spiff up children's wardrobes with new-to-them clothes on Saturday at the second annual Clothes Swap. The swap, sponsored by Olympic Community… Continue reading

Two Quilcene fire commissioners asked to resign; they refuse

QUILCENE -- Two of the three Quilcene Fire Department commissioners, David Ward and Mike Whittaker, were asked to resign and refused to do so, Chief… Continue reading

Sales tax measure to be on Jefferson County’s November ballot

PORT TOWNSEND -- A measure asking Jefferson County voters to approve a 0.3 percent sales tax increase will be on the Nov. 2 ballot. The… Continue reading

Update: Port Townsend city agrees to join county for sales tax increase try

PORT TOWNSEND ­--The submission of a ballot measure to raise sales taxes in order to balance a Jefferson County government revenue shortfall will be completed… Continue reading