Charlie Bermant

Crash into parked Jefferson Transit bus caused by medical issue

PORT TOWNSEND -- An 85-year-old Canadian tourist drove his car into an empty, parked Jefferson Transit bus on Tuesday afternoon because of a medical problem,… Continue reading

Canadian man hurt when car crashes into empty, parked bus

PORT TOWNSEND -- A car sped through the parking lot at the Haines Place Park and Ride, jumped a curb and struck an empty parked… Continue reading

Fire services meeting tonight; ‘imbalance’ must be addressed, Port Townsend mayor says

PORT TOWNSEND -- The city council and the East Jefferson Fire-Rescue Board will meet tonight to discuss and perhaps take action on the future of… Continue reading

Port Townsend fire services options under consideration

PORT TOWNSEND ¬­-- Although the April levy lid lift elections solved some problems for East Jefferson Fire-Rescue and those its serves, debate within the city… Continue reading

Adventuress in rival’s territory to seek grant support

SEATTLE -- One day before the voting ends in the competition for preservation grant funds, the Port Townsend-based schooner Adventuress will invade "enemy territory" with… Continue reading

Two hopefuls left for Port Townsend schools chief after California finalist drops out

PORT TOWNSEND -- The next superintendent of schools will come to Port Townsend from neighboring counties to the south or east after a California finalist… Continue reading

Karaoke professionals make everyone sound good in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- For some people, getting up in front of a crowd to sing a popular song accompanied by prerecorded backing tracks is a… Continue reading

Rhododendrons and more in spotlight as Jefferson County’s oldest annual festival kicks off today

PORT TOWNSEND -- The town is preparing for the 75th annual Rhododendron Festival this week, continuing the tradition of the oldest annual festival in Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Townsend School Board picks three finalists for superintendent’s post

PORT TOWNSEND -- The field for the Port Townsend School District superintendent's position was narrowed to three finalists Saturday, after a series of all-day interviews… Continue reading

Port Townsend pursues plan for Customs House upgrade

PORT TOWNSEND -- Plans for making the historic building known as the Customs House accessible to those who can't climb stairs will require a carefully… Continue reading

Songs are inside seniors; writers help bring them to stage in Chimacum Saturday

CHIMACUM -- The modern media may endow famous songwriters with superpowers, but Songwriting Works places that strength into mortal, and local, hands. "Everyone has a… Continue reading

Port Townsend School Board to choose three superintendent finalists Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port Townsend School Board plans to narrow the field of superintendent candidates to three finalists Saturday night. The board has scheduled… Continue reading

Forum on high court’s campaign contributions ruling Thursday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- A planned debate about a recent Supreme Court ruling that allows unrestricted corporate campaign contributions hit a snag after the sponsor couldn't… Continue reading

6 semifinalists picked for Port Townsend school superintendent vacancy

PORT TOWNSEND -- Six semifinalists for the Port Townsend superintendent position will be interviewed by a community panel on Saturday. Late Monday, the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Dudes in women’s duds to help raise funds for Rhododendron Festival

PORT TOWNSEND -- Although the Rhododendron Festival doesn't start until May 10, supporters can enjoy a unique "fashion show" on Friday to help raise money… Continue reading

Fort Worden Commanding Officer’s Quarters museum reopens with added exhibit (**Gallery **)

111The Commanding Officer's Quarters at 200 Battery Way near the water at Fort Worden State Park is featuring a display about wars the United States… Continue reading

Schooner, Customs House urge supporters to vote in grant contest

PORT TOWNSEND--The schooner Adventuress has maintained its first-place position in a contest for historic preservation dollars, but its supporters are taking nothing for granted. "This… Continue reading

Sheriff’s Office informs public of sex offender in East Jefferson County

PORT HADLOCK -- A registered level 3 sex offender who has served his time will live in East Jefferson County, the Sheriff's Office said. Christopher… Continue reading

Wine, geology served during program in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- People who are equally versed in fine wines and geology are probably few and far between, but both groups will have a… Continue reading

Port Ludlow man arrested in early-morning break-in

PORT HADLOCK -- A Port Ludlow man was arrested early Wednesday morning after deputies said they found him in a Port Hadlock beauty salon gripping… Continue reading