Charlie Bermant

Aldrich's Market owner Milt Fukuda inspects the first entry in this year's Gingerbread House Contest

WEEKEND REWIND — Festive gingerbread fun: 23rd annual confectionary construction contest now underway in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Anyone with architectural impulses this holiday season has the opportunity to design and build a gingerbread house, and the main boundary is… Continue reading

Aldrich's Market owner Milt Fukuda inspects the first entry in this year's Gingerbread House Contest
Jefferson commissioners ban sky lanterns, create process for snuffing fireworks under dry conditions

Jefferson commissioners ban sky lanterns, create process for snuffing fireworks under dry conditions

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to ban the small hot air balloons known as “sky lanterns” and clarify the… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners ban sky lanterns, create process for snuffing fireworks under dry conditions
Aldrich's Market owner Milt Fukuda inspects the first entry in this year's Gingerbread House Contest

Festive gingerbread fun: 23rd annual confectionary construction contest now underway in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Anyone with architectural impulses this holiday season has the opportunity to design and build a gingerbread house, and the main boundary is… Continue reading

Aldrich's Market owner Milt Fukuda inspects the first entry in this year's Gingerbread House Contest

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to eye sky lantern ban during dry periods at Monday meeting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss an ordinance banning sky lanterns during dry periods at a meeting Monday. The meeting will begin at 9… Continue reading

Blue Heron Middle School Librarian Cheryl Brady examines a book by James Patterson with her grandchild Ava Brady

Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School awarded grant from best-selling author James Patterson

PORT TOWNSEND — Five Blue Heron Middle School students have the opportunity to win a Kindle Fire e-reader thanks to a best-selling author who has… Continue reading

Blue Heron Middle School Librarian Cheryl Brady examines a book by James Patterson with her grandchild Ava Brady
The schooner Adventuress was lowered into the water and moved Friday to Point Hudson

Schooner Adventuress takes up winter class duties in Port Townsend marina

PORT TOWNSEND — There is still a lot of adventure left for the Adventuress. The 133-foot, 100-ton historical ship took a five-minute journey from the… Continue reading

The schooner Adventuress was lowered into the water and moved Friday to Point Hudson
WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget

PORT TOWNSEND — The three Jefferson County commissioners unanimously approved the 2016 budget at a meeting Monday. The total budget lists $47.29 million in revenue… Continue reading

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget

WEEKEND REWIND: Plans for free Christmas dinners solidifying in Jefferson County; funding remains to be worked out for Port Townsend event

PORT TOWNSEND — Plans for a community Christmas dinner at the Port Townsend Community Center have been solidified, although the financing still needs to be… Continue reading

Michael Dawson

WEEKEND REWIND: Survey finds continuing presence of E. coli at Irondale Beach County Park, but Quimper Peninsula water largely high quality

NORDLAND — Septic waste is the leading cause of stream pollution by Escherichia coli, or E. coli, in the northern part of the Quimper Peninsula,… Continue reading

Michael Dawson
Old Consulate Inn owners Nathan Barnett

WEEKEND: Experience Victorian times on tours of Port Townsend landmarks this Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Historical buildings that demonstrate Victorian-flavored tourist options are on display in Saturday's Victorian Open Parlor Tours, featuring four town landmarks that are… Continue reading

Old Consulate Inn owners Nathan Barnett
Steve Wittrig

Former BP director talks future of energy with Port Townsend students

PORT TOWNSEND — Today’s teenagers will rely on new technologies for their energy needs, according to a scientist who appeared as a Port Townsend High… Continue reading

Steve Wittrig

Port of Port Townsend mulling facilities repair, replacement plan

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend's six-year capital repair and replacement plan is now under review, with port staff determining what can be… Continue reading

Old Consulate Inn owners Nathan Barnett

WEEKEND: Experience Victorian times on tours of Port Townsend landmarks this Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Historical buildings that demonstrate Victorian-flavored tourist options are on display in Saturday's Victorian Open Parlor Tours, featuring four town landmarks that are… Continue reading

Old Consulate Inn owners Nathan Barnett
Newly appointed Port Townsend Planning Commissioner Paul Rice goes online to refer to the upcoming comprehensive plan. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

After loss in Port Townsend City Council election, former candidate gains Planning Commission seat

PORT TOWNSEND — A defeated City Council candidate has joined the city’s Planning Commission to take on a role he says is a great learning… Continue reading

Newly appointed Port Townsend Planning Commissioner Paul Rice goes online to refer to the upcoming comprehensive plan. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County widens search for Department of Community Development chief after candidate bows out; search firm to be brought on

Jefferson County widens search for Department of Community Development chief after candidate bows out; search firm to be brought on

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is back at the starting line in its search for a director for the Department of Community Development because the… Continue reading

Jefferson County widens search for Department of Community Development chief after candidate bows out; search firm to be brought on
Troopers seeking woman who allegedly fled from Chimacum wreck

Troopers seeking woman who allegedly fled from Chimacum wreck

CHIMACUM — The Washington State Patrol is attempting to locate a 39-year-old Chimacum woman whom they allege rear-ended a car Tuesday night and then fled… Continue reading

Troopers seeking woman who allegedly fled from Chimacum wreck

Plans for free Christmas dinners solidifying in Jefferson County; funding remains to be worked out for Port Townsend event

PORT TOWNSEND — Plans for a community Christmas dinner at the Port Townsend Community Center have been solidified, although the financing still needs to be… Continue reading

Laura Tucker

Port Townsend couple renewed in climate change awareness effort after Paris summit trip

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend couple who have worked as climate change activists returned from the United Nations 21st Conference of the Parties this… Continue reading

Laura Tucker

Animal control ordinance enacted by Jefferson County commissioners

PORT TOWNSEND — One year after it was last addressed and following a promise from a retiring county commissioner of its enactment, the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget

Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget

PORT TOWNSEND — The three Jefferson County commissioners unanimously approved the 2016 budget at a meeting Monday. The total budget lists $47.29 million in revenue… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget