Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend man killed in single-vehicle wreck; deputy says truck went airborne

Port Townsend man killed in single-vehicle wreck; deputy says truck went airborne

PORT TOWNSEND — A 75-year-old Port Townsend man was killed Monday morning when the truck he was driving at a high rate of speed left… Continue reading

Port Townsend man killed in single-vehicle wreck; deputy says truck went airborne
Blue Heron Middle School fourth-graders

Blue Heron Middle School educators: Telling tall tales through program develops young writers

PORT TOWNSEND — Writing tall tales perks student interest in all subjects, Blue Heron Middle School educators said after Writers in the Schools finished a… Continue reading

Blue Heron Middle School fourth-graders
Michael Dawson

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

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report has been corrected to reflect that Port Townsend has about 220 known septic systems. NORDLAND — Septic waste is the leading… Continue reading

Michael Dawson

Two large public feasts now set for Christmas Day

CHIMACUM — Just a week ago, the annual free Christmas dinner that traditionally serves several hundred people in East Jefferson County had been called off.… Continue reading

Chimacum High School Life Skills students Vivianna Villarreal

Nearly 100 vendors expected at Chimacum holiday fair starting today

CHIMACUM — The 29th annual Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair will present the wares of nearly 100 vendors from throughout Washington this weekend. The vendors… Continue reading

Chimacum High School Life Skills students Vivianna Villarreal
Neither rain nor wind could keep Santa from appearing in downtown Port Townsend last Saturday. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Santa, Yuletide Ball highlight Port Townsend this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — Many people will spend the second-to-last weekend before Christmas fighting traffic on the way to a generic mall, while Port Townsend residents… Continue reading

Neither rain nor wind could keep Santa from appearing in downtown Port Townsend last Saturday. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
A leaky pipe in a closet ceiling at Grant Street School represents one of the small problems the aging building can expect in the next few years. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Advocates make push for Port Townsend’s $40.9 million school bond measure

PORT TOWNSEND — A residents' group advocating the passage of a $40.9 million bond to subsidize the construction of a new elementary school in Port… Continue reading

A leaky pipe in a closet ceiling at Grant Street School represents one of the small problems the aging building can expect in the next few years. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Chimacum High School Life Skills students Vivianna Villarreal

Nearly 100 vendors expected at Chimacum holiday fair starting Saturday; students’ handmade ornaments highlighted

CHIMACUM — The 29th annual Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair will present the wares of nearly 100 vendors from throughout Washington this weekend. The vendors… Continue reading

Chimacum High School Life Skills students Vivianna Villarreal
Neither rain nor wind could keep Santa from appearing in downtown Port Townsend last Saturday. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Santa, Yuletide Ball highlight Port Townsend this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — Many people will spend the second-to-last weekend before Christmas fighting traffic on the way to a generic mall, while Port Townsend residents… Continue reading

Neither rain nor wind could keep Santa from appearing in downtown Port Townsend last Saturday. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend School of Woodworking Executive Director Tim Lawson inspects benches that will be installed on several Fort Worden porches. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

New Fort Worden furniture, workshop on view during Port Townsend School of Woodworking open house today

PORT TOWNSEND — The public can get a look today at a newly configured workshop at Fort Worden State Park that could become an active… Continue reading

Port Townsend School of Woodworking Executive Director Tim Lawson inspects benches that will be installed on several Fort Worden porches. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Free Christmas feast back on for East Jefferson County after volunteers, donor intervene

CHIMACUM — Volunteers have stepped up to ensure there will be a free public Christmas feast in East Jefferson County this year. One week after… Continue reading

Jefferson County Public Utility District drop-box stolen with checks inside

Jefferson County Public Utility District drop-box stolen with checks inside

PORT HADLOCK — Checks in the Jefferson County Public Utility District's drop-box in Port Hadlock have been stolen. Those who dropped payments in the box… Continue reading

Jefferson County Public Utility District drop-box stolen with checks inside
Port Townsend lifts water restrictions thanks to recent rains

Port Townsend lifts water restrictions thanks to recent rains

PORT TOWNSEND — Heavy rain over the past several weeks prompted the City Council to rescind water restrictions. “We are in pretty good shape,” Public… Continue reading

Port Townsend lifts water restrictions thanks to recent rains
Fifth grader Stuart Dow

Hour of Code activities for all ages offered in Jefferson County this week

PORT TOWNSEND — Blue Heron Middle School students participating in this week's Hour of Code program will learn beneficial skills that will enrich their lives… Continue reading

Fifth grader Stuart Dow
Jefferson County budget draft set to be finalized during Dec. 14 meeting in Port Townsend

Jefferson County budget draft set to be finalized during Dec. 14 meeting in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — While Jefferson County hasn't completely recovered from the recession, its financial condition has improved every year. “Moderate economic conditions have given us… Continue reading

Jefferson County budget draft set to be finalized during Dec. 14 meeting in Port Townsend
Peninsula Hearing specialist Elisa Welch posts a donation star on the shop’s Christmas tree. The center is raising money to subsidize distribution of hearing devices for people at or under the poverty line. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Firm recycling hearing devices in Port Townsend to fill void left by Lions Club

PORT TOWNSEND — With the dissolution of the Port Townsend Lions Club, an independent business has taken on the task of recycling hearing devices for… Continue reading

Peninsula Hearing specialist Elisa Welch posts a donation star on the shop’s Christmas tree. The center is raising money to subsidize distribution of hearing devices for people at or under the poverty line. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Results of Jefferson County water quality study to be detailed at meetings starting Thursday on Marrowstone Island

PORT TOWNSEND — The results of a three-year water quality study are to be presented at two public meetings this month, with the first set… Continue reading

Sandra Dodson

Port Townsend pushes Look Here First campaign as Santa welcomed

PORT TOWNSEND — Merchants preparing for the holiday season are viewing the next few weeks as a periodic spike on the Port Townsend retail roller… Continue reading

Sandra Dodson
Main Street Executive Director Mari Mullen

Santa to arrive in Port Townsend by train for Saturday tree lighting

PORT TOWNSEND — Santa will arrive by train. The annual community holiday tree lighting that kicks off the holiday season in earnest in Port Townsend… Continue reading

Main Street Executive Director Mari Mullen
Chimacum School Board chair Kevin Miller

WEEKEND REWIND: Chimacum School District plans presentations on bond proposal starting Dec. 9 after approval of ballot measure language

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum School District has scheduled six public meetings or presentations on its proposed $29.1 million bond measure that will be on the… Continue reading

Chimacum School Board chair Kevin Miller