Charlie Bermant

Port Ludlow Associates’ housing development gets deadline extension from county

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Ludlow builder has another year to begin work on a development planned to include 39 single-family homes. Port Ludlow Associates… Continue reading

A stretch of the Oil City Road was washed out by the Hoh River this week

Jefferson County declares state of emergency to speed repairs for washed-out Oil City Road

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners have approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency after weekend storms washed out a portion of Oil… Continue reading

A stretch of the Oil City Road was washed out by the Hoh River this week

Weekend rains have official reconsidering Port Townsend water restrictions

PORT TOWNSEND — Five inches of rain over the weekend in the Quilcene watershed could alleviate this year's water shortage, according to the city's public… Continue reading

YMCA Development Director Erica Delma

Jefferson County YMCA leader takes over development direction for planned new facility

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County YMCA’s executive director has become the agency’s development director to shepherd the funding and construction of a new facility.… Continue reading

YMCA Development Director Erica Delma
Northwest Maritime Center Waterfront Programs Manager Carolyn Spragg tests the Pilothouse Simulator in advance of Wednesday’s public program. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Northwest Maritime Center’s piloting simulator open to the public Wednesday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — You’re piloting a ship. Suddenly 14 other vessels are coming right at you. You roll right over a small sailboat but smash… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center Waterfront Programs Manager Carolyn Spragg tests the Pilothouse Simulator in advance of Wednesday’s public program. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Senate hearing to explore DNR easement to Navy that blocks pit-to-pier — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report has been corrected to reflect that Mark Miloscia is a state senator. OLYMPIA — A state Senate committee has scheduled a… Continue reading

Chimacum kindergarteners

WEEKEND REWIND: Chimacum developing school bond proposal for February in order to fund facility’s transition

CHIMACUM — A facilities bond measure that the Chimacum School District is considering for the Feb. 9 ballot probably would be aimed primarily at funding… Continue reading

Chimacum kindergarteners
The Port Townsend School District has temporarily abandoned demolishing the Lincoln Building to study the prospects of its conversion to a low-cost housing facility. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND REWIND: Lincoln Building demolition postponed by Port Townsend School District to evaluate structure’s potential for housing

PORT TOWNSEND — A historic building scheduled for demolition this fall got a two-year stay of execution while it is determined if it can be… Continue reading

The Port Townsend School District has temporarily abandoned demolishing the Lincoln Building to study the prospects of its conversion to a low-cost housing facility. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
A drawing of what a new school could look like will be presented at public meetings Saturday and next Wednesday on hopes for replacing Grant Street Elementary School in Port Townsend. — Integrus Architecture

Port Townsend schools to present plans for new Grant Street Elementary in meetings Saturday, Wednesday

PORT TOWNSEND — Public meetings on a proposed bond measure to finance replacement of aging Grant Street Elementary School are planned Saturday and next Wednesday.… Continue reading

A drawing of what a new school could look like will be presented at public meetings Saturday and next Wednesday on hopes for replacing Grant Street Elementary School in Port Townsend. — Integrus Architecture
Honor Guard members Bruce “Ziggy” Schupp

USO director to Port Townsend audience: Appreciate veterans every day, not just on holiday

PORT TOWNSEND — Veterans Day is always a special time to recognize the service of those in the military, but this appreciation should be year-round,… Continue reading

Honor Guard members Bruce “Ziggy” Schupp
The Port Townsend School District has temporarily abandoned demolishing the Lincoln Building to study the prospects of its conversion to a low-cost housing facility. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Lincoln Building demolition postponed by Port Townsend School District to evaluate structure’s potential for housing

PORT TOWNSEND — A historic building scheduled for demolition this fall got a two-year stay of execution while it is determined if it can be… Continue reading

The Port Townsend School District has temporarily abandoned demolishing the Lincoln Building to study the prospects of its conversion to a low-cost housing facility. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Chimacum kindergarteners

Chimacum developing school bond proposal for February in order to fund facility’s transition

CHIMACUM — A facilities bond measure that the Chimacum School District is considering for the Feb. 9 ballot probably would be aimed primarily at funding… Continue reading

Chimacum kindergarteners
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staffers

Web list calling Port Townsend worst in state for job prospects draws criticism from business leaders

PORT TOWNSEND — A website's designation of Port Townsend as the worst place in Washington state to find a job on a list that also… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staffers
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staffers

Web list calling Port Townsend worst in state for job prospects draws criticism from business leaders

PORT TOWNSEND — A website's designation of Port Townsend as the worst place in Washington state to find a job on a list that also… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staffers
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staffers

Web list calling Port Townsend worst in state for job prospects draws criticism from business leaders

PORT TOWNSEND — A website's designation of Port Townsend as the worst place in Washington state to find a job on a list that also… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staffers
Woodworkers John Marckworth

Area artisans on display in Port Townsend as Woodworkers Show returns for 10th year

PORT TOWNSEND — Over the past decade, the annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show has only improved, said one of the founders. “This show has improved… Continue reading

Woodworkers John Marckworth

JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION UPDATE: Winners announced after count of 2,000 more ballots

PORT TOWNSEND — The final Jefferson County results of Tuesday's general election are in. Kees Kolff, 70, a former Port Townsend mayor, will replace Charles… Continue reading

Rabies virus New York State Department of Health

Pet cat from Chimacum area found to have rabies; discovery marks first time in state since 2002

CHIMACUM — A pet cat from the Chimacum area has been found with rabies, the first time the disease has been recorded in a Washington… Continue reading

Rabies virus New York State Department of Health
Port Townsend city officials eye Lords Lake level, now at 11 feet; a drop to 3 feet would increase restrictions

Port Townsend city officials eye Lords Lake level, now at 11 feet; a drop to 3 feet would increase restrictions

PORT TOWNSEND — The city's water supply reservoir has fallen to about 11 feet, coming closer to a benchmark that would trigger Stage 2 water… Continue reading

Port Townsend city officials eye Lords Lake level, now at 11 feet; a drop to 3 feet would increase restrictions

JEFFERSON COUNTY ELECTION UPDATE: Winners announced after count of 2,000 more ballots

PORT TOWNSEND — The final Jefferson County results of Tuesday's general election are in. Kees Kolff, 70, a former Port Townsend mayor, will replace Charles… Continue reading