Charlie Bermant

Poll on proposed February school bond issue for Chimacum to close today

CHIMACUM — An online poll asking residents what they would support in a February school bond issue closes today. More than 200 people have answered… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council candidates appearing at a forum Monday are

Port Townsend City Council candidates target improving city-county relationship

PORT TOWNSEND — The relationship between the city of Port Townsend and Jefferson County could improve significantly, said City Council candidates. About 60 people attended… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council candidates appearing at a forum Monday are
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday move the plane that crashed onto Discovery Bay Golf Course near Port Townsend on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

UPDATE: Investigators remove plane from crash site at Discovery Bay Golf Club; probe continues

PORT TOWNSEND — Federal investigators removed a small plane Tuesday from a wooded area on a golf course after it crashed Monday. The inquiry into… Continue reading

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday move the plane that crashed onto Discovery Bay Golf Course near Port Townsend on Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Poll on proposed February school bond issue for Chimacum to close Wednesday

CHIMACUM — An online poll asking residents what they would support in a February school bond issue closes Wednesday. More than 200 people have answered… Continue reading

Volunteer Chloe Dawson

Port Townsend research delves into problem of microplastic debris in the ocean

PORT TOWNSEND — Research gathered under the auspices of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center is being used to call attention to the effects of… Continue reading

Volunteer Chloe Dawson
Volunteer Chloe Dawson

Port Townsend research delves into problem of microplastic debris in the ocean

PORT TOWNSEND — Research gathered under the auspices of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center is being used to call attention to the effects of… Continue reading

Volunteer Chloe Dawson
Actor Beau Bridges addresses students at Port Townsend High School during an assembly Friday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend Film Festival special guest Beau Bridges shares life experiences on work, family, peace of mind with students

EDITOR'S NOTE — The Festival is SOLD OUT, at all pass levels. (BUT the Festival has rush tickets available for the movies. If there are… Continue reading

Actor Beau Bridges addresses students at Port Townsend High School during an assembly Friday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Film Festival special guests Chris Cooper

UPDATED — More than 1,400 passes scooped up as Port Townsend Film Festival sells out (but ‘rush tickets’ still available)

EDITOR'S NOTE — The Festival is SOLD OUT, at all pass levels. (BUT the Festival has rush tickets available for the movies. If there are… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival special guests Chris Cooper
Port Townsend Film Festival Programming Director Jane Julian

WEEKEND: Port Townsend Film Festival screens 84 films

PORT TOWNSEND — In its 16th year, the Port Townsend Film Festival hasn't lost the sense of purpose and enthusiasm it had in the beginning,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival Programming Director Jane Julian
A Bainbridge Island man who was a passenger in this Dodge Ram pickup truck died in a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 104 on Wednesday afternoon. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

UPDATE — Jefferson Healthcare hospital commissioner condition improves; moved out of intensive care

SEATTLE — Jefferson Healthcare hospital Commissioner Charles E. “Chuck” Russell is out of intensive care, a Harborview Medical Center spokeswoman said today. His condition has… Continue reading

A Bainbridge Island man who was a passenger in this Dodge Ram pickup truck died in a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 104 on Wednesday afternoon. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Film Festival Programming Director Jane Julian

Port Townsend Film Festival’s original spirit alive in 16th year with 84 films; events start today

PORT TOWNSEND — In its 16th year, the Port Townsend Film Festival hasn't lost the sense of purpose and enthusiasm it had in the beginning,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival Programming Director Jane Julian
A Bainbridge Island man who was a passenger in this Dodge Ram pickup truck died in a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 104 on Wednesday afternoon. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

2nd UPDATE: Jefferson Healthcare hospital commissioner in intensive care after wreck; election opponent suspends campaign

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare hospital Commissioner Charles E. “Chuck” Russell is in intensive care in a Seattle hospital today after he was injured in… Continue reading

A Bainbridge Island man who was a passenger in this Dodge Ram pickup truck died in a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 104 on Wednesday afternoon. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Film Festival operations manager Gary Engbrecht tests one of the projection systems that will be used at the festival

Flurry of preparations tackled by volunteers for Port Townsend Film Festival; event’s 16th year gets underway Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — The preparation for this weekend's Port Townsend Film Festival is a multifaceted process that always seems to come together in the end.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival operations manager Gary Engbrecht tests one of the projection systems that will be used at the festival
Port of Port Townsend candidates Steve Tucker

Port of Port Townsend commission candidates discuss raising revenue during forum

PORT TOWNSEND — Both candidates in the Nov. 3 general election race for a Port of Port Townsend commission seat believe the port will need… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend candidates Steve Tucker

Port Townsend City Council approves use of eminent domain for Howard Street extension

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has approved the use of eminent domain to acquire property to extend Howard Street to Discovery Road, but officials… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council approves use of eminent domain for Howard Street extension

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has approved the use of eminent domain to acquire property to extend Howard Street to Discovery Road, but officials… Continue reading

Mike Evans

City manager: Mike Evans to remain Port Townsend’s interim police chief at least through end of year

PORT TOWNSEND — Mike Evans will stay in place as the interim Port Townsend police chief until at least the end of the year, according… Continue reading

Mike Evans
Port Townsend Film Festival operations manager Gary Engbrecht tests one of the projection systems that will be used at the festival

Flurry of preparations tackled by volunteers for Port Townsend Film Festival; event’s 16th year gets underway Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — The preparation for this weekend's Port Townsend Film Festival is a multifaceted process that always seems to come together in the end.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival operations manager Gary Engbrecht tests one of the projection systems that will be used at the festival
Jefferson Healthcare Board of Directors candidates Kees Kolff

Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission candidates discuss affordable care at forum

PORT TOWNSEND — Providing affordable treatment is the most important issue facing Jefferson Healthcare, said candidates for the hospital's commission. “Many people struggle with the… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare Board of Directors candidates Kees Kolff
Rosebud Farms owner Karen Rose feeds her alpacas in preparation for the Jefferson County Farm Tour on Saturday. The tour continues today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Jefferson County Farm Tour continues at 18 farms today

PORT TOWNSEND — Local farms have their gates and doors open this weekend to visitors, allowing them to get up close and personal with East… Continue reading

Rosebud Farms owner Karen Rose feeds her alpacas in preparation for the Jefferson County Farm Tour on Saturday. The tour continues today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News