Charlie Bermant

WAmend state coordinator Diane Jones

U.S. Rep. Kilmer discusses legislation to combat Citizens United, money in politics at Port Townsend forum

PORT TOWNSEND — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer told a public forum Tuesday he has introduced legislation to amend the U.S. Constitution and reverse the effects… Continue reading

WAmend state coordinator Diane Jones
Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson

Chimacum School District to celebrate 100 years Thursday with open house

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum School District is celebrating its centennial with an open house Thursday that is intended to involve community members in its future… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson
The weather cooperated for the Port Townsend Family Portrait on Sunday. This was the 12th year a town portrait has been taken. David Conklin

12th Port Townsend Family Portrait gathers 752 for tradition that helped launch national trend

PORT TOWNSEND — Some attendees at the 12th Port Townsend Family Portrait on Sunday remember the first event in 1985, celebrating the national trend that… Continue reading

The weather cooperated for the Port Townsend Family Portrait on Sunday. This was the 12th year a town portrait has been taken. David Conklin
Carl Smith

Two Jefferson County department heads to retire this fall in development called ‘both a loss and an opportunity’

PORT TOWNSEND — The retirement of two Jefferson County department heads this fall is being characterized as “both a loss and an opportunity” by the… Continue reading

Carl Smith
Chris Flowers pounds out a Jerry Lee Lewis tune on the Port Townsend community piano Thursday afternoon. Also pictured is drummer Aaron Fowler and passerby Lee Brown. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Piano migrating on streets of Port Townsend, welcoming public players and rotating group of performers

PORT TOWNSEND — When Chris Flowers moved to Port Townsend from Florida two weeks ago, he was walking down Water Street and heard the sounds… Continue reading

Chris Flowers pounds out a Jerry Lee Lewis tune on the Port Townsend community piano Thursday afternoon. Also pictured is drummer Aaron Fowler and passerby Lee Brown. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Lebanon

Port Townsend Paper to switch fuel source; officials say compressed natural gas will reduce emissions

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Paper Corp. will change its main fossil fuel power source for its mill from oil to compressed natural gas,… Continue reading

Lebanon
Yesango

WEEKEND: Port Townsend’s Yesango marimba band marks 20 years of playing 1,000-year-old music; free performance set Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — For 20 years, the Yesango Marimba Ensemble of Port Townsend has performed traditional styles that date back a millennium. “I love this… Continue reading

Yesango
Yesango

WEEKEND: Port Townsend’s Yesango marimba band marks 20 years of playing 1,000-year-old music; free performance set Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — For 20 years, the Yesango Marimba Ensemble of Port Townsend has performed traditional styles that date back a millennium. “I love this… Continue reading

Yesango
Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies Shane Stevenson

Jefferson County aims to create guardians not warriors with Blue Courage program for law enforcement

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Sheriff's Office graduates of a program designed to teach compassion rather than control in policing talked about the value of… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies Shane Stevenson

Port Townsend man jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide after bicyclist hit, killed

PORT HADLOCK— A Port Townsend man was jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide Tuesday after he allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist, then left the… Continue reading

Port Townsend School Board seeks applicants for vacant position

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District is calling for applicants to fill the board seat vacated by the June resignation of Holley Carlson,… Continue reading

2nd UPDATE — Port Townsend man jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide after bicyclist hit, killed

2nd UPDATE — Port Townsend man jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide after bicyclist hit, killed

PORT HADLOCK— A Port Townsend man is in the Jefferson County Jail for investigation of vehicular homicide after he allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist,… Continue reading

2nd UPDATE — Port Townsend man jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide after bicyclist hit, killed
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

Congressman Derek Kilmer: More info on Iran nuclear deal needed before he settles his position

PORT TOWNSEND — The North Olympic Peninsula's congressional representative said he needs more information about a deal with Iran to lift economic sanctions in exchange… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer
Robert Force

Courts for French game Petanque expected to be built at Fort Worden State Park as group raises $10,000

PORT TOWNSEND — Petanque, a French game that combines elements of horseshoes, bocce ball, bowling and croquet is coming to Fort Worden State Park. The… Continue reading

Robert Force
Gracen Hook stocks the shelves at Reefer Den

Reefer Den, Port Townsend’s first retail marijuana store, now open for business

PORT TOWNSEND — A retail recreational marijuana store is now open in Port Townsend, nearly three years after Washington voters legalized marijuana use for adults.… Continue reading

Gracen Hook stocks the shelves at Reefer Den
Gracen Hook stocks the shelves at Reefer Den

Reefer Den, Port Townsend’s first retail marijuana store, now open for business

PORT TOWNSEND — A retail recreational marijuana store is now open in Port Townsend, nearly three years after Washington voters legalized marijuana use for adults.… Continue reading

Gracen Hook stocks the shelves at Reefer Den
Damian Wright of Port Townsend participates in a bicycle toss at the All County Picnic on Sunday in Chimacum. Wright threw the bike more than 19 feet. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

All County Picnic gathers 1,000 in Chimacum for emergency preparedness education

CHIMACUM — Roughly 1,000 people turned out Sunday for the third annual All County Picnic to learn the tools needed to help themselves through a… Continue reading

Damian Wright of Port Townsend participates in a bicycle toss at the All County Picnic on Sunday in Chimacum. Wright threw the bike more than 19 feet. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Herbicide spraying begins today in four areas of Jefferson County

Herbicide spraying begins today in four areas of Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Herbicide spraying is scheduled to begin today and continue through Sept. 11 in four areas of East Jefferson County. The spraying, conducted… Continue reading

Herbicide spraying begins today in four areas of Jefferson County
Herbicide spraying begins Monday in four areas of Jefferson County

Herbicide spraying begins Monday in four areas of Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Herbicide spraying is scheduled to begin Monday and continue through Sept. 11 in four areas of East Jefferson County. The spraying, conducted… Continue reading

Herbicide spraying begins Monday in four areas of Jefferson County
Ultrafiltration to be used in Port Townsend water treatment facility

Ultrafiltration to be used in Port Townsend water treatment facility

PORT TOWNSEND — The city's new $13 million water treatment facility will use an ultrafiltration system that will make city water cleaner and safer, according… Continue reading

Ultrafiltration to be used in Port Townsend water treatment facility