Charlie Bermant

Damon Barlow

WEEKEND: ‘Boomfest,’ ‘Moonfest,’ pair of outdoor music festivals, kick off in Jefferson County

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, August 21. PORT TOWNSEND — Fans of outdoor rock music performances can choose this weekend between two events… Continue reading

Damon Barlow
Damon Barlow

WEEKEND: ‘Boomfest,’ ‘Moonfest,’ pair of outdoor music festivals, kick off in Jefferson County

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, August 21. PORT TOWNSEND — Fans of outdoor rock music performances can choose this weekend between two events… Continue reading

Damon Barlow
Dale Wilson

New Olympic Community Action Programs director to begin work next month

PORT TOWNSEND — The newly named executive director of Olympic Community Action Programs intends to maintain current services while working to expand its offerings in… Continue reading

Dale Wilson
Dale Wilson

New Olympic Community Action Programs director to begin work next month

PORT TOWNSEND — The newly named executive director of Olympic Community Action Programs intends to maintain current services while working to expand its offerings in… Continue reading

Dale Wilson
Boiler Room volunteer Michael Murphy

Boiler Room to host fundraiser tonight in Port Townsend; proceeds go toward upcoming major benefit

PORT TOWNSEND — The Boiler Room is hosting a small fundraiser today to raise money for a larger one. “The Boiler Room operates on such… Continue reading

Boiler Room volunteer Michael Murphy
Port Ludlow company wins contract with Boeing for components on new Navy fighters

Port Ludlow company wins contract with Boeing for components on new Navy fighters

PORT LUDLOW — A small technology company is creating a component that will be installed on new Navy fighters, the company announced this week. Shine… Continue reading

Port Ludlow company wins contract with Boeing for components on new Navy fighters
Port Townsend gives green light to $13 million water treatment facility contract

Port Townsend gives green light to $13 million water treatment facility contract

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has unanimously approved a $13 million contract to build a new water filtration system expected to be operational in… Continue reading

Port Townsend gives green light to $13 million water treatment facility contract
Port Townsend Robotics Team coach Austin Henry addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday

Port Townsend Robotics Team prepares for upcoming year after going to world championships

PORT TOWNSEND — Success surprised the Port Townsend Robotics Team earlier this year. “We went to the world championship this year,” team coach Austin Henry… Continue reading

Port Townsend Robotics Team coach Austin Henry addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday
Newly hired Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson

New Chimacum School District Superintendent Rick Thompson now on the job and tackling challenges

CHIMACUM — As the newly hired superintendent of the Chimacum School District, Rick Thompson faces a universal educational concern: how to allocate available funds in… Continue reading

Newly hired Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson
Retiring 4-H director Sue Hay

4-H coordinator sees her last Jefferson County Fair after 25 years

PORT TOWNSEND — The 78th annual Jefferson County Fair that ended Sunday is 4-H coordinator Sue Hay’s last. Hay, 63, is retiring next month. She… Continue reading

Retiring 4-H director Sue Hay
Workers with Global Diving & Salvage pull the 65-foot pleasure craft Avalon out of Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon after it sank in September. — State Department of Natural Resources

State fines Brinnon boat owner more than $16,000 for spill after sinking; DNR presents $123,446 bill for vessel’s recovery

BRINNON — The state Department of Ecology has fined the owner of Avalon, a 1929 wooden purse seiner, $16,244 after it sank and spilled diesel… Continue reading

Workers with Global Diving & Salvage pull the 65-foot pleasure craft Avalon out of Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon after it sank in September. — State Department of Natural Resources
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WEEKEND: Entertainment continues today at the Jefferson County Fair

PORT TOWNSEND — The three-day Jefferson County Fair, which opened Friday, provides a place to celebrate the rural aspects that make the county special, says… Continue reading

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Linda Herzog

Funds for Quilcene wastewater facility study hinge on government sponsor

QUILCENE — Money allocated to fund a feasibility study to build a community wastewater treatment facility in Quilcene can be released as soon as a… Continue reading

Linda Herzog
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Entertainment for all at the Jefferson County Fair today and Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The three-day Jefferson County Fair, which opened Friday, provides a place to celebrate the rural aspects that make the county special, says… Continue reading

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Jeanne Moore arranges some of the trophies to be awarded to entries in the Grandly Local Parade during Saturday's Uptown Street Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Uptown fair celebrates Port Townsend’s unique personality Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — While tourist events have earned Port Townsend a widespread reputation as an arts and culture center, the 25th annual Uptown Street Fair… Continue reading

Jeanne Moore arranges some of the trophies to be awarded to entries in the Grandly Local Parade during Saturday's Uptown Street Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Three-day Jefferson County Fair celebrates rural life, provides chance to unwind starting today

Three-day Jefferson County Fair celebrates rural life, provides chance to unwind starting today

PORT TOWNSEND — The three-day Jefferson County Fair, which opens today, provides a place to celebrate the rural aspects that make the county special, said… Continue reading

Three-day Jefferson County Fair celebrates rural life, provides chance to unwind starting today
Matt Sorenson of Oakland

Following success and worldwide attention, second run of Race to Alaska planned next year

PORT TOWNSEND — This summer’s inaugural Race to Alaska was so successful that organizers have decided to do it again next year. “After numerous debriefs… Continue reading

Matt Sorenson of Oakland
Jeanne Moore arranges some of the trophies to be awarded to entries in the Grandly Local Parade during Saturday's Uptown Street Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Uptown fair celebrates Port Townsend’s unique personality Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — While tourist events have earned Port Townsend a widespread reputation as an arts and culture center, the 25th annual Uptown Street Fair… Continue reading

Jeanne Moore arranges some of the trophies to be awarded to entries in the Grandly Local Parade during Saturday's Uptown Street Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Matt Sorenson of Oakland

Following success and worldwide attention, second run of Race to Alaska planned next year

PORT TOWNSEND — This summer's inaugural Race to Alaska was so successful that organizers have decided to do it again next year. “After numerous debriefs… Continue reading

Matt Sorenson of Oakland

Port Townsend City Council discusses residents’ wish list for comprehensive plan revisions

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council reviewed results of a town meeting on priorities for revision of the Port Townsend comprehensive plan and discussed whether… Continue reading