Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend City Council puts water restrictions into effect

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council tonight unanimously approved Stage 1 water restrictions that include requiring outdoor watering on alternate days. Restrictions come… Continue reading

Navy's final land-use study workshop scheduled for Tuesday in Chimacum

Navy’s final land-use study workshop scheduled for Tuesday in Chimacum

CHIMACUM — The U.S. Navy is presenting its final workshop in preparation for a joint land-use study designed to better connect local governments and the… Continue reading

Navy's final land-use study workshop scheduled for Tuesday in Chimacum
The current boat ramp at Port Townsend Boat Haven. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Additional Port Townsend Boat Haven boat ramp could be in place early next year

PORT TOWNSEND — A second ramp in the Boat Haven could be in operation by early 2016, the Port of Port Townsend deputy director said.… Continue reading

The current boat ramp at Port Townsend Boat Haven. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Family Portrait set for Aug. 30; public encouraged to take part in gathering, picnic

Port Townsend Family Portrait set for Aug. 30; public encouraged to take part in gathering, picnic

PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to visit downtown Sunday, Aug. 30 to participate in the 12th version of the Port Townsend Family Portrait,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Family Portrait set for Aug. 30; public encouraged to take part in gathering, picnic
Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Stanko

Jefferson County sheriff to host open house Saturday in effort to connect law enforcement, citizens

PORT HADLOCK — An upcoming open house at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is intended as another step in Sheriff Dave Stanko's goal to connect… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Stanko
Guitarist Steve James picks out a tune while standing in front of a 47-foot-high mural created from his image that is attached to the side of McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden State Park. James is an instructor and performer at the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival

‘Powerful images’ loom larger than life over Centrum festivals; blues is on tap this week with performances, classes

PORT TOWNSEND — Those attending this summer’s Centrum festivals at Fort Worden State Park are treated to an eye-popping visual experience in the form of… Continue reading

Guitarist Steve James picks out a tune while standing in front of a 47-foot-high mural created from his image that is attached to the side of McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden State Park. James is an instructor and performer at the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival
Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Stanko

Jefferson County sheriff to host open house Saturday in effort to connect law enforcement, citizens

PORT HADLOCK — An upcoming open house at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is intended as another step in Sheriff Dave Stanko’s goal to connect… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Stanko
Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Stanko

Jefferson County sheriff to host open house Saturday in effort to connect law enforcement, citizens

PORT HADLOCK — An upcoming open house at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is intended as another step in Sheriff Dave Stanko's goal to connect… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Stanko
Evan Daniel Thompson

$1 million bond set for Port Ludlow man charged in second-degree murder case

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Ludlow man remained in the Jefferson County jail on a $1 million bond Tuesday after he was charged with second-degree… Continue reading

Evan Daniel Thompson
Evan Daniel Thompson

$1 million bond set for Port Ludlow man charged in second-degree murder case

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Ludlow man remained in the Jefferson County jail on a $1 million bond Tuesday after he was charged with second-degree… Continue reading

Evan Daniel Thompson
Two new principals in Port Townsend: Lisa Condran

‘Dream scenario’: Two of Port Townsend’s three schools get new principals

PORT TOWNSEND—When school begins on Sept. 8, two of the district’s three schools will be under new leadership. Lisa Condron, 47, last employed by the… Continue reading

Two new principals in Port Townsend: Lisa Condran
Massage therapist Marvin Owen

‘Stand down’: Veterans get their services day in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — More than 100 veterans of all ages visited the Port Townsend Elks Lodge on Monday, participating in a “stand down” meant to… Continue reading

Massage therapist Marvin Owen
Virginia G. Castaneda

Autopsy scheduled today on how LaPush woman died in Port Ludlow bedroom

PORT LUDLOW — An autopsy is scheduled today for a LaPush woman whose death Thursday in Port Ludlow has led to a second-degree murder investigation.… Continue reading

Virginia G. Castaneda
The Western Flyer

Boat associated with John Steinbeck getting $2 million renovation in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Western Flyer is about to be uncloaked. Three months after the beginning of a $2 million renovation to transform the battered… Continue reading

The Western Flyer
Virginia G. Castaneda

Autopsy scheduled Monday on how LaPush woman died in Port Ludlow bedroom

PORT LUDLOW — An autopsy is scheduled Monday for a LaPush woman whose death Thursday in Port Ludlow has led to a second-degree murder investigation.… Continue reading

Virginia G. Castaneda
The Western Flyer

Boat associated with John Steinbeck getting $2 million renovation in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Western Flyer is about to be uncloaked. Three months after the beginning of a $2 million renovation to transform the battered… Continue reading

The Western Flyer
People begin to gather at the 2014 Port Ludlow Festival by the Bay for an afternoon's musical entertainment.

WEEKEND: Port Ludlow Festival by the Bay through Sunday — music, crafts, fireworks

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, July 24. PORT LUDLOW — This weekend's Festival by the Bay is a way for the small resort… Continue reading

People begin to gather at the 2014 Port Ludlow Festival by the Bay for an afternoon's musical entertainment.
Virginia G. Castaneda

Autopsy scheduled Monday on how LaPush woman died in Port Ludlow bedroom

PORT LUDLOW — An autopsy is scheduled Monday for a LaPush woman whose death Thursday in Port Ludlow has led to a second-degree murder investigation.… Continue reading

Virginia G. Castaneda
State Patrol forensic scientist Sara Trejo meets with Jefferson County sheriff's Detectives Ryan Menday

LaPush woman found dead in Port Ludlow bedroom; hospitalized man investigated for second-degree murder

PORT LUDLOW — A 33-year-old man is being investigated in the death of a 20-year-old LaPush woman after an altercation early Thursday in which he… Continue reading

State Patrol forensic scientist Sara Trejo meets with Jefferson County sheriff's Detectives Ryan Menday
Tod Nickerson picks out some bread at the Quilcene Food Bank on Wednesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Quilcene Food Bank reopens thanks to donations after tons of food are stolen

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Food Bank has reopened, but things are a little different. Up to 4,000 pounds — 2 tons — of food was… Continue reading

Tod Nickerson picks out some bread at the Quilcene Food Bank on Wednesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News