Charlie Bermant

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.
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Arrests in Jefferson net more than $100,000 worth of heroin, sheriff’s deputies say

PORT HADLOCK — Three people were arrested this week for investigation of trafficking in heroin and other drugs, with one arrest resulting in the confiscation… Continue reading

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Erik Kingfisher of Port Townsend

Land trust, others acquire ridge top Chimacum forest to avoid clearcut

CHIMACUM— An 850-acre parcel that was slated for clearcutting is now protected in a partnership that includes the Jefferson Land Trust, which plans to explore… Continue reading

Erik Kingfisher of Port Townsend
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
People begin to gather at the 2014 Port Ludlow Festival by the Bay for an afternoon's musical entertainment.

WEEKEND: Port Ludlow Festival offers music, crafts, fireworks starting today

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.
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
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Arrests in Jefferson net more than $100,000 worth of heroin, sheriff’s deputies say

PORT HADLOCK — Three people were arrested this week for investigation of trafficking in heroin and other drugs, with one arrest resulting in the confiscation… Continue reading

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Erik Kingfisher of Port Townsend

Land trust, others acquire ridge top Chimacum forest to avoid clearcut

CHIMACUM— An 850-acre parcel that was slated for clearcutting is now protected in a partnership that includes the Jefferson Land Trust, which plans to explore… Continue reading

Erik Kingfisher of Port Townsend
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Arrests in Jefferson net more than $100,000 worth of heroin, sheriff’s deputies say

PORT HADLOCK — Three people were arrested this week for investigation of trafficking in heroin and other drugs, with one arrest resulting in the confiscation… Continue reading

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Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Eisler

Votes accepted now for the book that folks read in 2016 Port Townsend Library Community Read

PORT TOWNSEND — For the first time in the 11-year history of the program, the selection for the 2016 Port Townsend Library Community Read is… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Eisler
The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill requires a certain amount of water to be available for operations.

Lack of water could temporarily shut down Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill

PORT TOWNSEND — If the city water supply dips too low, Port Townsend Paper Corp., the largest private employer in Jefferson County with 295 workers,… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill requires a certain amount of water to be available for operations.
Jefferson Healthcare developing plans for abortion services

Jefferson Healthcare developing plans for abortion services

PORT TOWNSEND — A new reproductive health policy is now in place at Jefferson Healthcare that will lead to the Port Townsend hospital offering a… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare developing plans for abortion services
The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill requires a certain amount of water to be available for operations.

Lack of water could temporarily shut down Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill

PORT TOWNSEND — If the city water supply dips too low, Port Townsend Paper Corp., the largest private employer in Jefferson County with 295 workers,… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill requires a certain amount of water to be available for operations.
The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill requires a certain amount of water to be available for operations.

Lack of water could temporarily shut down Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill

PORT TOWNSEND — If the city water supply dips too low, Port Townsend Paper Corp., the largest private employer in Jefferson County with 295 workers,… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill requires a certain amount of water to be available for operations.
Visitors inspect the myriad small boats on display at the Pocket Yacht Palooza in Port Townsend in 2014.

Big world of small watercraft on display in Port Townsend on Saturday with Pocket Yacht Palooza

PORT TOWNSEND — Large boats can inspire awe and admiration, but a show Saturday will demonstrate how good things can arrive in small packages. “The… Continue reading

Visitors inspect the myriad small boats on display at the Pocket Yacht Palooza in Port Townsend in 2014.
Jefferson Healthcare developing plans for abortion services

Jefferson Healthcare developing plans for abortion services

PORT TOWNSEND — A new reproductive health policy is now in place at Jefferson Healthcare that will lead to the Port Townsend hospital offering a… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare developing plans for abortion services
Shannon MacLeod

WEEKEND: Edensaw brewfest Saturday in Port Townsend to raise money to help East Jefferson cancer patients

PORT TOWNSEND — Effective cancer treatment is expensive even with the support of insurance, so a Port Townsend business is helping to defray some of… Continue reading

Shannon MacLeod
Jefferson Healthcare developing plans for abortion services

Jefferson Healthcare developing plans for abortion services

PORT TOWNSEND — A new reproductive health policy is now in place at Jefferson Healthcare that will lead to the Port Townsend hospital offering a… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare developing plans for abortion services
Visitors inspect the myriad small boats on display at the Pocket Yacht Palooza in Port Townsend in 2014.

WEEKEND: Big world of small watercraft on display in Port Townsend on Saturday with Pocket Yacht Palooza

PORT TOWNSEND — Large boats can inspire awe and admiration, but a show Saturday will demonstrate how good things can arrive in small packages. “The… Continue reading

Visitors inspect the myriad small boats on display at the Pocket Yacht Palooza in Port Townsend in 2014.