Charlie Bermant

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
About 175 people listen to a presentation at Tuesday night's drought forum at Chimacum High School. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Chimacum forum details ways East Jefferson County residents can prepare for drought

CHIMACUM — East Jefferson County residents can prepare for drought conditions both on their own and with the help of government agencies, experts said. “You… Continue reading

About 175 people listen to a presentation at Tuesday night's drought forum at Chimacum High School. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Cost of running Port Townsend schools this year: $14.7 million; all-day kindergarten, 3% raises approved

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School Board has unanimously approved a $14,715,437 budget for the 2015-16 school year that provides funding for all-day kindergarten.… Continue reading

Being prepared goal of tonight’s drought forum in Jefferson County

CHIMACUM— A drought forum scheduled tonight will describe the current situation and offer poential strategies if drought becomes more severe. “This offers us the opportunity… Continue reading

Shellfish poaching a health hazard, too, Fish and Wildlife deputy chief says

PORT TOWNSEND — Shellfish poaching is more than just stealing or not following the rules, a business audience was told Monday. It is a health… Continue reading

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Being prepared goal of tonight’s drought forum in Jefferson County

CHIMACUM— A drought forum scheduled tonight will describe the current situation and offer poential strategies if drought becomes more severe. “This offers us the opportunity… Continue reading

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Workers gather debris from the roof at Mountain View Commons during its replacement process

Big Mountain View Commons roof project hailed for its Jefferson economic boost

PORT TOWNSEND — Mountain View Commons’ new roof is expected to be finished by Thursday. The $700,000 project is replacing 32,000 square feet of roof.… Continue reading

Workers gather debris from the roof at Mountain View Commons during its replacement process
Juanita Maples

Borrowed float keeping Port Townsend Rhody royalty rolling

PORT TOWNSEND — A borrowed parade float temporarily replacing the Rhododendron Festival float that burned is being renovated and will be ready for a parade… Continue reading

Juanita Maples
Juanita Maples

Borrowed float keeping Port Townsend Rhody royalty rolling

PORT TOWNSEND — A borrowed parade float temporarily replacing the Rhododendron Festival float that burned is being renovated and will be ready for a parade… Continue reading

Juanita Maples
Jefferson County Cannabis owner Marty Gay inspects some of the marijuana plants that will be used in a blend of the company’s first product

Jefferson County grower hopes to build product buzz starting with county’s first legal marijuana shipment

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Cannabis is shipping its first marijuana products this month, and the owner hopes it will build East Jefferson County’s reputation… Continue reading

Jefferson County Cannabis owner Marty Gay inspects some of the marijuana plants that will be used in a blend of the company’s first product
CORRECTED VERISON —13-year-old Chimacum student charged with three counts of raping a 7-year-old

CORRECTED VERISON —13-year-old Chimacum student charged with three counts of raping a 7-year-old

EDITOR'S NOTE — The charge has been corrected to child rape. PORT TOWNSEND — A 13-year-old boy has been charged with three counts of first-degree… Continue reading

CORRECTED VERISON —13-year-old Chimacum student charged with three counts of raping a 7-year-old
CORRECTED VERISON —13-year-old Chimacum student charged with three counts of raping a 7-year-old

CORRECTED VERISON —13-year-old Chimacum student charged with three counts of raping a 7-year-old

EDITOR'S NOTE — The charge has been corrected to child rape. PORT TOWNSEND — A 13-year-old boy has been charged with three counts of first-degree… Continue reading

CORRECTED VERISON —13-year-old Chimacum student charged with three counts of raping a 7-year-old
CORRECTED VERISON —13-year-old Chimacum student charged with three counts of raping a 7-year-old

CORRECTED VERISON —13-year-old Chimacum student charged with three counts of raping a 7-year-old

EDITOR'S NOTE — The charge has been corrected to child rape. PORT TOWNSEND — A 13-year-old boy has been charged with three counts of first-degree… Continue reading

CORRECTED VERISON —13-year-old Chimacum student charged with three counts of raping a 7-year-old
Building 305 at Fort Worden State Park

‘GAME CHANGER’: Surprise $4 million to fund improvements at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — A private $4 million grant for capital improvements at Fort Worden gave the public development authority that manages the campus portion of… Continue reading

Building 305 at Fort Worden State Park
The MV Kennewick returns to the Port Townsend terminal Wednesday afternoon about seven hours after it ran aground in Keystone Harbor and was placed out of service. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Dock where state ferry ran aground is ‘one of most challenging’ for skippers

PORT TOWNSEND — Ferry service between Port Townsend and Coupeville was suspended for seven hours Wednesday after a ferry grounded in what is described as… Continue reading

The MV Kennewick returns to the Port Townsend terminal Wednesday afternoon about seven hours after it ran aground in Keystone Harbor and was placed out of service. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Cannabis owner Marty Gay inspects some of the marijuana plants that will be used in a blend of the company’s first product

Jefferson County grower hopes to build product buzz starting with county’s first legal marijuana shipment

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Cannabis is shipping its first marijuana products this month, and the owner hopes it will build East Jefferson County’s reputation… Continue reading

Jefferson County Cannabis owner Marty Gay inspects some of the marijuana plants that will be used in a blend of the company’s first product
Port Townsend City Council District 6 candidate Todd Wexman

Port Townsend City Council hopefuls share their unique connections to town

PORT TOWNSEND — Each of the three candidates for a seat on the City Council said he or she has a unique connection to the… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council District 6 candidate Todd Wexman
The MV Kennewick returns to the Port Townsend terminal Wednesday afternoon about seven hours after it ran aground in Keystone Harbor and was placed out of service. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Dock where state ferry ran aground is ‘one of most challenging’ for skippers

PORT TOWNSEND — Ferry service between Port Townsend and Coupeville was suspended for seven hours Wednesday after a ferry grounded in what is described as… Continue reading

The MV Kennewick returns to the Port Townsend terminal Wednesday afternoon about seven hours after it ran aground in Keystone Harbor and was placed out of service. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Building 305 at Fort Worden State Park

‘GAME CHANGER’: Surprise $4 million to fund improvements at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — A private $4 million grant for capital improvements at Fort Worden gave the public development authority that manages the campus portion of… Continue reading

Building 305 at Fort Worden State Park
Building 305 at Fort Worden State Park

‘Game changer’: Surprise $4 million to fund improvements at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — A private $4 million grant for capital improvements at Fort Worden gave the public development authority that manages the campus portion of… Continue reading

Building 305 at Fort Worden State Park