Charlie Bermant

Sonya Baumstein is waiting out rough weather in Japan in her bid to become the first woman to row alone across the Pacific Ocean. (Andrew Cull)

Rowing it alone on the Pacific: Adventurer in Port Townsend-built boat hopes to make record-setting journey

PORT TOWNSEND — A 30-year-old woman in a boat built in Port Townsend is attempting to enter the record books and become the first woman… Continue reading

Sonya Baumstein is waiting out rough weather in Japan in her bid to become the first woman to row alone across the Pacific Ocean. (Andrew Cull)
Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn finishes his remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Emergency and Special Services Building for the Port Townsend hospital Monday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Groundbreaking for Jefferson Healthcare’s new facility highlights community benefits

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare’s new Emergency and Special Services building is part of a community wide face-lift and will impact more than just local… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn finishes his remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Emergency and Special Services Building for the Port Townsend hospital Monday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
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First clue released for Port Townsend Film Festival’s Guess the Guest contest

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival has announced the first of three clues to the identity of the 2015 special guest in its… Continue reading

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Jefferson County Department of Community Development Associate Planner Colleen Zmolek presents the Planning Commission’s recommendations about marijuana businesses to county commissioners Thursday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Jefferson County commissioners accept pot regulations; will consider making rules law at June 1 meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners approved regulations governing recreational marijuana businesses at a special meeting Thursday. They will consider approving the new rules… Continue reading

Jefferson County Department of Community Development Associate Planner Colleen Zmolek presents the Planning Commission’s recommendations about marijuana businesses to county commissioners Thursday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
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First clue released for Port Townsend Film Festival’s Guess the Guest contest

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival has announced the first of three clues to the identity of the 2015 special guest in its… Continue reading

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Sonya Baumstein is waiting out rough weather in Japan in her bid to become the first woman to row alone across the Pacific Ocean. (Andrew Cull)

Rowing it alone on the Pacific: Adventurer in Port Townsend-built boat hopes to make record-setting journey

PORT TOWNSEND — A 30-year-old woman in a boat built in Port Townsend is attempting to enter the record books and become the first woman… Continue reading

Sonya Baumstein is waiting out rough weather in Japan in her bid to become the first woman to row alone across the Pacific Ocean. (Andrew Cull)
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First clue released for Port Townsend Film Festival’s Guess the Guest contest

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival has announced the first of three clues to the identity of the 2015 special guest in its… Continue reading

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New honors this month for Port Townsend add to list of accolades from variety of sources

PORT TOWNSEND — New awards this month are only the latest in a series that proclaim Port Townsend as a great place to live or… Continue reading

Point Hudson

Departure of Jefferson County hopefuls leaves one incumbent unchallenged, ends need for primary in another race

PORT TOWNSEND — Candidate withdrawals have apparently assured an incumbent Port Townsend City Council member a second term and halted a primary contest for a… Continue reading

Point Hudson

New honors this month for Port Townsend add to list of accolades from variety of sources

PORT TOWNSEND — New awards this month are only the latest in a series that proclaim Port Townsend as a great place to live or… Continue reading

Point Hudson

Jefferson County’s logjam on marijuana rules might be broken soon

PORT TOWNSEND — After a year of uncertainty about regulations for recreational marijuana businesses, a solution could take shape as soon as this week. The… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn finishes his remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Emergency and Special Services Building for the Port Townsend hospital Monday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Groundbreaking for Jefferson Healthcare’s new facility highlights community benefits

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare's new Emergency and Special Services building is part of a community wide face-lift and will impact more than just local… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn finishes his remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Emergency and Special Services Building for the Port Townsend hospital Monday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
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Groundbreaking set today for Jefferson Healthcare’s new building in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare's new Emergency and Special Services building is intended to meet both current and future health care needs, according to the… Continue reading

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Contested races shape up in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — The final candidate filings drew opposition in a handful of races that were previously uncontested. One Port Townsend City Council member will… Continue reading

KING-TV reporter Elisa Hahn

Plaintiff who started it all at Chimacum teachers’ walkout; Port Angeles, Sequim work stoppages Monday

CHIMACUM— The first teacher walkout held on the North Olympic Peninsula to draw attention to legislative inaction on fully funding public education drew about 100… Continue reading

KING-TV reporter Elisa Hahn
KING-TV reporter Elisa Hahn

UPDATE — 100 at Chimacum teachers’ rally in the ‘McCleary district’; Port Angeles, Sequim educators in work stoppage Monday

CHIMACUM— A teacher walkout intended to draw attention to legislative inaction on fully funding public education drew about 100 demonstrators Friday morning. That included one… Continue reading

KING-TV reporter Elisa Hahn
Carnival workers Roseann Love and her son

WEEKEND: Rhododendron Festival blooms in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The 80th annual Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival slips into the home stretch this weekend with a series of special events, culminating with… Continue reading

Carnival workers Roseann Love and her son
Carnival workers Roseann Love and her son

WEEKEND: Rhododendron Festival blooms in Port Townsend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, May 15. PORT TOWNSEND — The 80th annual Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival slips into the home stretch this… Continue reading

Carnival workers Roseann Love and her son
KING-TV reporter Elisa Hahn

UPDATE — 100 at Chimacum teachers’ rally in the ‘McCleary district’; Port Angeles, Sequim educators in work stoppage Monday

CHIMACUM— A teacher walkout intended to draw attention to legislative inaction on fully funding public education drew about 100 demonstrators Friday morning. That included one… Continue reading

KING-TV reporter Elisa Hahn
Recipients of the 2015 Heart of Service Award were awarded their medals at a luncheon Tuesday at the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend. They are

Volunteers saluted with Heart of Service awards in Port Townsend ceremony

PORT TOWNSEND — The power of volunteerism was celebrated Tuesday at the 10th annual Heart of Service awards, recognizing Jefferson County citizens who have made… Continue reading

Recipients of the 2015 Heart of Service Award were awarded their medals at a luncheon Tuesday at the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend. They are