Charlie Bermant

Grant Street Elementary School Principal Mary Sepler administers a test to fifth-grader Bianca Frederick

Principal at Port Townsend’s Grant Street Elementary School finds post in Bellingham

PORT TOWNSEND — Mary Sepler, who announced her resignation as Grant Street Elementary School principal soon after her husband accepted a job in Bellingham, has… Continue reading

Grant Street Elementary School Principal Mary Sepler administers a test to fifth-grader Bianca Frederick
Architect Cate Comerford

Proposed restaurant among plans discussed to increase the use and visibility of Fort Worden State Park

PORT TOWNSEND­­ — Details of a proposed Fort Worden restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages could be among the plans developed during a two-day strategy session… Continue reading

Architect Cate Comerford
Sue McIntire displays one of the car trophies to be awarded at this weekend's Jeffco Expo. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: This year could be last for Jeffco Expo, Port Townsend organizer says; events get underway Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jeffco Expo's demolition derbies, dirt drags, monster trucks and Big Purple Slide will be back this weekend at the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Sue McIntire displays one of the car trophies to be awarded at this weekend's Jeffco Expo. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire

Go Blue ecological exhibits to open Friday at Port Townsend Marine Science Center

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will open a new series of interactive exhibits to help people understand their potential role in… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire
Copper Canyon Press interns Cara Ehlenfeltdt

Poet with Port Townsend’s Copper Canyon Press named Pulitzer Prize finalist

PORT TOWNSEND — Copper Canyon Press has published the works of more than its share of Pulitzer Prize winners and nominees, a co-publisher says. The… Continue reading

Copper Canyon Press interns Cara Ehlenfeltdt

Port Townsend kindergartners get hands-on lesson with tree-planting activity for Earth Day

PORT TOWNSEND — Grant Street Elementary School kindergartners digging a hole to plant a tree Wednesday morning asked a few questions. “If we go down… Continue reading

Failed insulator causes four-hour power outage in several Jefferson County communities

CHIMACUM — A failed insulator that caused a four-hour power outage for some 6,000 electrical customers Monday night has been replaced by a newer model… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire

Go Blue ecological exhibits to open Friday at Port Townsend Marine Science Center

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will open a new series of interactive exhibits to help people understand their potential role in… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire
Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson

‘If we could grow by 1,000 jobs . . .’: Team Jefferson economic council seeks more money from county

PORT TOWNSEND — In order to recover the 1,000 jobs lost during the Great Recession, Jefferson County needs to concentrate on attracting business owners, county… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson
Jefferson County Fairgrounds Manager Bill McIntire repairs a water pipe Monday. McIntire said he won’t stop members of a tent city from camping at the fairgrounds but will not relax the 10-day limit.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Port Townsend homeless encampment makes return to Fort Worden today

PORT TOWNSEND — After a 10-night stay at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, a small homeless encampment will return to Fort Worden State Park’s campground today.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Fairgrounds Manager Bill McIntire repairs a water pipe Monday. McIntire said he won’t stop members of a tent city from camping at the fairgrounds but will not relax the 10-day limit.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Dayna Neely feeds Mia

Irondale woman tells how her son’s death saved others as she skips governor’s ceremony to care for friend’s cats

IRONDALE — Dayna Neely was scheduled to attend a ceremony Thursday in Olympia recognizing her son and 136 other Washingtonians in 2014 who willed their… Continue reading

Dayna Neely feeds Mia

Port Townsend’s Fourth of July fireworks set to make return this year

PORT TOWNSEND — Fireworks will light up the night of Fourth of July at Fort Worden State Park this year after a two-year hiatus —… Continue reading

Mike Schecksler

Port Townsend’s KPTZ radio kicks off fundraising effort in pursuit of $25,000 for operations

PORT TOWNSEND — The fourth annual KPTZ-91.9 FM spring fund drive started Sunday and continues through Saturday. The nonprofit station, which airs from the Mountain… Continue reading

Mike Schecksler
Dayna Neely feeds Mia

Irondale woman tells how her son’s death saved others as she skips governor’s ceremony to care for friend’s cats

IRONDALE — Dayna Neely was scheduled to attend a ceremony Thursday in Olympia recognizing her son and 136 other Washingtonians in 2014 who willed their… Continue reading

Dayna Neely feeds Mia
Middletown Dreams owners Paul Rice

Port Townsend’s Middletown Dreams, known as Pinbar, expected to close in June

PORT TOWNSEND — A downtown bar that caters to Port Townsend's younger element — and which could be a little rough, according to its owner… Continue reading

Middletown Dreams owners Paul Rice
Middletown Dreams owners Paul Rice

Port Townsend’s Middletown Dreams, known as Pinbar, expected to close in June

PORT TOWNSEND — A downtown bar that caters to Port Townsend's younger element — and which could be a little rough, according to its owner… Continue reading

Middletown Dreams owners Paul Rice
As a new YMCA facility is constructed

YMCA looks for input from public on its plans for new Jefferson County facility in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The YMCA of Jefferson County is seeking public input about its planned new facility at the Mountain View Commons, one officials hope… Continue reading

As a new YMCA facility is constructed
Middletown Dreams owners Paul Rice

Port Townsend’s Middletown Dreams, known as Pinbar, expected to close in June unless it is sold

PORT TOWNSEND — A downtown bar that caters to Port Townsend's younger element — and which could be a little rough, according to its owner… Continue reading

Middletown Dreams owners Paul Rice
Jefferson County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Chris Ashcraft

Jefferson deputy prosecutor named to Port Townsend prosecuting attorney post

PORT TOWNSEND — One of the county prosecutors who successfully convicted Michael J. Pierce for a 2009 double murder will join Port Townsend city staff… Continue reading

Jefferson County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Chris Ashcraft

Port Townsend deputy mayor decides against seeking another term on City Council — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: David Faber's date of graduation from Port Townsend High School and a statement on the age of local public officials misattributed to Faber… Continue reading