Charlie Bermant

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
Levi Johnson

Port Townsend homeless camp moves again, this time back to Jefferson County Fairgrounds

PORT TOWNSEND — A small homeless encampment, a tent city of six campers, returned to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Saturday after spending nearly three… Continue reading

Levi Johnson
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Port Townsend robotics team seeks funds after windfall opportunity to compete in world championship

PORT TOWNSEND — Any idea that team sports are at cross purposes with academics is shattered by the Port Townsend robotics team, which is scrambling… Continue reading

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Port Townsend Shipwright’s Co-op member-owners Matt Henderson

Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op buying Townsend Bay Marine; sale expected to close in June or July

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op has entered into an agreement to purchase Townsend Bay Marine for an undisclosed sum. The sale, expected… Continue reading

Port Townsend Shipwright’s Co-op member-owners Matt Henderson
Port Townsend Mayor David King is shown inside his company

Port Townsend mayor says he won’t seek another term on City Council

PORT TOWNSEND — Mayor David King will not run for a third term on the City Council in this year's election. “I've been on the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Mayor David King is shown inside his company
Members of The Association performing in Port Angeles on Friday are

The Association — with new and old band members — to bring its hits to Port Angeles this Friday

PORT ANGELES — “Windy” provides an antidote to earworms, those persistent musical triggers that create a continuous loop of an annoying tune you can't get… Continue reading

Members of The Association performing in Port Angeles on Friday are
Port Townsend Mayor David King is shown inside his company

Port Townsend mayor says he won’t seek another term on City Council

PORT TOWNSEND — Mayor David King will not run for a third term on the City Council in this year's election. “I've been on the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Mayor David King is shown inside his company
Damian Wright

Agencies seek $250,000 grant to amp up car charging stations; efforts aim to draw tourists from outside Jefferson to Olympic National Park

PORT TOWNSEND — Three agencies are applying for a grant to establish a network of electric car charging stations for visitors traveling from outside Jefferson… Continue reading

Damian Wright
Diane Lashinsky ()

Principal at Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School resigns

PORT TOWNSEND — The principal of Blue Heron Middle School has resigned, effective at the end of this school year. “This is a personal decision,”… Continue reading

Diane Lashinsky ()

Low snowpack prompts Port Townsend Paper Corp. to plan water conservation measures, meeting with city officials

PORT TOWNSEND — The low snowpack in the Olympic Mountains will cause Port Townsend Paper Corp. to take conservation measures, according to the company’s new… Continue reading

Veterans’ health care options offered Friday at Port Townsend fair

PORT TOWNSEND — Veterans can learn of health care options in Jefferson County during a special fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Veterans… Continue reading

Newly appointed Port Townsend Paper Corp. General Manager Carr Tyndall meets Tuesday with Annika Wallendahl

New Port Townsend Paper Corp. manager: Pond dredging in July to dampen odor that has caused complaints

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill has a plan for sweetening the air. Carr Tyndall, who began work as the mill’s new… Continue reading

Newly appointed Port Townsend Paper Corp. General Manager Carr Tyndall meets Tuesday with Annika Wallendahl
Zoe Teglia

Port Townsend’s Mountain View Pool back in shape after series of closures due to equipment issues

PORT TOWNSEND — After several repairs, the Mountain View Pool is back in shape for the summer season, staff members say. “Everything seems to be… Continue reading

Zoe Teglia
Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Inslee’s state award to be given to Port Townsend Food Bank manager

PORT TOWNSEND — Shirley Moss appreciates recognition for her volunteer work as long as it raises the visibility of the Port Townsend Food Bank. Moss,… Continue reading

Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Jim Stark

Invasion of the weeds: Crews pulling hard in Irondale in special state project

IRONDALE — A former industrial site will serve as an example for efforts to banish invasive plants after a crew spends the next two weeks… Continue reading

Jim Stark

Jefferson Department of Community Development still on lookout for replacement; temp staffer contract approved

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Department of Community Development is renewing its search for a planning manager to replace Stacie Prada — who now… Continue reading

Port Townsend American Legion Post commander Joe Carey has resigned over differences involving profits and liability relating to the post's sponsorship of Strange Brewfest. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Dispute over Strange Brewfest divides Port Townsend’s American Legion post; its commander, Joe Carey, resigns

PORT TOWNSEND — The Marvin G. Shields American Legion post's continued sponsorship of the annual Strange Brewfest has led to the resignation of its post… Continue reading

Port Townsend American Legion Post commander Joe Carey has resigned over differences involving profits and liability relating to the post's sponsorship of Strange Brewfest. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
State Health Secretary John Wiesman wears a floral-bedecked hat as he cuts the ribbon to open the Port Townsend Farmers Market's 23rd season on Saturday. About 500 joined him for the market's biggest-ever opening ceremony. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend Farmer Market welcomes large crowd with fresh produce, meats, crafts

PORT TOWNSEND — About 500 people arrived early for the 9 a.m. opening of the 23rd Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday to celebrate the… Continue reading

State Health Secretary John Wiesman wears a floral-bedecked hat as he cuts the ribbon to open the Port Townsend Farmers Market's 23rd season on Saturday. About 500 joined him for the market's biggest-ever opening ceremony. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend American Legion Post Cmdr. Joe Carey has resigned over differences involving profits and liability relating to the post's sponsorship of Strange Brewfest. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Dispute over Strange Brewfest divides Port Townsend’s American Legion post; its commander, Joe Carey, resigns

PORT TOWNSEND — The Marvin G. Shields American Legion post's continued sponsorship of the annual Strange Brewfest has led to the resignation of its post… Continue reading

Port Townsend American Legion Post Cmdr. Joe Carey has resigned over differences involving profits and liability relating to the post's sponsorship of Strange Brewfest. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Dick Wiltse of Port Townsend

Heightened security at Jefferson courthouse to be lifted today amid dialogue on audit’s proposed safety changes costing millions

PORT TOWNSEND — Tightened security at the Jefferson County Courthouse will be eased today as discussion is renewed about security issues and how to fund… Continue reading

Dick Wiltse of Port Townsend