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U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

Rep. Kilmer fields concerns over electronic warfare training during Port Townsend meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — Opposition to a program that would use roads in Olympic National Forest for electronic warfare exercises on the West End dominated U.S.… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

Rep. Kilmer fields concerns over electronic warfare training during Port Townsend meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — Opposition to a program that would use roads in Olympic National Forest for electronic warfare exercises on the West End dominated U.S.… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis sails past Point Hudson in Port Townsend as it departs for San Diego on Friday. —Photo by Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News ()

Sailors’ shore leave a rising tide in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — After a sparse showing the first night of liberty, sailors from the USS John C. Stennis filled bars and restaurants in Port… Continue reading

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis sails past Point Hudson in Port Townsend as it departs for San Diego on Friday. —Photo by Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News ()
Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend draws international interest and a Peninsula team

PORT TOWNSEND — A non-motorized boat race of 750 miles from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, Alaska, planned to begin June 4, is drawing international attention.… Continue reading

Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz

Jefferson County planners streamline process for residential building permits

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Department of Community Development has streamlined its permitting system for new residential construction to the point that officials expect… Continue reading

Jefferson County planners streamline process for residential building permits

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Department of Community Development has streamlined its permitting system for new residential construction to the point that officials expect… Continue reading

Jeff Randall makes the case for funding the Mountain View complex at a meeting Wednesday night. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend forum airs details of Mountain View bond, school levy measures

PORT TOWNSEND — About 20 people showed up to hear about two Port Townsend ballot measures at a forum sponsored by the League of Women… Continue reading

Jeff Randall makes the case for funding the Mountain View complex at a meeting Wednesday night. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend draws international interest and a Peninsula team

PORT TOWNSEND — A non-motorized boat race of 750 miles from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, Alaska, planned to begin June 4, is drawing international attention.… Continue reading

Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz
Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend draws international interest and a Peninsula team

PORT TOWNSEND — A non-motorized boat race of 750 miles from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, Alaska, planned to begin June 4, is drawing international attention.… Continue reading

Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz
Waves break over one of the Port Hudson breakwaters that protect the marina from rough seas. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Two-year process begins for replacement of aging Point Hudson breakwaters in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Permitting will begin soon on a project to replace the two Point Hudson breakwaters, a project expected to cost up to $5… Continue reading

Waves break over one of the Port Hudson breakwaters that protect the marina from rough seas. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Jefferson County planners streamline process for residential building permits

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Department of Community Development has streamlined its permitting system for new residential construction to the point that officials expect… Continue reading

Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend draws international interest and a Peninsula team

PORT TOWNSEND — A non-motorized boat race of 750 miles from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, Alaska, planned to begin June 4, is drawing international attention.… Continue reading

Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz
Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend draws international interest and a Peninsula team

PORT TOWNSEND — A non-motorized boat race of 750 miles from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, Alaska, planned to begin June 4, is drawing international attention.… Continue reading

Turn Point Design employees Kai Lorenz
Public House waitress Isabelle Jonland checks ID for USS Stennis crewmember Anthony Lobello. Also pictured is Angelo Cibollaro. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

USS Stennis sailors take shore leave in Port Townsend; numbers downtown expected to rise

PORT TOWNSEND — Shore leave in Port Townsend from the USS Stennis aircraft carrier now docked at Naval Magazine Indian Island is expected to pick… Continue reading

Public House waitress Isabelle Jonland checks ID for USS Stennis crewmember Anthony Lobello. Also pictured is Angelo Cibollaro. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce announces nominees for annual service awards

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has named its nominees for its three annual service awards, which will be announced at a… Continue reading

Public House waitress Isabelle Jonland checks ID for USS Stennis crewmember Anthony Lobello. Also pictured is Angelo Cibollaro. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

USS Stennis sailors take shore leave in Port Townsend; numbers downtown expected to rise

PORT TOWNSEND — Shore leave in Port Townsend from the USS Stennis aircraft carrier now docked at Naval Magazine Indian Island is expected to pick… Continue reading

Public House waitress Isabelle Jonland checks ID for USS Stennis crewmember Anthony Lobello. Also pictured is Angelo Cibollaro. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Chimacum resident Felicia Allen speaks out in favor of extending a moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses at a Jefferson County commissioners meeting on Monday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Jefferson County plans to talk pot (moratorium) at public sessions Wednesday and Jan. 26

PORT TOWNSEND — Discussion about a county moratorium on recreational marijuana business will continue with a meeting this week of the Jefferson County Planning Commission… Continue reading

Chimacum resident Felicia Allen speaks out in favor of extending a moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses at a Jefferson County commissioners meeting on Monday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Port Townsend police seek volunteers for myriad assignments

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Police Department is looking for a few good volunteers. “We depend so much on our volunteers,” Chief Conner Daily… Continue reading

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Researchers wait for answers amid mysterious mass seabird die-off in region

PORT TOWNSEND — Researchers hope that necropsies this week will reveal the cause of a dramatic increase in the number of dead or starving Cassin's… Continue reading

Cynthia Daily
Chimacum resident Felicia Allen speaks out in favor of extending a moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses at a Jefferson County commissioners meeting on Monday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Jefferson County plans to talk pot (moratorium) at two public sessions

PORT TOWNSEND — Discussion about a county moratorium on recreational marijuana business will continue with a meeting this week of the Jefferson County Planning Commission… Continue reading

Chimacum resident Felicia Allen speaks out in favor of extending a moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses at a Jefferson County commissioners meeting on Monday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()