Charlie Bermant

Recreational marijuana market participants (from left) Marty Gay

Marijuana trade association decries Jefferson County moratorium

PORT TOWNSEND — A trade association formed to represent Jefferson County residents involved in the recreational marijuana business has been sidetracked by the county’s moratorium… Continue reading

Recreational marijuana market participants (from left) Marty Gay
Jefferson Transit maintenance cleaner Conrad Bruhn hoses off a bus at Transit headquarters on West Sims Way in Port Townsend.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Jefferson Transit sues Port Townsend city over zoning decision

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Transit has filed suit against the city of Port Townsend, contesting a zoning change on property that it seeks to sell… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit maintenance cleaner Conrad Bruhn hoses off a bus at Transit headquarters on West Sims Way in Port Townsend.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Port Townsend merchants hopes visiting aircraft carrier will provide winter ka-ching!

PORT TOWNSEND — Businesses hunkering down for the slow post-holiday season will get a boost next week as a naval shore leave program from a… Continue reading

Port Townsend pares down 30 applicants to finalists for city planning director

PORT TOWNSEND — Selection of a new planning director for the city is possible in the next two weeks, according to the city manager. About… Continue reading

Wooden boat school in Port Hadlock to expand

PORT HADLOCK — The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding will begin construction this month on a 1,000-square-foot milling room to house large machinery. “I’m very… Continue reading

Port Townsend merchants hopes visiting aircraft carrier will provide winter ka-ching!

PORT TOWNSEND — Businesses hunkering down for the slow post-holiday season will get a boost next week as a naval shore leave program from a… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council to complain about Navy process with Growlers, electronic warfare range

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council is weighing in on a proposal to increase the number of Navy Growlers originating from Whidbey Island, criticizing the… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council to complain about Navy process with Growlers, electronic warfare range

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council is weighing in on a proposal to increase the number of Navy Growlers originating from Whidbey Island, criticizing the… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council to complain about Navy process with Growlers, electronic warfare range

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council is weighing in on a proposal to increase the number of Navy Growlers originating from Whidbey Island, criticizing the… Continue reading

Jefferson County considers extending pot moratorium

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners were presented with three possible options for its current moratorium on marijuana-related businesses Monday. Department of Community Development Director… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioners Kathleen Kler

Kler installed as Jefferson County commissioner

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners installed its first new member since 2006 and its first woman member since 2003 at a… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioners Kathleen Kler

Jefferson County considers extending pot moratorium

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners were presented with three possible options for its current moratorium on marijuana-related businesses Monday. Department of Community Development Director… Continue reading

Mountain View Pool employee Sammi Quayle cleans the sides of the pool in preparation for its reopening today. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Mountain View public pool to reopen today with new systems

PORT TOWNSEND — After a longer than expected closure, the Mountain View Pool was scheduled to open for swimmers at 6 a.m. today. The pool… Continue reading

Mountain View Pool employee Sammi Quayle cleans the sides of the pool in preparation for its reopening today. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Mountain View Pool employee Sammi Quayle cleans the sides of the pool in preparation for its reopening today. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Mountain View public pool to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday with new systems

PORT TOWNSEND — After a longer than expected closure, the Mountain View Pool was scheduled to open for swimmers at 6 a.m. Monday. The pool… Continue reading

Mountain View Pool employee Sammi Quayle cleans the sides of the pool in preparation for its reopening today. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
This portion of the former Inn at Port Hadlock will be used for housing and training for Jefferson County's low-income population. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Former luxury hotel in Port Hadlock to become low-income housing

PORT HADLOCK — A luxury hotel closed by the state in 2011 because of unpaid taxes will reopen this spring as the Bayside Hotel, offering… Continue reading

This portion of the former Inn at Port Hadlock will be used for housing and training for Jefferson County's low-income population. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Newly elected Jefferson County officials sworn in Friday are

Jefferson County’s newly elected officials look ahead

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has had a management turnover, with newly elected officials in seven of nine county offices having been installed. “There is… Continue reading

Newly elected Jefferson County officials sworn in Friday are
This portion of the former Inn at Port Hadlock will be used for housing and training for Jefferson County's low-income population. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Former luxury hotel in Port Hadlock to become low-income housing

PORT HADLOCK — A luxury hotel closed by the state in 2011 because of unpaid taxes will reopen this spring as the Bayside Hotel, offering… Continue reading

This portion of the former Inn at Port Hadlock will be used for housing and training for Jefferson County's low-income population. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Steve Crosby ()

New chairman takes helm of Jefferson County Republican Party

PORT TOWNSEND — After failing to field any countywide candidates in 2014 the Jefferson County Republican Party has emerged with a new chairman, a moderate… Continue reading

Steve Crosby ()
Jefferson County Commissioner David Sullivan

Hardy souls take dip in 42 degree water at Mystery Bay Polar Bear Plunge

NORDLAND — A cool, clear and windless day set the stage for the 21st annual Mystery Bay Polar Bear Plunge, when about 130 people jumped… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioner David Sullivan
Steve Crosby ()

New chairman takes helm of Jefferson County Republican Party

PORT TOWNSEND — After failing to field any countywide candidates in 2014 the Jefferson County Republican Party has emerged with a new chairman, a moderate… Continue reading

Steve Crosby ()