Charlie Bermant

Seth Leighton

Port Townsend pool to remain closed until new year due to equipment failure

PORT TOWNSEND — A projected one-month closure of the Mountain View Commons pool has been extended by at least another few weeks because two circulation… Continue reading

Seth Leighton
Members of the Chimacum High School Marching Band who made it to class Tuesday morning display the banner they used in Sunday's Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade. The banner will be displayed during its parade appearances next year. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Returning Chimacum band students: Pearl Harbor Day experience ‘will stay with us forever’

CHIMACUM — Marching in Honolulu's Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade on Sunday was a transformative experience for the members of the Chimacum High School Marching Band,… Continue reading

Members of the Chimacum High School Marching Band who made it to class Tuesday morning display the banner they used in Sunday's Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade. The banner will be displayed during its parade appearances next year. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Thirteen American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club and stolen near Veterans Day have been returned to the club’s president. — East Jefferson Rotary Club

American flags stolen near Veterans Day in Port Ludlow are returned to East Jefferson Rotary Club

PORT LUDLOW — Thirteen of East Jefferson Rotary Club’s American flags that were stolen just before Veterans Day have been returned. “We’re glad they’ve been… Continue reading

Thirteen American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club and stolen near Veterans Day have been returned to the club’s president. — East Jefferson Rotary Club
Larry Crockett of Port Townsend was one of 10 people to comment on Jefferson County’s proposed animal responsibility ordinance at a Monday public hearing. Crockett

Jefferson commissioners extend comment period on proposed animal ordinance until Dec. 31

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners Monday extended the comment period for a proposed animal responsibility ordinance, giving staff time to fine-tune the measure… Continue reading

Larry Crockett of Port Townsend was one of 10 people to comment on Jefferson County’s proposed animal responsibility ordinance at a Monday public hearing. Crockett
Thirteen American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club and stolen near Veterans Day have been returned to the club's president. East Jefferson Rotary Club

American flags stolen near Veterans Day in Port Ludlow are returned to East Jefferson Rotary Club

PORT LUDLOW — Thirteen of East Jefferson Rotary Club's American flags that were stolen just before Veterans Day have been returned. “We're glad they've been… Continue reading

Thirteen American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club and stolen near Veterans Day have been returned to the club's president. East Jefferson Rotary Club
Stephanie and Dominic Svornich

Port Townsend bistro gets ‘huge’ response from email to customers following water damage

PORT TOWNSEND — A bistro that suffered water damage over Thanksgiving week has seen a “huge” response from a call to customers to help keep… Continue reading

Stephanie and Dominic Svornich
Laurence Cole

Hundreds gather, speak minds at Port Townsend open house for proposed Growler jet additions

PORT TOWNSEND — An open house focusing on a proposal to add up to 36 Growler jets to the 82 currently based at Naval Air… Continue reading

Laurence Cole
Melody Sky Eisler

Newly chosen Port Townsend Library director to begin work in February

PORT TOWNSEND — The Silverdale Library manager has been selected as the permanent new Port Townsend Library director. Melody Sky Eisler is scheduled to begin… Continue reading

Melody Sky Eisler
Pearl Harbor survivor Tom Berg holds the violin that he had in his possession on Dec. 7

Port Townsend man who survived Pearl Harbor attack — and Chimacum High School band — in Hawaii for commemorations

PORT TOWNSEND — Tom Berg, who survived the Dec. 7, 1941, attack of Pearl Harbor, is back in Honolulu this weekend, partaking of commemorations of… Continue reading

Pearl Harbor survivor Tom Berg holds the violin that he had in his possession on Dec. 7
Erik Olson

Free-speech display in violation of Port Townsend regulation, judge rules

PORT TOWNSEND — A man who says he is a free speech activist was found guilty of three counts of violation of the city sidewalk… Continue reading

Erik Olson
Melody Sky Eisler

Port Townsend Library director selected, will begin work in February

PORT TOWNSEND — The Silverdale Library manager was selected today as the permanent new Port Townsend Library director. Melody Sky Eisler is scheduled to begin… Continue reading

Melody Sky Eisler
Erik Olson

Free-speech display in violation of Port Townsend regulation, judge rules

PORT TOWNSEND — A man who says he is a free speech activist was found guilty of three counts of violation of the city sidewalk… Continue reading

Erik Olson
Jason Maloney of Brinnon addresses the Jefferson County Planning Commission on Thursday night

Pleasant Harbor Resort proposal debated at Jefferson Planning Commission meeting

BRINNON — More comments, both pro and con, were heard about the proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort during a Jefferson County Planning Commission meeting that followed… Continue reading

Jason Maloney of Brinnon addresses the Jefferson County Planning Commission on Thursday night
Melody Sky Eisler

Port Townsend Library director selected, will begin work in February

PORT TOWNSEND — The Silverdale Library manager was selected today as the permanent new Port Townsend Library director. Melody Sky Eisler is scheduled to begin… Continue reading

Melody Sky Eisler
Consultant Craig Peck answers questions from Dan Herrin

Brinnon open house sees debate on benefits, impacts of proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort

BRINNON — The proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort would provide an economic boost to this small town in southern Jefferson County, according to several people who… Continue reading

Consultant Craig Peck answers questions from Dan Herrin
Candidates for the Port Townsend Library director’s position — from left

Two finalists selected for Port Townsend Library director post

PORT TOWNSEND — The selection of a new Port Townsend Library director, a position vacant since midsummer last year, is in its final stages, with… Continue reading

Candidates for the Port Townsend Library director’s position — from left
Consultant Craig Peck answers questions from Dan Herrin

Brinnon open house sees debate on benefits, impacts of proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort

BRINNON — The proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort would provide an economic boost to this small town in southern Jefferson County, according to several people who… Continue reading

Consultant Craig Peck answers questions from Dan Herrin
Chimacum High School sophomores Bailey Fields

Chimacum High School Marching Band leaves today for Hawaii, Pearl Harbor commemoration

CHIMACUM — After months of preparation and fundraising, the Chimacum High School Marching Band leaves today for Honolulu, where it will march in a parade… Continue reading

Chimacum High School sophomores Bailey Fields

Port Townsend approves $48.35 million budget with capital outlays, salary increases

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has approved a 2015 budget, setting the stage for what the city manager calls one of the largest capital… Continue reading

These newly installed air handler units at Mountain View Commons will improve ventilation throughout the facility. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Heating system getting upgrade at Mountain View Commons in Port Townsend; open house for pool set Dec. 13

PORT TOWNSEND — The first step in the renovation of Mountain View Commons will take place this month with the completion of a new heating… Continue reading

These newly installed air handler units at Mountain View Commons will improve ventilation throughout the facility. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News