Charlie Bermant

Jefferson commissioners accept bid for Memorial Field grandstand work on 2-1 vote

PORT TOWNSEND — The three Jefferson County commissioners accepted a bid for the repair and renovation of the Memorial Field grandstand, with one commissioner opposed… Continue reading

Boiler Room music coordinantor Dylan Arbeson

Port Townsend’s Boiler Room, Dove House take part in #GivingTuesday initiative aimed at changing perception of holiday giving

PORT TOWNSEND — The Boiler Room stands to benefit from an unlimited double match pledge as it participates in #GivingTuesday, a global effort by charities… Continue reading

Boiler Room music coordinantor Dylan Arbeson
Julie Marston

Jefferson Community School to create arts center in honor of co-founder

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Community School has renovated its space and intends to build a creative arts center that will serve all East Jefferson… Continue reading

Julie Marston

Port Townsend middle school promotes writing, photography with Writers in the Schools program, photography exhibit starting today

PORT TOWNSEND — Blue Heron Middle School plans complementary programs designed to connect visual and literary arts this month. The Writers in the Schools program… Continue reading

Boiler Room music coordinantor Dylan Arbeson

Port Townsend’s Boiler Room, Dove House take part in #GivingTuesday initiative aimed at changing perception of holiday giving

PORT TOWNSEND — The Boiler Room stands to benefit from an unlimited double match pledge as it participates in #GivingTuesday, a global effort by charities… Continue reading

Boiler Room music coordinantor Dylan Arbeson
Community Outreach Association Shelter Team co-chair deForest Walker

Jefferson County winter shelter opens today in Port Townsend’s American Legion building

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Winter Shelter opens for its 10th season today, providing people without shelter a warm and safe place to stay… Continue reading

Community Outreach Association Shelter Team co-chair deForest Walker

Public weighing on big resort proposed near Brinnon; open house scheduled Wednesday

BRINNON — Jefferson County is taking public comment on a draft supplemental environmental impact statement for a long-planned 252-acre Pleasant Harbor master planned resort on… Continue reading

Public weighing on big resort proposed near Brinnon; open house scheduled Wednesday

BRINNON — Jefferson County is taking public comment on a draft supplemental environmental impact statement for a long-planned 252-acre Pleasant Harbor master planned resort on… Continue reading

Joe Miller

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend serves 150 early Thanksgiving meals

PORT TOWNSEND — About 150 people from all walks of life gathered at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday for a free community Thanksgiving eve… Continue reading

Joe Miller
Rotarian John Ericson with American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club at The Inn at Port Ludlow Resort for Veterans Day. The theft of 13 of the flags placed by the club could have an impact on the number of scholarships the group can award. East Jefferson Rotary Club

Anonymous Peninsula Daily News reader gives $455 in cash to replace stolen flags for East Jefferson Rotary Club

CHIMACUM — An anonymous Peninsula Daily News reader has contributed $455 in cash to cover the cost of replacing 13 American flags stolen from the… Continue reading

Rotarian John Ericson with American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club at The Inn at Port Ludlow Resort for Veterans Day. The theft of 13 of the flags placed by the club could have an impact on the number of scholarships the group can award. East Jefferson Rotary Club
Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Keith Harper

New Jefferson sheriff, treasurer and assessor are sworn in to fill unexpired terms

PORT TOWNSEND — Three Jefferson County elected officials who were elected to fill unexpired terms during the Nov. 4 general election were sworn into office… Continue reading

Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Keith Harper

Two East Jefferson County school districts seek funding on February ballot

PORT TOWNSEND — Two East Jefferson County school districts will present funding measures on the Feb. 10 ballot, seeking funds for renovation of school facilities… Continue reading

Jefferson County resident Glenn Richardson testifies Monday at the public hearing about a proposed noise ordinance.

Jefferson commissioners turn down volume on proposed noise ordinance after flood of comments at public hearing

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners have postponed any action on its proposed noise ordinance after a crowded, spirited public hearing Monday. “This warrants… Continue reading

Jefferson County resident Glenn Richardson testifies Monday at the public hearing about a proposed noise ordinance.
Doug Hurlburt

Port Townsend Food Bank readies for busy day of Thanksgiving distributions

PORT TOWNSEND — People will be lining up at 6 a.m. Wednesday to get on the list for a free turkey from the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Doug Hurlburt
Rotarian John Ericson with American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club at The Inn at Port Ludlow Resort for Veterans Day. The theft of 13 of the flags placed by the club could have an impact on the number of scholarships the group can award. East Jefferson Rotary Club

UPDATED — Anonymous Peninsula Daily News reader gives $455 in cash to replace stolen flags for East Jefferson Rotary Club

CHIMACUM — An anonymous Peninsula Daily News reader has contributed $455 in cash to cover the cost of replacing 13 American flags stolen from the… Continue reading

Rotarian John Ericson with American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club at The Inn at Port Ludlow Resort for Veterans Day. The theft of 13 of the flags placed by the club could have an impact on the number of scholarships the group can award. East Jefferson Rotary Club

Noise law considered for unincorporated areas of Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners will consider adopting or revising a proposed noise ordinance Monday. The proposal is intended to define what constitutes a… Continue reading

David Timmons

Port Townsend city manager undergoing oft-delayed performance evaluation

PORT TOWNSEND — After years of false starts, the city manager is on track to receive a performance evaluation and a revised employment agreement. “This… Continue reading

David Timmons
Nordland General Store owner Tom Rose

Surprise sprung on Nordland store owner by Marrowstone admirers

NORDLAND — Tom Rose knew something was up when he saw a lot more people crowding into his Nordland General Store than usual. It became… Continue reading

Nordland General Store owner Tom Rose
A public hearing Dec. 15 at Fort Worden Commons will focus on Port Townsend Paper’s plan to upgrade a boiler to meet stricter environmental rules. — Peninsula Daily News

Comments sought on boiler upgrade at Port Townsend Paper mill; public hearing planned for Dec. 15

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Paper Corp. is seeking approval to upgrade a boiler to meet stricter environmental standards that go into effect in January… Continue reading

A public hearing Dec. 15 at Fort Worden Commons will focus on Port Townsend Paper’s plan to upgrade a boiler to meet stricter environmental rules. — Peninsula Daily News
Sally Gecas of Port Ludlow turns the crank that lifts her 7

Second ramp at Port Townsend Boat Haven depends on state grant funding

PORT TOWNSEND — The construction of a second ramp in the Boat Haven depends on the state Legislature’s approval of a grant to fund 75… Continue reading

Sally Gecas of Port Ludlow turns the crank that lifts her 7