Charlie Bermant

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
Jefferson County Democratic Party Secretary John Hamilton

Jefferson Democrats pass resolution seeking more comment opportunities for Navy electronic warfare training project

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Democrats have passed a resolution calling for more public input on a proposal for electronic warfare training on the West… Continue reading

Jefferson County Democratic Party Secretary John Hamilton
Dan Anderson installs a star on an uptown building in Port Townsend as the hanging of holiday lights commences this week. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Crowdfunding campaign underway in Port Townsend for lights on historic structures

PORT TOWNSEND — A crowdfunding campaign designed to install holiday lights on historic buildings is short of its goal, but sponsors are optimistic about raising… Continue reading

Dan Anderson installs a star on an uptown building in Port Townsend as the hanging of holiday lights commences this week. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson begins countywide property revaluation without staggered schedule

PORT TOWNSEND — When the Jefferson County assessor sent out property revaluation notices this week, it was the first time the county has issued them… Continue reading

Jefferson County Democratic Party Secretary John Hamilton

Jefferson Democrats pass resolution seeking more comment opportunities for Navy electronic warfare training project

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Democrats have passed a resolution calling for more public input on a proposal for electronic warfare training on the West… Continue reading

Jefferson County Democratic Party Secretary John Hamilton

Jefferson commissioners OK sweeping sign code for areas outside Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND— The Jefferson County commissioners on Monday approved a new sign code, meant to clarify the standards for both commercial and noncommercial signs in… Continue reading

Port Townsend police officers injured in altercation with man outside bar

PORT TOWNSEND — A 51-year-old transient is in custody at Jefferson County jail after authorities say he injured two Port Townsend police officers. Paul Heisey… Continue reading

Barb Trailer of Port Townsend is one of the first customers for the business day at Port Townsend's Union Bank branch on Monday. The bank

Union Bank’s three North Olympic Peninsula branches among 20 to close in Washington

PORT TOWNSEND — Union Bank has announced that it is closing its three North Olympic Peninsula branches as part of a move to shut 20… Continue reading

Barb Trailer of Port Townsend is one of the first customers for the business day at Port Townsend's Union Bank branch on Monday. The bank
Katie Boyle reads to her 2-year-old daughter

Candidate list for Port Townsend Library director post narrowed — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been corrected to reflect the complete process by which a new library director will be selected and to update the… Continue reading

Katie Boyle reads to her 2-year-old daughter
Adventuress crew members Chris Fanshier

Refurbished tall ship to serve as a public school ‘classroom’

PORT TOWNSEND — Renovations complete, the Adventuress will spend this winter serving as a floating classroom. For the past five winters, the 101-year-old schooner has… Continue reading

Adventuress crew members Chris Fanshier
UPDATE: Union Bank to close North Olympic Peninsula branches among others in Western Washington

UPDATE: Union Bank to close North Olympic Peninsula branches among others in Western Washington

PORT TOWNSEND — Union Bank has announced that it is closing its three North Olympic Peninsula branches as part of a move to shut 20… Continue reading

UPDATE: Union Bank to close North Olympic Peninsula branches among others in Western Washington
Acting Sheriff Joe Nole

Jefferson County Sheriff-elect Stanko maps reorganization of department he’ll assume near month’s-end

PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County Sheriff-elect David Stanko has mapped a reorganization strategy he expects will streamline operations once he takes office. Stanko, 66, won… Continue reading

Acting Sheriff Joe Nole
A public meeting will be held next month in Port Townsend on an increase in Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Public meeting set in Port Townsend to discuss proposal to add 36 Growlers at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

PORT TOWNSEND — The Navy plans a public meeting in Port Townsend in December on a proposal to increase the number of jets originating from… Continue reading

A public meeting will be held next month in Port Townsend on an increase in Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
Adventuress crew members Chris Fanshier

Refurbished tall ship to serve as a public school ‘classroom’

PORT TOWNSEND — Renovations complete, the Adventuress will spend this winter serving as a floating classroom. For the past five winters, the 101-year-old schooner has… Continue reading

Adventuress crew members Chris Fanshier
A public meeting will be held next month in Port Townsend on an increase in Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Public meeting set in Port Townsend to discuss proposal to add 36 Growlers at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

PORT TOWNSEND — The Navy plans a public meeting in Port Townsend in December on a proposal to increase the number of jets originating from… Continue reading

A public meeting will be held next month in Port Townsend on an increase in Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
Artist Max Grover

WEEKEND: Port Townsend stores to host giant sale today

PORT TOWNSEND — The owners of Sideshow Variety and Max Grover Gallery, a popular novelty shop and gallery combination that closed last month, are holding… Continue reading

Artist Max Grover
Pearl Harbor veteran Tom Berg gets applause for his firsthand account of the 1941 attack from Chimacum High School Band members. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

CORRECTED VERSION: Pearl Harbor survivor recounts attack for Chimacum band students as they prepare for Hawaii trip

CORRECTION — Tom Berg's age and occupation after his service in the Navy has been corrected, as well as information about those who died on… Continue reading

Pearl Harbor veteran Tom Berg gets applause for his firsthand account of the 1941 attack from Chimacum High School Band members. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Michael J. Pierce

Michael J. Pierce found guilty of double-murder in fourth trial

PORT ORCHARD — A Kitsap County jury Wednesday found Michael J. Pierce guilty of double-murder charges. The verdict ended a five-year, four-trial judicial journey. Pierce,… Continue reading

Michael J. Pierce
A public meeting will be held next month in Port Townsend on an increase in Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Public meeting set in Port Townsend to discuss proposal to add 36 Growlers at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

PORT TOWNSEND — The Navy plans a public meeting in Port Townsend in December on a proposal to increase the number of jets originating from… Continue reading

A public meeting will be held next month in Port Townsend on an increase in Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
Artist Max Grover

WEEKEND: Port Townsend stores to host giant sale today, Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — The owners of Sideshow Variety and Max Grover Gallery, a popular novelty shop and gallery combination that closed last month, are holding… Continue reading

Artist Max Grover