Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend Marine Science Center volunteer Thea O’Dell

Students in Port Townsend get three days of hands-on marine science

PORT TOWNSEND — The entire Blue Heron Middle School fifth-grade class is spending three days this week at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center in… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center volunteer Thea O’Dell
Wendy Davis and David Stanko

ELECTION 2014: Jefferson sheriff candidates agree: It’s been a tough, difficult campaign

PORT TOWNSEND — Candidates for Jefferson County sheriff met in their eighth forum Monday, reiterating their positions on issues including the tenor of the campaign,… Continue reading

Wendy Davis and David Stanko

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Board eyes added money for program

The three Jefferson County commissioners are expected to approve an allocation to the Partnerships for Success program at their meeting Monday. The meeting will begin… Continue reading

Marlena Baker

Product demand pushing cheese producer to build expanded plant in southern Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A local cheese producer has announced plans to build a structure that will become an anchor for a new business district at… Continue reading

Marlena Baker

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Board eyes added money for program

The three Jefferson County commissioners are expected to approve an allocation to the Partnerships for Success program at their meeting Monday. The meeting will begin… Continue reading

Rep. Derek Kilmer

ELECTION 2014: Congressman, opponent face off during forum in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND— While the two candidates for the 6th Congressional District share goals of economic development and improving the quality of life, their path to… Continue reading

Rep. Derek Kilmer
Rep. Derek Kilmer

ELECTION 2014: Congressman, opponent face off during forum in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND— While the two candidates for the 6th Congressional District share goals of economic development and improving the quality of life, their path to… Continue reading

Rep. Derek Kilmer
Ken Przygocki

ELECTION 2014: Former Jefferson sheriff candidate makes appeal against write-ins

PORT TOWNSEND — A former Jefferson County sheriff’s candidate who was defeated in the Aug. 5 primary has urged his supporters not to write in… Continue reading

Ken Przygocki
Chimacum High School senior Holly Taylor

Grand opening for newly renovated Chimacum High School gymnasium planned today [**Gallery**]

CHIMACUM—The newly renovated Chimacum High School gymnasium provides an improved athletic space but will also increase spectator participation and boost school pride, according to school… Continue reading

Chimacum High School senior Holly Taylor
Rick Sepler

Couple’s departure sets Port Townsend city, school district in motion

PORT TOWNSEND — The city’s community services director is leaving his position at the end of the month, but his departure is not only a… Continue reading

Rick Sepler
Sea Change Cannabis owner Greg Brotherton shows off some product and a tote bag that will be available in the store beginning Friday

Peninsula’s first retail pot shop to expand hours starting Friday; second shop to open Monday in Port Hadlock

DISCOVERY BAY— The North Olympic Peninsula's first marijuana retail outlet is expected to expand its hours to four days a week starting Friday, while a… Continue reading

Sea Change Cannabis owner Greg Brotherton shows off some product and a tote bag that will be available in the store beginning Friday

Port Townsend School Board selects retired educator to fill vacancy

PORT TOWNSEND — A retired educator and speechwriter was selected to fill an open position on the Port Town-send School Board on Monday, taking over… Continue reading

Wendy Davis and David Stanko

‘Character assassination campaigning’ alleged in Jefferson County sheriff’s race

PORT TOWNSEND — The chairman of the Jefferson County Democrats has called for one sheriff's candidate to condemn campaign tactics against another. A letter signed… Continue reading

Wendy Davis and David Stanko

Jefferson forum for commissioner, auditor hopefuls genial

CHIMACUM — The contest for the District 3 Jefferson County Commissioner position has been remarkably cordial, the two candidates said. The Nov. 4 general election… Continue reading

Math teacher hiring lags at Port Townsend middle school

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District has been unable to recruit a middle school math and science instructor and is using a full-time… Continue reading

No takers for Port Townsend School Board vacancy; state agency could pick new director

PORT TOWNSEND — So far, nobody wants the job. The application deadline for a vacant spot on the Port Townsend School Board is being extended… Continue reading

Wendy Davis and David Stanko

‘Character assassination campaigning’ alleged in Jefferson County sheriff’s race

PORT TOWNSEND — The chairman of the Jefferson County Democrats has called for one sheriff's candidate to condemn campaign tactics against another. A letter signed… Continue reading

Wendy Davis and David Stanko
Michael J. Pierce is escorted at the Kitsap County Courthouse last month. Peninsula Daily News

Appeal vowed before Michael Pierce murder retrial starts

PORT TOWNSEND — If Michael J. Pierce is convicted of the 2009 murders of Quilcene residents Pat and Janice Yarr in his fourth trial, which… Continue reading

Michael J. Pierce is escorted at the Kitsap County Courthouse last month. Peninsula Daily News
Acme Racing of Gig Harbor rolls down Water Street at the end of the 2013 Kinetic Sculpture Parade in downtown Port Townsend. Peninsula Daily News

Kinetic sculptures celebrate Port Townsend eccentrics today and Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — This time every year, many in Port Townsend suffer from festival burnout after a summer of events honoring fiddles, blues, jazz, ukuleles,… Continue reading

Acme Racing of Gig Harbor rolls down Water Street at the end of the 2013 Kinetic Sculpture Parade in downtown Port Townsend. Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire presents the 2014 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award to Ray Lowrie on Wednesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Retired Chimacum teacher honored with Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award for salmon work

PORT TOWNSEND — A retired science teacher whose efforts were instrumental in the rehabilitation of Chimacum Creek was honored Wednesday with the 10th annual Eleanor… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire presents the 2014 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award to Ray Lowrie on Wednesday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News