Charlie Bermant

Outgoing Mobilisa CEO Nelson Ludlow

Mobilisa founder steps down to focus on thought technology

PORT TOWNSEND — Technology entrepreneur Nelson Ludlow is stepping aside from running the company he cofounded, saying he wants to concentrate on big picture issues… Continue reading

Outgoing Mobilisa CEO Nelson Ludlow
The Lady Washington

Lady Washington in for a facial and more at Port Townsend Boat Haven

PORT TOWNSEND — One of the most prominent tall ships in operation is spending its down time in the Port Townsend Boat Haven this week… Continue reading

The Lady Washington
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Teresa Verraes

Northwind Arts Center continues drive to buy new space; move said to open up real estate opportunities for other Port Townsend groups

PORT TOWNSEND — Even though its fundraising goal has not yet been reached, the Northwind Arts Center expects to move to its new downtown location… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Teresa Verraes
Port Townsend Film Festival special guests Maggie Renzi and John Sayles appear in a public interview session Saturday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend Film Festival weekend wraps with warm scenery, bigger audience

PORT TOWNSEND — After a slightly overcast beginning, the 15th annual Port Townsend Film Festival finished on a warm note, with comfortable evenings setting the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival special guests Maggie Renzi and John Sayles appear in a public interview session Saturday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend School District’s phone issues could end this week

PORT TOWNSEND — A bottleneck in the Port Townsend School District’s newly installed phone system could be resolved this week, a CenturyLink representative said. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival special guests John Sayles

SUNDAY — Guests, movies at the Port Townsend Film Festival; finale today

PORT TOWNSEND — Independent filmmaker John Sayles is attracted to compelling stories that are outside the obvious, he told some 300 people on the opening… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival special guests John Sayles

WEEKEND: Interest high in special guest at Port Townsend Film Festival, director says

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 19. PORT TOWNSEND — The 15th annual Port Townsend Film Festival, which begins today, is generating more… Continue reading

The Twisted Roots band — from left

WEEKEND: Quilcene celebrates residents, visitors with fair, parade in three-day extravaganza

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 19. QUILCENE — Every year, Quilcene celebrates the end of the summer in a way residents say… Continue reading

The Twisted Roots band — from left
Gary Enbrecht

Interest high in special guest at Port Townsend Film Festival, director says

PORT TOWNSEND — The 15th annual Port Townsend Film Festival, which begins today, is generating more excitement than in the past because it features an… Continue reading

Gary Enbrecht

Jefferson Transit makes $131,890 purchase of Port Townsend building to serve as new headquarters

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Transit's purchase of a building adjacent to the Haines Street Park & Ride will improve service and safety, according to the… Continue reading

The Twisted Roots band — from left

WEEKEND: Quilcene celebrates residents, visitors with fair, parade in three-day extravaganza

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 19. QUILCENE — Every year, Quilcene celebrates the end of the summer in a way residents say… Continue reading

The Twisted Roots band — from left
Port Townsend High School student Patrick Charlton

Global warming a ‘con,’ speaker says; skeptical high school students disagree

CHIMACUM — The assertion that global warming is “a con” was challenged earlier this week by some who heard retired engineer Gene Farr speak. Farr… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School student Patrick Charlton
Jefferson County sheriff candidates Wendy Davis

Jefferson County sheriff hopefuls talk technology, gun initiatives at forum

PORT TOWNSEND — The implementation of new technology for law enforcement involves both the acquisition of new equipment and overcoming an anti-technology bias, according to… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates Wendy Davis
Jefferson County commissioner candidates Dan Toepper

Jefferson County pay raises for certain elected officials linked to judges’ salaries

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners on Monday approved a salary increase for elected officials by tying compensation to a percentage of the statewide… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioner candidates Dan Toepper
Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force shows off some of the signs that will be used to promote the festival that begins Friday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

‘Visionary’ director at this weekend’s Port Townsend Film Festival an icon

PORT TOWNSEND — With the appearance of a film icon as its special guest, the 15th annual Port Townsend Film Festival has gained greater legitimacy… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force shows off some of the signs that will be used to promote the festival that begins Friday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Wendy Davis and Dave Stanko

Jefferson County sheriff hopefuls speak of change, party affiliation, personnel files

PORT TOWNSEND — Candidates for Jefferson County sheriff agree the department needs to be examined and its efficiency increased but disagree about the path, according… Continue reading

Wendy Davis and Dave Stanko
Chimacum Middle School student Dawson Paden tries on a fireman's hat Thursday with firefighter Matt Millich of Naval Magazine Indian Island. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks marked in Chimacum ceremony

CHIMACUM — The 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks was commemorated Thursday at the Chimacum Schools campus with a ceremony that recognized the importance… Continue reading

Chimacum Middle School student Dawson Paden tries on a fireman's hat Thursday with firefighter Matt Millich of Naval Magazine Indian Island. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Hearing on motion to dismiss double murder charges against Quilcene man to resume Monday

PORT ORCHARD — A hearing on a motion that could result in the freedom of a man once convicted of two murders will resume Monday… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill hosts open house Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday's open house at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. was a long time coming, as the last such event was in 1949.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill hosts open house Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday's open house at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. was a long time coming, as the last such event was in 1949.… Continue reading