Charlie Bermant

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

Substation failure causes Port Townsend power outage

PORT TOWNSEND — Electrical power lost Wednesday night was restored to about 4,000 customers within the Port Townsend city limit by about 1:30 a.m. Thursday.… Continue reading

Substation failure causes Port Townsend power outage

PORT TOWNSEND — Electrical power lost Wednesday night was restored to about 4,000 customers within the Port Townsend city limit by about 1:30 a.m. Thursday.… Continue reading

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

Port of Port Townsend considering property tax levy increase

PORT TOWNSEND — After years of not claiming the full share of property tax revenue that it is allowed by state law, the Port of… Continue reading

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

Boiler Room Executive Director Amy Smith

Port Townsend volunteer fair looks to connect skills with need Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Taking inspiration from the standard job fair format, a volunteer fair meant to connect people who have time and skills with the… Continue reading

Boiler Room Executive Director Amy Smith
Jefferson County District Court Judge Jill Landes Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County District Court, sheriff candidates speak to issues at bar association forum

PORT TOWNSEND — Leadership style and court demeanor were topics discussed by two candidates for Jefferson County District Court judge at a Tuesday forum, which… Continue reading

Jefferson County District Court Judge Jill Landes Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Two bond measures could be on February ballot in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters may see two city bond measures on the Feb. 10 special election ballot. The council discussed Monday a bond issue to… Continue reading

Stephanie McCleary

The McCleary ruling: Name behind landmark statewide education suit back in limelight

CHIMACUM — Though the namesake of the state Supreme Court’s McCleary decision often tries to keep a low profile, the local resident is back in… Continue reading

Stephanie McCleary
Stephanie McCleary

The McCleary ruling: Name behind landmark statewide education suit back in limelight

CHIMACUM — Though the namesake of the state Supreme Court’s McCleary decision often tries to keep a low profile, the local resident is back in… Continue reading

Stephanie McCleary
Esme Berger

Her ‘voice’: Tall ship Adventuress officially gets its long lost bell back

PORT TOWNSEND — The 101-year old Adventuress has been reunited with its original bell. The lost bell, recently discovered and brought to Port Townsend in… Continue reading

Esme Berger
Sgt. Troy Surber

Veteran Port Townsend policeman back on schools beat

PORT TOWNSEND — As the Port Townsend School District’s new school resource officer, Sgt. Troy Surber seeks to educate rather than intimidate. “My goal is… Continue reading

Sgt. Troy Surber
Anne Burkart

Longest-serving member announces resignation from Port Townsend School Board

PORT TOWNSEND — The longest-serving member of the Port Townsend School Board has announced her resignation effective Oct. 31 for personal reasons. The School Board… Continue reading

Anne Burkart
Betsy Davis

New executive director of Port Hadlock boat-building school cites hands-on experience

PORT HADLOCK — The new executive director for the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding feels her hands-on experience will bring a new perspective to the… Continue reading

Betsy Davis
The schooner Adventuress is seen through the rigging of the Lady Washington on Saturday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Wooden Boat Festival a giant playground for enthusiasts [ **Photo Gallery** ]

PORT TOWNSEND — The 38th annual Wooden Boat Festival is swinging into its last day today with expectations for great weather and large crowds. “It's… Continue reading

The schooner Adventuress is seen through the rigging of the Lady Washington on Saturday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Wooden Boat Festival offers something for everyone this weekend in Port Townsend

Wooden Boat Festival offers something for everyone this weekend in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Sponsors say the 38th annual Wooden Boat Festival is both entertaining and educational — but that the learning component is the most… Continue reading

Wooden Boat Festival offers something for everyone this weekend in Port Townsend
Port Townsend High School football player Wesley Wheeler

Port Townsend teams ready to play under new Redhawks mascot

PORT TOWNSEND — On the eve of the first football game for the newly christened Port Townsend High School Redhawks, the controversy about the name… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School football player Wesley Wheeler

Trial set after Port Townsend police say man stole checks from mailboxes, deposited funds

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Hadlock man faces a December trial after police said he stole checks from mailboxes, changed the names of the recipients… Continue reading