Charlie Bermant

The Point Hudson Marina had a lot of room Wednesday with the view dominated by the Virginia V

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

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 5. PORT TOWNSEND — Sponsors say the 38th annual Wooden Boat Festival is both entertaining and educational… Continue reading

The Point Hudson Marina had a lot of room Wednesday with the view dominated by the Virginia V

Police: Port Hadlock 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

Jefferson County sheriff candidates David Stanko

Jefferson County sheriff candidates advocate collaboration with other agencies during meeting of emergency responders

CHIMACUM — More collaboration between law enforcement and fire protection agencies is needed to deal with public safety challenges, both candidates for Jefferson County sheriff… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates David Stanko

Forums lined up for Jefferson election candidates; gatherings start Sept. 11 in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A discussion between the two Jefferson County Sheriff's candidates at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 is the first in a series of political… Continue reading

Adventuress crew members Megan Frey

Wooden Boat Festival brings hundreds of crafts to Port Townsend starting Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — This town is always full of boats and the people who love them, but the 38th annual Wooden Boat Festival kicks that… Continue reading

Adventuress crew members Megan Frey
Mendy Harlow

Excavation for salt marsh at Big Quilcene River mouth resumes today after conflict between salmon, shellfish interests

QUILCENE — Work to rebuild a salt marsh at the mouth of the Big Quilcene River will resume today after a conflict between a salmon… Continue reading

Mendy Harlow
Chimacum High School Principal Whitney Meissner

Residents with ALS in family watch as Chimacum pours into ice water charity [Corrected]

CHIMACUM — After public dunkings of the principal, vice principal and athletic director, Chimacum High School had raised more than $100 in contributions to the… Continue reading

Chimacum High School Principal Whitney Meissner
Sgt. Joe Kaare

Retirements, moves open up posts at Port Townsend Police Department

PORT TOWNSEND — Positions are opening on the Port Townsend Police Department. A sergeant and a patrol officer are retiring. Another patrol officer has taken… Continue reading

Sgt. Joe Kaare
Joe Nole

Nole sworn in as interim Jefferson County sheriff

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Chief Criminal Deputy Joe Nole has been sworn in as interim sheriff to complete the term of Tony Hernandez who… Continue reading

Joe Nole
Joe Nole

Nole sworn in as interim Jefferson County sheriff

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Chief Criminal Deputy Joe Nole has been sworn in as interim sheriff to complete the term of Tony Hernandez who… Continue reading

Joe Nole
David King of Arlington arranges the camouflage on his Army jeep. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: War machines to swarm Port Townsend’s Artillery Hill

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 29. PORT TOWNSEND — A military vehicle show featuring vintage combat machines will celebrate Fort Worden's military… Continue reading

David King of Arlington arranges the camouflage on his Army jeep. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County airport in Port Townsend to get own weather station

PORT TOWNSEND — A new atmospheric detection system at Jefferson County International Airport could be operational as soon as Nov. 1, the Port of Port… Continue reading

David King of Arlington arranges the camouflage on his Army jeep. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: War machines to swarm Port Townsend’s Artillery Hill starting today

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 29. PORT TOWNSEND — A military vehicle show featuring vintage combat machines will celebrate Fort Worden's military… Continue reading

David King of Arlington arranges the camouflage on his Army jeep. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Chimacum High School Principal Whitney Meissner

Residents with ALS in family watch as Chimacum pours into ice water charity

CHIMACUM — After public dunkings of the principal, vice principal and athletic director, Chimacum High School had raised more than $100 in contributions to the… Continue reading

Chimacum High School Principal Whitney Meissner
Kris Nelson

Home cookin’: Team of East Jefferson culinary experts to take over Fort Worden food concession

PORT TOWNSEND — As it prepares to take over food service at Fort Worden next week, the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Public Development Authority has… Continue reading

Kris Nelson

Ice, ice baby: Jefferson educators to get doused today in ice bucket challenge

CHIMACUM — As the worldwide ALS Ice Bucket Challenge continues to raise money and awareness in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease, one local educator… Continue reading

Port Townsend's Concerts on the Dock finishes up its season Thursday. Pictured above is High Council's Aug. 21 appearance at the Pope Marine Park esplanade in downtown Port Townsend. Mike Carroll/KPTZ 91.9 FM

Final Concert on the Dock performance Thursday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Concerts on the Dock series wraps up the season Thursday with an electronica-driven dance duo that promises to have the entire… Continue reading

Port Townsend's Concerts on the Dock finishes up its season Thursday. Pictured above is High Council's Aug. 21 appearance at the Pope Marine Park esplanade in downtown Port Townsend. Mike Carroll/KPTZ 91.9 FM

Port Townsend comprehensive plan amendments topic of meeting tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — Five topics are on the docket for the 2014 amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan and will be addressed at a special… Continue reading

Departing Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez

Chief criminal deputy appointed interim Jefferson County sheriff

PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy with 21 years on the job will serve as acting sheriff beginning Friday when the current sheriff… Continue reading

Departing Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer keynotes the Jefferson Democrats’ fish feast. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson Democrats raise $15,000 at fish feast with Kilmer taking the floor

PORT TOWNSEND — It’s often said that elected officials use their family as props, but U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s young daughter has become a political… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer keynotes the Jefferson Democrats’ fish feast. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News