Charlie Bermant

Andrew Byers

WEEKEND: Saturday celebration in Port Townsend focuses on hard cider

PORT TOWNSEND — The North Olympic Peninsula is the right place to celebrate cider. “We are Washington state. This is apple country, which means the… Continue reading

Andrew Byers
Rell Lenox

Three days of family, fun and food start today at Jefferson County Fair

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 8. PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Fair, which is celebrating its 77th anniversary this weekend, offers… Continue reading

Rell Lenox

Przygocki concedes Jefferson County sheriff race, endorses Stanko

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County sheriff hopeful Ken Przygocki has conceded the primary election race and thrown his support to David Stanko in the November… Continue reading

Andrew Byers

WEEKEND: Saturday celebration in Port Townsend focuses on hard cider

PORT TOWNSEND — The North Olympic Peninsula is the right place to celebrate cider. “We are Washington state. This is apple country, which means the… Continue reading

Andrew Byers

PRIMARY ELECTION 2014 — Davis, Stanko will face off for Jefferson County sheriff in November; turnout tops 50%

PORT TOWNSEND — It’s Wendy Davis and David Stanko in the Jefferson County sheriff race. Davis’ advancement to the Nov. 4 general election race was… Continue reading

ELECTION UPDATE — Second vote count eliminates Przygocki from Jefferson sheriff’s race

PORT TOWNSEND — A second vote count today widened the margin in the Jefferson County sheriff’s race enough to determine the winners of Tuesday’s “top… Continue reading

An artist's rendering shows the proposed Hood Canal terminal. Peninsula Daily News file photo

‘Pit to pier’ open house appears to draw more foes than supporters

PORT LUDLOW — Some 200 people turned out at an open house on a proposal to build a 4-mile-long conveyor belt and a 998-foot pier… Continue reading

An artist's rendering shows the proposed Hood Canal terminal. Peninsula Daily News file photo
Wendy Davis

ELECTION — Davis survives sheriff race; second place close between Stanko and Przygocki

PORT TOWNSEND — Wendy Davis is assured a spot on the November ballot for Jefferson County sheriff, but her opponent remains less certain. Davis, a… Continue reading

Wendy Davis
Commissioner candidates Dan Toepper and Kathleen Cler chat at a community development open house on Monday

ELECTION — Kler, Toepper appear headed for November Jefferson commissioner contest

PORT TOWNSEND— Kathleen Kler and Dan Toepper appeared to claim the top positions in the race to succeed John Austin, who is retiring as District… Continue reading

Commissioner candidates Dan Toepper and Kathleen Cler chat at a community development open house on Monday
Wendy Davis

ELECTION — Davis survives sheriff race; second place close between Stanko and Przygocki

PORT TOWNSEND — Wendy Davis is assured a spot on the November ballot for Jefferson County sheriff, but her opponent remains less certain. Davis, a… Continue reading

Wendy Davis
Commissioner candidates Dan Toepper and Kathleen Cler chat at a community development open house on Monday

ELECTION — Kler, Toepper appear headed for November Jefferson commissioner contest

PORT TOWNSEND— Kathleen Kler and Dan Toepper appeared to claim the top positions in the race to succeed John Austin, who is retiring as District… Continue reading

Commissioner candidates Dan Toepper and Kathleen Cler chat at a community development open house on Monday
“Pit to pier” opponents Dawn Harris

‘Pit-to-pier’ open house shows plans to public in Port Ludlow

PORT LUDLOW — Some 200 people turned out at an open house on a proposal to build a 4-mile-long conveyor belt and a 998-foot pier… Continue reading

“Pit to pier” opponents Dawn Harris

Orientation for volunteers aiding abused children set in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — An orientation session for volunteers who want to enter training to help abused children takes place today in the Jefferson County Courthouse,… Continue reading

Librarian Cris Wilson

Port Townsend Library turns a chapter with reopening of its Carnegie location

PORT TOWNSEND — After a two-year closure, the Port Townsend Library has reopened in its Carnegie location, beginning the next chapter for the 101-year-old building.… Continue reading

Librarian Cris Wilson
An artist's rendering shows the proposed Hood Canal terminal.

Public to get close-up view of ‘pit-to-pier’ project during open house today (Monday)

PORT LUDLOW — An open house today will present information and take comment on a proposed project involving a 4-mile-long gravel and rock conveyor belt,… Continue reading

An artist's rendering shows the proposed Hood Canal terminal.
Tarot reader anami Funk

Taking it to the street: Port Townsend City Council poised to align free speech laws for vendors, buskers

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council will consider tonight (Monday) approval of a code revision meant to expand vendor and busker options and… Continue reading

Tarot reader anami Funk
Kit Ward-Crixell

Port Townsend Library returning home to Carnegie building with soft-opening Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — After more than two years in Mountain View Commons, the Port Townsend Library will return to its Carnegie location this weekend. “It’s… Continue reading

Kit Ward-Crixell
Dave Stanko

Re-emerged Jefferson County sheriff’s candidate Stanko to undergo hip surgery

PORT TOWNSEND — After a five-week hiatus, Jefferson County sheriff’s candidate David Stanko is back in the race, but if he advances to the November… Continue reading

Dave Stanko
Surveyor Brian Van Aller takes measure of the area that will be used as a right of way connecting Howard Street and Discovery Road. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Howard Street project interest growing, Port Townsend says

PORT TOWNSEND — Businesses have been inquiring when Howard Street will be ready for them to move in, city officials said. Economic stagnation had stalled… Continue reading

Surveyor Brian Van Aller takes measure of the area that will be used as a right of way connecting Howard Street and Discovery Road. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County employee Glenn Britlaw mows the area in front of the Memorial Field grandstand in Port Townsend on Thursday. Two initial bids for roof replacement were rejected

With bids too high, rented grandstands will be used for fall sports at Port Townsend’s Memorial Field

PORT TOWNSEND — Memorial Field’s grandstand roof won’t be ready for fall sports, but portable grandstands will ensure the field can be used. Jefferson County… Continue reading

Jefferson County employee Glenn Britlaw mows the area in front of the Memorial Field grandstand in Port Townsend on Thursday. Two initial bids for roof replacement were rejected