Charlie Bermant

Jefferson commissioners OK increase in parks, recreation user fees over four years

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners have approved an increase in usage fees for parks and recreation facilities, to be fully implemented over the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Public Utility District candidates talk of shut-offs, rates at forum

CHIMACUM — Shut-offs to low-income customers, electricity rates and the quick growth of the Jefferson County Public Utility District were among the topics discussed during… Continue reading

Peninsula utilities wait for decision on electricity for marijuana-growing operations

North Olympic Peninsula public utilities are awaiting a decision by the Bonneville Power Administration concerning use of federal electric power for businesses growing marijuana. “BPA… Continue reading

Photo of Peter Rowan by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Spotlight on Peter Rowan: Featured guitarist feels Centrum, class is ‘right choice’

PORT TOWNSEND — Peter Rowan wasn’t sure about participating in Fiddle Tunes, but now feels he made the right choice. “I like the sense of… Continue reading

Photo of Peter Rowan by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
In preparation for Thursday's Concerts on the Dock

Setting changes for Port Townsend’s Concerts on the Dock

PORT TOWNSEND — After a decade of providing summer music, Concerts on the Dock is living up to its name. “After 10 years, we are… Continue reading

In preparation for Thursday's Concerts on the Dock
Photo of Peter Rowan by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Spotlight on Peter Rowan: Featured guitarist feels Centrum, class is ‘right choice’

PORT TOWNSEND — Peter Rowan wasn’t sure about participating in Fiddle Tunes, but now feels he made the right choice. “I like the sense of… Continue reading

Photo of Peter Rowan by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
In preparation for Thursday's Concerts on the Dock

Setting changes for Port Townsend’s Concerts on the Dock

PORT TOWNSEND — After a decade of providing summer music, Concerts on the Dock is living up to its name. “After 10 years, we are… Continue reading

In preparation for Thursday's Concerts on the Dock
Retiring East Jefferson Fire Rescue secretary Lonibeth Harbison christens the new firefighting boat Guardian on Wednesday afternoon. — Crystal Craig/East Jefferson Fire Rescue

East Jefferson Fire Rescue’s new firefighting boat, Guardian, christened in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Guardian is now on duty. East Jefferson Fire Rescue announced the name of its new firefighting boat on Wednesday afternoon as about… Continue reading

Retiring East Jefferson Fire Rescue secretary Lonibeth Harbison christens the new firefighting boat Guardian on Wednesday afternoon. — Crystal Craig/East Jefferson Fire Rescue
Richard Erik Olson

Port Townsend free speech advocate back in court; agrees to abide by displays law

PORT TOWNSEND — A man charged with violating the city’s ordinance limiting the size of free speech displays has again agreed to comply with the… Continue reading

Richard Erik Olson
State Rep. Steve Tharinger

Legislators hear of $64 million State Parks shortfall, possible options

FORT FLAGLER — The Washington State Parks system is facing a $64 million shortfall in its efforts to build a healthy and sustainable system, legislators… Continue reading

State Rep. Steve Tharinger

Business participation in Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival pays dividends, organizers say

PORT TOWNSEND — The businesses that provide tie-in promotions with the Wooden Boat Festival are more likely to reap financial rewards from its attendees, said… Continue reading

Forrest Brennan

Chimacum High School Marching Band sells fireworks to fund trip to Hawaii for Pearl Harbor Day parade

CHIMACUM — Sales of fireworks at the Chimacum High School Marching Band’s stand this Fourth of July holiday will support a trip to Hawaii for… Continue reading

Forrest Brennan

Pit-to-pier — comments now open on draft environmental impact statement on Hood Canal conveyor belt, pier proposal; document points to mitigation work

PORT TOWNSEND — A draft environmental impact statement recommends mitigation measures in four key areas for the proposed construction of a 4-mile-long conveyor belt to… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Bay reportedly back to normal after leak; health advisory against contact with water remains in effect until Tuesday

PORT LUDLOW — The quality of treated sewage that flows into Port Ludlow Bay from a treatment plant was back to normal two days after… Continue reading

Comments now open on draft environmental impact statement on Hood Canal conveyor belt, pier proposal; document suggests mitigation work

PORT TOWNSEND — A draft environmental impact statement recommends mitigation measures in four key areas for the proposed construction of a 4-mile-long conveyor belt to… Continue reading

Firm says Port Ludlow Bay effluent back to normal after leak; health advisory against contact with water remains in effect until Tuesday

PORT LUDLOW — The quality of treated sewage that flows into Port Ludlow Bay from a treatment plant was back to normal two days after… Continue reading

Writer and director John Sayles will visit The Port Townsend Film Festival this year. — Mary Cybulski

John Sayles, an icon of independent films, named as this year’s guest at The Port Townsend Film Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival’s special guest this September is a filmmaker who made his name in independent films. John Sayles, who… Continue reading

Writer and director John Sayles will visit The Port Townsend Film Festival this year. — Mary Cybulski

Pit-to-pier — comments now open on draft environmental impact statement on Hood Canal conveyor belt, pier proposal; document points to mitigation work

PORT TOWNSEND — A draft environmental impact statement recommends mitigation measures in four key areas for the proposed construction of a 4-mile-long conveyor belt to… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Bay reportedly back to normal after leak; health advisory against contact with water remains in effect until Tuesday

PORT LUDLOW — The quality of treated sewage that flows into Port Ludlow Bay from a treatment plant was back to normal two days after… Continue reading

Joanna Sanders

Port Townsend’s first full-time city clerk to step down; deputy assumes post Tuesday

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend City Clerk Pam Kolacy will relinquish the job to her deputy, Joanna Sanders, on Tuesday. Kolacy, 68, will move out… Continue reading

Joanna Sanders