Charlie Bermant

June Stafford

30 Port Townsend merchants to stay open until 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays starting tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — In an effort to accommodate both tourists and locals, 30 merchants in the historic districts have expanded their weekend hours throughout the… Continue reading

June Stafford
Karen Page chats with Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin prior to a meeting about marijuana regulations Wednesday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County looks for state participation in marijuana regulation forum

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County officials have contacted the state to have a forum to clarify marijuana regulation boundaries between the county and the state,… Continue reading

Karen Page chats with Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin prior to a meeting about marijuana regulations Wednesday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
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Port Townsend makes Fodor’s prestigious list of 10 best small towns in America

PORT TOWNSEND — While Port Townsend is regularly recognized for its various qualities, its recent designation as one of “America’s Best Small Towns” by Fodor’s… Continue reading

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Port Townsend High School's new Redhawks logo

Redhawks logo selected for Port Townsend High School

PORT TOWNSEND — A red hawk flies high in a logo released this week to depict Port Townsend High School's new mascot. The Redhawks logo… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School's new Redhawks logo
Karen Page chats with Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin prior to a meeting about marijuana regulations Wednesday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County looks for state participation in marijuana regulation forum

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County officials have contacted the state to have a forum to clarify marijuana regulation boundaries between the county and the state,… Continue reading

Karen Page chats with Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin prior to a meeting about marijuana regulations Wednesday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Nicole Black of the Brinnon Herbal Collective in Brinnon inventories some products that will be displayed at Saturday’s medical marijuana farmers market

‘Hempapalooza’ market to showcase medical marijuana Saturday in Brinnon

BRINNON — Continuing the “buy local” philosophy that guides Jefferson County agricultural products, a medical marijuana merchant is sponsoring a “farmers market” to showcase products… Continue reading

Nicole Black of the Brinnon Herbal Collective in Brinnon inventories some products that will be displayed at Saturday’s medical marijuana farmers market
The MV Salish is carrying a monitoring device that is expected to gather data about Puget Sound. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

MV Salish ferry now equipped with device to gather Admiralty Inlet data

PORT TOWNSEND — The state ferries system has attached a device to the hull of the MV Salish on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route to provide… Continue reading

The MV Salish is carrying a monitoring device that is expected to gather data about Puget Sound. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Library Technical Services Director Keith Darrock

Port Townsend Library makes plans for return to Carnegie building with Aug. 3 ‘light opening’

PORT TOWNSEND — After more than two years in a temporary space that was projected to be in use for just a few months, the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library Technical Services Director Keith Darrock
Nicole Black of the Brinnon Herbal Collective in Brinnon inventories some products that will be displayed at Saturday's medical marijuana farmers market

‘Hempapalooza’ market to showcase medical marijuana Saturday in Brinnon

BRINNON — Continuing the “buy local” philosophy that guides Jefferson County agricultural products, a medical marijuana merchant is sponsoring a “farmers market” to showcase products… Continue reading

Nicole Black of the Brinnon Herbal Collective in Brinnon inventories some products that will be displayed at Saturday's medical marijuana farmers market
Aliina Lahti

Port Townsend Council clears city manager to prep proposed ballot measure election choices

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has paved the way to consider a $4.1 million ballot measure, which would represent $1.8 million in new costs… Continue reading

Aliina Lahti
Port Townsend High School's new Redhawks logo

Redhawks logo selected for Port Townsend High School

PORT TOWNSEND — A red hawk flies high in a logo released this week to depict Port Townsend High School's new mascot. The Redhawks logo… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School's new Redhawks logo
Port Townsend High School's new Redhawks logo

Redhawks logo selected for Port Townsend High School

PORT TOWNSEND — A red hawk flies high in a logo released this week to depict Port Townsend High School's new mascot. The Redhawks logo… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School's new Redhawks logo
Port Townsend Mayor David King

Jefferson commissioners set cap for Port Townsend revenue contributions

PORT TOWNSEND — With a deal reached by the city to contribute a portion of revenue raised from a voter-approved sales tax increase, the Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Townsend Mayor David King
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Port Townsend makes Fodor’s prestigious list of 10 best small towns in America

PORT TOWNSEND — While Port Townsend is regularly recognized for its various qualities, its recent designation as one of “America’s Best Small Towns” by Fodor’s… Continue reading

[Wikipedia photo]
The marbled murrelet was at the center of a recent request to halt logging planned by Interfor. National Audubon Society

Judge permits timber harvest that environmentalists claim threatens marbled murrelet in Clallam and Jefferson counties

PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson County judge has rejected a request for a temporary injunction against a state-approved harvest of 234 acres of timber on… Continue reading

The marbled murrelet was at the center of a recent request to halt logging planned by Interfor. National Audubon Society
The MV Salish is carrying a monitoring device that is expected to gather data about Puget Sound. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

MV Salish ferry now equipped with device to gather Admiralty Inlet data

PORT TOWNSEND — The state ferries system has attached a device to the hull of the MV Salish on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route to provide… Continue reading

The MV Salish is carrying a monitoring device that is expected to gather data about Puget Sound. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The marbled murrelet was at the center of a recent request to halt logging planned by Interfor. National Audubon Society

Judge permits timber harvest that environmentalists claim threatens marbled murrelet in Clallam and Jefferson counties

PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson County judge has rejected a request for a temporary injunction against a state-approved harvest of 234 acres of timber on… Continue reading

The marbled murrelet was at the center of a recent request to halt logging planned by Interfor. National Audubon Society
David Stanko

Why David Stanko suspended his Jefferson County sheriff campaign — and what it would take for him to resume it

PORT TOWNSEND — David Stanko has suspended his campaign for the Jefferson County sheriff race but has left the door open to picking it up… Continue reading

David Stanko
Lisa Holt

Contributions total $21,500 at Jefferson County Hospice Foundation’s annual breakfast fundraiser in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The end of a life doesn't have to be a hopeless or negative experience when hospice is involved, a fundraising breakfast audience… Continue reading

Lisa Holt
Karen Page addresses about 100 people Wednesday night

Group calls for more regulation of pot grows, processing sites in Jefferson County [Corrected]

CHIMACUM — A more thorough and inclusive process is needed in rural Jefferson County for marijuana growing operations, and neighbors ought to be notified of… Continue reading

Karen Page addresses about 100 people Wednesday night