Charlie Bermant

The breakwater at Port Hudson

Emergency repair for Point Hudson breakwater approved by Port of Port Townsend after boating accident

PORT TOWNSEND — A breakwater in the Point Hudson Marina damaged when a yacht collided with it last week is scheduled for repair next week.… Continue reading

The breakwater at Port Hudson

First clue revealed in Port Townsend Film Festival’s Guess the Guest contest; prizes include photo opp with star

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival has announced the first of three clues to the identity of the 2014 special guest. The first… Continue reading

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Chairman W. Ron Allen addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Chair: Jamestown S’Klallam tribe will carry on economic success

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jamestown S’Klallam tribe will continue to have a positive economic impact on the Northern Olympic Peninsula, according to tribal chairman Ron… Continue reading

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Chairman W. Ron Allen addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Driver in March crash in Port Townsend in which 2 kids were hurt faces vehicular assault charges

PORT TOWNSEND — A driver involved in an accident that sent him and two juvenile passengers to the hospital has been charged with two counts… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners confirm acting treasurer

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Chief Deputy Treasurer Janet Holbrook was confirmed as acting treasurer by the county commissioners Monday, providing a transition between the… Continue reading

Driver in March crash in which 2 kids were hurt faces vehicular assault charges

PORT TOWNSEND — A driver involved in an accident that sent him and two juvenile passengers to the hospital has been charged with two counts… Continue reading

Northwind Arts Center Executive Director Michael D’Alessandro and board chair Jeanette Best inspect the new downtown Port Townsend space the gallery hopes to take over in October. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Northwind Arts Center’s move likely to inspire other shifts in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — If the Northwind Arts Center is successful in moving to a larger space downtown, a chain-reaction could ensue that affects arts, business,… Continue reading

Northwind Arts Center Executive Director Michael D’Alessandro and board chair Jeanette Best inspect the new downtown Port Townsend space the gallery hopes to take over in October. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Memorial Field was dedicated 66 years ago.  —Peninsula Daily News photo

Jefferson County seeks second opinion on red-tagged Memorial Field bleachers

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is getting a second opinion about the condition of the grandstand at Memorial Field to confirm or refute another engineer’s… Continue reading

Memorial Field was dedicated 66 years ago.  —Peninsula Daily News photo
Ron McElroy

WEEKEND: Chili, horseshoes, corn bread to highlight Port Townsend Chili Cook-off on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The original idea for the Port Townsend Chili Cook-off was to determine whether Texas or Oklahoma recipes were the best. After 34… Continue reading

Ron McElroy
Memorial Field was dedicated 66 years ago.  —Peninsula Daily News photo

Jefferson County seeks second opinion on red-tagged Memorial Field bleachers

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is getting a second opinion about the condition of the grandstand at Memorial Field to confirm or refute another engineer's… Continue reading

Memorial Field was dedicated 66 years ago.  —Peninsula Daily News photo
Wheel-In Motor Movie owner Rick Wiley said he needs to raise roughly $20

Digital or bust: Owner of Peninsula’s only drive-in asking for financial help with conversion

PORT TOWNSEND — The Wheel-In Motor Movie, still closed a month later than its usual early May opening for the summer drive-in movie season, might… Continue reading

Wheel-In Motor Movie owner Rick Wiley said he needs to raise roughly $20
The site of the former Landfall Restaurant in Port Townsend

Plans underway for restaurant on site of former Landfall eatery in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A new eatery on the site of the former Landfall Restaurant could open one year from now, according to Port of Port… Continue reading

The site of the former Landfall Restaurant in Port Townsend
Ron McElroy

WEEKEND: Chili, horseshoes, corn bread to highlight Port Townsend Chili Cook-off on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The original idea for the Port Townsend Chili Cook-off was to determine whether Texas or Oklahoma recipes were the best. After 34… Continue reading

Ron McElroy
Wheel-In Motor Movie owner Rick Wiley said he needs to raise roughly $20

Digital or bust: Owner of Peninsula’s only drive-in asking for financial help with conversion

PORT TOWNSEND — The Wheel-In Motor Movie, still closed a month later than its usual early May opening for the summer drive-in movie season, might… Continue reading

Wheel-In Motor Movie owner Rick Wiley said he needs to raise roughly $20
The site of the former Landfall Restaurant in Port Townsend

Plans underway for restaurant on site of former Landfall eatery in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A new eatery on the site of the former Landfall Restaurant could open one year from now, according to Port of Port… Continue reading

The site of the former Landfall Restaurant in Port Townsend
Ron McElroy

WEEKEND: Chili, horseshoes, corn bread to highlight Port Townsend Chili Cook-off on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The original idea for the Port Townsend Chili Cook-off was to determine whether Texas or Oklahoma recipes were the best. After 34… Continue reading

Ron McElroy
Unopposed Jefferson County Treasurer candidate Stacie Hoskins addresses Democrats on Tuesday night at a party gathering in Port Townsend. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson Democrats remain thoughtful about election action despite lack of GOP competition

PORT TOWNSEND — Although buoyed by the lack of Republican Party candidates in this year’s election, Jefferson County Democrats still must strive to make the… Continue reading

Unopposed Jefferson County Treasurer candidate Stacie Hoskins addresses Democrats on Tuesday night at a party gathering in Port Townsend. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Hospitality volunteers Chuck Sances

Fort Worden campus’ new management to show off Saturday with open house [Corrected]

PORT TOWNSEND — One month after taking over the management of the campus portion of Fort Worden State Park, the Lifelong Learning Center Public Development… Continue reading

Hospitality volunteers Chuck Sances

Marijuana and its effects on teens topic of gathering in Chimacum today (Tuesday)

CHIMACUM — Marijuana may be legal now for Washington state adults, but that doesn't mean it's good for teens, according to a group planning a… Continue reading

Samantha Thomas

Chimacum audit aimed at clearing the way for students to walk to school

CHIMACUM — Young people who walk and bicycle rather than ride in cars are healthier, said those who want to make it easier for students… Continue reading

Samantha Thomas