Charlie Bermant

Public hearing set tonight for Port Townsend Paper mill project

PORT TOWNSEND –– A hearing sponsored by the state Department of Ecology on a Port Townsend Paper Corp. request to add new processing equipment to… Continue reading

The Starlight Room in Port Townsend recently received the Entrepreneurs of the Year award from the Washington State Main Street Program. Commemorating this are

Two Port Townsend locales honored with Main Street program awards

PORT TOWNSEND — Two downtown landmarks have been recognized by the Washington State Main Street Program for entrepreneurship and visual impact. The Starlight Room, a… Continue reading

The Starlight Room in Port Townsend recently received the Entrepreneurs of the Year award from the Washington State Main Street Program. Commemorating this are
Jefferson County Elections Supervisor Betty Johnson

JEFFERSON ELECTION PREVIEW: Democrats dominate candidacy filings

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Republicans didn't apply for partisan county elected offices. Of the 14 candidates for partisan offices, 10 filed as Democrats while… Continue reading

Jefferson County Elections Supervisor Betty Johnson
Port Townsend High School alumni show Redskins colors in Saturday's Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade for the last time. The school will adopt a new mascot

Rhody Festival parade has that ‘wow’ factor, bids farewell to Port Townsend High’s Redskins mascot after 79 years (** Festival ends today — schedule of events, Rhody Run ** )

PORT TOWNSEND — Overcast skies did not dampen the enthusiasm of the observers or the participants at the 79th annual Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival Grand… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School alumni show Redskins colors in Saturday's Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade for the last time. The school will adopt a new mascot
Free-speech advocate Richard Olson was back in his spot in Pope Marine Park on Thursday after an absence of 21/2 weeks. He is due to appear in Jefferson County District Court on May 28 to face code-violation charges. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Free speech signs back at Port Townsend’s Pope Marine Park park

PORT TOWNSEND — After a 2½-week absence, a free speech activist was back in his regular spot in Pope Marine Park on Thursday. Richard Erik… Continue reading

Free-speech advocate Richard Olson was back in his spot in Pope Marine Park on Thursday after an absence of 21/2 weeks. He is due to appear in Jefferson County District Court on May 28 to face code-violation charges. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The Rhododendron Festival float

Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival a homecoming for many — Grand Parade at 1 p.m. today

PORT TOWNSEND — The 79th annual Rhododendron Festival gets into full swing today (Saturday). This year's theme for the festival is “Roaring Rhody,” with the… Continue reading

The Rhododendron Festival float

Races shape up for most offices in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — On the eve of the final day of the candidate filing period for this year's elections, all but three of the 14… Continue reading

Chimacum Creek cleanup among priorities for Jefferson County Clean Water District fee hike

PORT TOWNSEND — A fee assessed by the Jefferson County Department of Public Health to support water quality programs will result in a $15 increase… Continue reading

Free-speech advocate Richard Olson was back in his spot in Pope Marine Park on Thursday after an absence of 21/2 weeks. He is due to appear in Jefferson County District Court on May 28 to face code-violation charges. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Free speech signs back at Port Townsend’s Pope Marine Park park

PORT TOWNSEND — After a 2½-week absence, a free speech activist was back in his regular spot in Pope Marine Park on Thursday. Richard Erik… Continue reading

Free-speech advocate Richard Olson was back in his spot in Pope Marine Park on Thursday after an absence of 21/2 weeks. He is due to appear in Jefferson County District Court on May 28 to face code-violation charges. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Hadlock man found dead, hanging in tree near Chimacum Creek Primary School

CHIMACUM — A 28-year-old Port Hadlock man fatally hanged himself about 45 feet up a fir tree Wednesday on property adjacent to the Chimacum Creek… Continue reading

Races shape up for most offices in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — On the eve of the final day of the candidate filing period for this year's elections, all but three of the 14… Continue reading

The Rhododendron Festival float

WEEKEND: Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival a homecoming for many; parades step off today

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, May 16. PORT TOWNSEND — The 79th annual Rhododendron Festival gets into full swing today with a pair… Continue reading

The Rhododendron Festival float

Chimacum Creek cleanup among priorities for Jefferson County Clean Water District fee hike

PORT TOWNSEND — A fee assessed by the Jefferson County Department of Public Health to support water quality programs will result in a $15 increase… Continue reading

David Stanko of Port Townsend files for the position of Jefferson County Sheriff on Wednesday and is helped by Elections Supervisor Betty Johnson. Filing continues until 4:30 p.m. Friday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Contest forms in Jefferson County sheriff race

PORT TOWNSEND­ — A contest has shaped up in the Jefferson County sheriff race. Democrat David Stanko, 66, of Port Townsend will face Ken Przygocki,… Continue reading

David Stanko of Port Townsend files for the position of Jefferson County Sheriff on Wednesday and is helped by Elections Supervisor Betty Johnson. Filing continues until 4:30 p.m. Friday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Hadlock man found dead, hanging in tree near Chimacum Creek Primary School

CHIMACUM — A 28-year-old Port Hadlock man fatally hanged himself about 45 feet up a fir tree Wednesday on property adjacent to the Chimacum Creek… Continue reading

Port Hadlock man found dead, hanging in tree near Chimacum Creek Primary School

CHIMACUM — A 28-year-old Port Hadlock man fatally hanged himself about 45 feet up a fir tree Wednesday on property adjacent to the Chimacum Creek… Continue reading

David Stanko of Port Townsend files for the position of Jefferson County Sheriff on Wednesday and is helped by Elections Supervisor Betty Johnson. Filing continues until 4:30 p.m. Friday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Contest forms in Jefferson County sheriff race

PORT TOWNSEND­ — A contest has shaped up in the Jefferson County sheriff race. Democrat David Stanko, 66, of Port Townsend will face Ken Przygocki,… Continue reading

David Stanko of Port Townsend files for the position of Jefferson County Sheriff on Wednesday and is helped by Elections Supervisor Betty Johnson. Filing continues until 4:30 p.m. Friday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Opposition appears in Jefferson County prosecutor race

PORT TOWNSEND — A lively opening for the Jefferson County filing season Monday, when 14 candidates filed for this year’s election, slowed down Tuesday with… Continue reading

Rhododendron Festival royalty leave handprints in cement Monday. From left

Rhododendron Festival royal court leaves permanent mark to kick off events

PORT TOWNSEND — The 2014 Rhododendron Festival royal court members imprinted their hands in a wet block of cement earlier this week to immortalize their… Continue reading

Rhododendron Festival royalty leave handprints in cement Monday. From left
Heart of Service Award winners Virginia Johnson

Six honored in Port Townsend with Heart of Service Award

PORT TOWNSEND — The spirit of volunteerism and generosity was celebrated Tuesday when six community heroes were honored during the ninth annual Heart of Service… Continue reading

Heart of Service Award winners Virginia Johnson