Charlie Bermant

Week of Share the Bounty programming in Jefferson County aims at childhood hunger; events start Sunday

Week of Share the Bounty programming in Jefferson County aims at childhood hunger; events start Sunday

CHIMACUM — A weeklong series of events aimed at raising awareness of childhood hunger will begin Sunday with a benefit concert and be followed by… Continue reading

Week of Share the Bounty programming in Jefferson County aims at childhood hunger; events start Sunday
Jefferson County Historical Society Executive Director Bill Tennent straightens out a display in the newly configured museum gift shop. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Jefferson Historical Society marks its 135th anniversary Saturday at Port Townsend museum

PORT TOWNSEND — The 135th birthday of the Jefferson County Historical Society is an opportunity to celebrate the past. “It seems like a milestone to… Continue reading

Jefferson County Historical Society Executive Director Bill Tennent straightens out a display in the newly configured museum gift shop. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Linda LeBrane

Man convicted in vicious attack on Port Townsend woman returns to prison after violating court order

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend woman who was beaten, stabbed and left for dead with a slashed throat in an Idaho beet field in… Continue reading

Linda LeBrane
Artist Margie McDonald displays some of the wire art she will demonstrate in a Saturday workshop to kick off the monthlong Escape into Art fundraiser. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

‘Escape into Art’ highlights student work with month of fundraising activities for Port Townsend schools

PORT TOWNSEND — Forty-three Port Townsend businesses are participating in the monthlong “Escape into Art,” a fundraiser for school-based art programs. “This is an annual… Continue reading

Artist Margie McDonald displays some of the wire art she will demonstrate in a Saturday workshop to kick off the monthlong Escape into Art fundraiser. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Brenda Tyner of the Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority receives training on the park’s Atrio reservation system from Atrio’s Nicholas Franklin. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Management change begins today at Port Townsend’s Fort Worden State Park

PORT TOWNSEND — State Parks will transfer management of the campus portion of Fort Worden State Park to the Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority… Continue reading

Brenda Tyner of the Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority receives training on the park’s Atrio reservation system from Atrio’s Nicholas Franklin. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Treasurer Judi Morris will retire June 30. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County treasurer to retire with six months of term remaining

PORT TOWNSEND ­­— The Jefferson County treasurer is retiring June 30 with six months left on her present term, her fourth. Judi Morris, last elected… Continue reading

Jefferson County Treasurer Judi Morris will retire June 30. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Attorney Michael Haas announced Tuesday he is challenging incumbent Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Scott Rosekrans in this year’s election. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend defense attorney aims at Jefferson County prosecutor’s seat

PORT TOWNSEND — The first contested race in this year’s election season emerged Tuesday with an announced challenge to the incumbent Jefferson County prosecuting attorney.… Continue reading

Attorney Michael Haas announced Tuesday he is challenging incumbent Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Scott Rosekrans in this year’s election. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
KPTZ-FM volunteer Steve Oakford logs tape at the station Tuesday. The three-year old community station is one of several nonprofit tenants at the Mountain View Campus. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend reduces Mountain View Commons lease proposal to 15-year term

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has scaled down a proposed agreement for the city’s renewal of the lease of the Mountain View Commons property… Continue reading

KPTZ-FM volunteer Steve Oakford logs tape at the station Tuesday. The three-year old community station is one of several nonprofit tenants at the Mountain View Campus. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson Land Trust envisions Chimacum farm center at key crossroads

Jefferson Land Trust envisions Chimacum farm center at key crossroads

PORT TOWNSEND — The Chimacum crossroads will soon become a center of farm activity and resources, according to a presentation given to the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Jefferson Land Trust envisions Chimacum farm center at key crossroads
Karen Page

Rural residents worried about what they say are lax marijuana-growing rules in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — While several residents have voiced concerns about a perceived lack of regulations for the establishment of rural marijuana growing operations, Jefferson County… Continue reading

Karen Page
Karen Page

Rural residents worried about what they say are lax marijuana-growing rules

PORT TOWNSEND — While several residents have voiced concerns about a perceived lack of regulations for the establishment of rural marijuana growing operations, Jefferson County… Continue reading

Karen Page
During Brinnon’s Loyalty Day Parade

Brinnon celebrates love of country: Loyalty Day draws praise of officials

BRINNON — The annual Loyalty Day Parade drew about 100 people to this south county town to celebrate patriotism. “If you want to see what… Continue reading

During Brinnon’s Loyalty Day Parade
While signs against fishing or boating were up all winter at Anderson Lake

Anderson Lake between Port Townsend and Chimacum to open Saturday for trout fishing season

CHIMACUM — Anderson Lake is scheduled to open for fishing and boating Saturday on the first day of the state lowland lake trout fishing season.… Continue reading

While signs against fishing or boating were up all winter at Anderson Lake
YMCA staffers Molly Fahrenschon

WEEKEND: YMCA, partners present Kids Health Day on Saturday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday's Kids Health Day is an example of the collaborations the Jefferson County YMCA has pursued, said the organization's executive director. Kids… Continue reading

YMCA staffers Molly Fahrenschon
While signs against fishing or boating were up all winter at Anderson Lake

Anderson Lake between Port Townsend and Chimacum to open Saturday for trout fishing season

CHIMACUM — Anderson Lake is scheduled to open for fishing and boating Saturday on the first day of the state lowland lake trout fishing season.… Continue reading

While signs against fishing or boating were up all winter at Anderson Lake
Jefferson Community School office manager Chelsea Jones

Jefferson Community School in Port Townsend to enroll international students

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Community School will recruit foreign students for the next school year after a successful vetting by the federal Department of Homeland… Continue reading

Jefferson Community School office manager Chelsea Jones
YMCA staffers Molly Fahrenschon

WEEKEND: YMCA, partners present Kids Health Day on Saturday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday's Kids Health Day is an example of the collaborations the Jefferson County YMCA has pursued, said the organization's executive director. Kids… Continue reading

YMCA staffers Molly Fahrenschon
While signs against fishing or boating were up all winter at Anderson Lake

Anderson Lake between Port Townsend and Chimacum to open Saturday for trout fishing season

CHIMACUM — Anderson Lake is scheduled to open for fishing and boating Saturday on the first day of the state lowland lake trout fishing season.… Continue reading

While signs against fishing or boating were up all winter at Anderson Lake
Jefferson Community School office manager Chelsea Jones

Jefferson Community School in Port Townsend to enroll international students

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Community School will recruit foreign students for the next school year after a successful vetting by the federal Department of Homeland… Continue reading

Jefferson Community School office manager Chelsea Jones
Sarah Rubenstein

Director named to head Port Townsend maritime program

PORT TOWNSEND — A Blue Heron Middle School teacher is the manager of a new program to integrate maritime curriculum into Port Townsend School District… Continue reading

Sarah Rubenstein