Charlie Bermant

Olympic National Forest District Ranger Dean Yoshina addressed the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce this week. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Senior ranger at Quilcene meeting talks of change in Olympic National Forest management

QUILCENE — A change from timber management to a more environmentally sensitive process for the 628,000-acre Olympic National Forest has caused an economic setback while… Continue reading

Olympic National Forest District Ranger Dean Yoshina addressed the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce this week. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
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

Congressman underscores hospital’s importance in Jefferson County visit

PORT TOWNSEND — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer detailed the two-fold importance of rural hospitals in remarks Monday during his visit to Jefferson Healthcare. “Not only… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier arranges Redskins gear for sale Monday in preparation for the school's mascot change to Redhawks.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Last of the Port Townsend Redskins: High school selling off old mascot gear

PORT TOWNSEND — In preparation for the transition from Redskins to Redhawks as the school mascot, athletic gear that includes the name of the former… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier arranges Redskins gear for sale Monday in preparation for the school's mascot change to Redhawks.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier arranges Redskins gear for sale Monday in preparation for the school's mascot change to Redhawks.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Last of the Port Townsend Redskins: High school ridding itself of old mascot gear

PORT TOWNSEND — In preparation for the transition from Redskins to Redhawks as the school mascot, athletic gear that includes the name of the former… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier arranges Redskins gear for sale Monday in preparation for the school's mascot change to Redhawks.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Sarah Rubenstein gives a presentation about the Maritime Discovery Initiative in a public forum. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Choice for Port Townsend maritime program director expected to be announced this week; hopefuls tell of plans

PORT TOWNSEND — The new director of a program integrating ocean-lore and skills into the Port Townsend School District curriculum is expected to be named… Continue reading

Sarah Rubenstein gives a presentation about the Maritime Discovery Initiative in a public forum. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Lindsey Dandridge

New walking map encourages foot traffic in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A new walking map of Port Townsend displays the time required to walk from one block to another throughout the city. “Port… Continue reading

Lindsey Dandridge

Election candidates starting to shape up in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Democratic candidates, an incumbent prosecuting attorney and a political newcomer, have announced intentions to run for countywide offices. Scott Rosekrans, 62,… Continue reading

‘Pit-to-pier’ firm appeals Jefferson County’s Shoreline Master Plan

SHINE — A company that seeks to construct a 4-mile-long conveyor belt to move gravel and rocks from a quarry to Hood Canal has filed… Continue reading

‘Pit-to-pier’ firm appeals Jefferson County’s Shoreline Master Plan

SHINE — A company that seeks to construct a 4-mile-long conveyor belt to move gravel and rocks from a quarry to Hood Canal has filed… Continue reading

KPTZ board chairman Colin Foden

Port Townsend radio station starts strong on pledge drive with nearly $2,000 in opening hours

PORT TOWNSEND — KPTZ-91.9 FM’s spring pledge drive raised nearly $2,000 in the first four hours of the four-day event. “There is always a lot… Continue reading

KPTZ board chairman Colin Foden
Jefferson Parks and Recreation Director Matt Tyler

Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail in Port Townsend aimed at connections, safety

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail, scheduled for completion in 2015, will provide a pedestrian connection between Port Hadlock and Chimacum, streamlining a… Continue reading

Jefferson Parks and Recreation Director Matt Tyler

Charges reduced for Port Townsend residents during trial on woman’s death

PORT TOWNSEND — Second-degree manslaughter charges against two Port Townsend residents after the death of a 77-year-old woman in April have been reduced to criminal… Continue reading

A State Patrol bomb disposal unit vehicle in front of Blue Heron Middle School following this week’s bomb scare. — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Police investigating suspect in bomb threat at Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School

PORT TOWNSEND — A suspect had been identified but not interviewed as of Tuesday in the investigation of a bomb threat at Blue Heron Middle… Continue reading

A State Patrol bomb disposal unit vehicle in front of Blue Heron Middle School following this week’s bomb scare. — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue
A State Patrol bomb disposal unit vehicle in front of Blue Heron Middle School following this week's bomb scare. — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Police investigating suspect in bomb threat at Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School

PORT TOWNSEND — A suspect had been identified but not interviewed as of today in the investigation of a bomb threat at Blue Heron Middle… Continue reading

A State Patrol bomb disposal unit vehicle in front of Blue Heron Middle School following this week's bomb scare. — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue
Peter Quinn addresses county commissioners on Monday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Economic council head upbeat on Jefferson commerce

PORT TOWNSEND — The region’s economic state is optimistic, according to a presentation given to the Jefferson County Commissioners on Monday. “We are defined by… Continue reading

Peter Quinn addresses county commissioners on Monday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Erik Olsen

Free-speech advocate appears in Port Townsend court, agrees to put down signs for now

PORT TOWNSEND — A man who is testing the limits of the Port Townsend sign ordinance has agreed to comply with the law until his… Continue reading

Erik Olsen

Finalists for maritime schools initiative manager to speak Thursday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The selection of a project manager for the Maritime Discovery Schools Initiative moves ahead this week with the announcement of three finalists… Continue reading

The Rev. Skip Cadorette

Port Townsend Holy Week art show moves to Pope Marine Building; Thursday opening set

PORT TOWNSEND — An art show that commemorates Holy Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a move to a downtown location that sponsors hope… Continue reading

The Rev. Skip Cadorette

Brinnon elects honorary mayor in fundraiser so parks district can pay insurance company

BRINNON— The new “mayor” of this unincorporated community is one of its most visible and active citizens. “I’ve known him ever since he got here,”… Continue reading