Charlie Bermant

Pipe repair expected later this week to stop treated sewage leak at Port Townsend’s North Beach

PORT TOWNSEND — City officials expect to repair a broken pipe at North Beach that is leaking treated sewage into the Strait of Juan de… Continue reading

Chimacum High School senior Jarrith McCoy

Filmmaker shares insight, experience with Chimacum high-schoolers

CHIMACUM — The entire world is a soundstage with the youth of today poised to tell its stories, a prominent filmmaker told hundreds of Chimacum… Continue reading

Chimacum High School senior Jarrith McCoy
A Port Townsend fuel station once owned by Pettit Oil and recently acquired by Masco Petroleum was visited by vehicles bearing both companies' logos Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Trustee lawyer: Ex-Pettit Oil customers should gain reimbursement

PORT TOWNSEND — Customers left in the cold after the bankruptcy of Pettit Oil in January don't need to do anything to recoup their funds… Continue reading

A Port Townsend fuel station once owned by Pettit Oil and recently acquired by Masco Petroleum was visited by vehicles bearing both companies' logos Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Nathanael O'Hara

O’Hara will fill unexpired Port Townsend School Board term

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School Board appointed Nathanael O'Hara on Monday to fill the unexpired term of Bill LeMaster, who resigned in December… Continue reading

Nathanael O'Hara
Aaron Vallat

Rhythm Planet group in Port Townsend allows budding musicians to work alongside pros

PORT TOWNSEND — A musical program highlighting drumming and active in Jefferson County for 18 years helps young people to learn their instruments, work with… Continue reading

Aaron Vallat
Jefferson County Planning Director Stacie Hoskins inspects some of the applications for marijuana operations in the unincorporated parts of the county.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County, Port Townsend city split over how to permit pot growing, processing

PORT TOWNSEND — Regulations already in place are sufficient for overseeing marijuana-related businesses, Jefferson County officials say, while the city of Port Townsend grapples with… Continue reading

Jefferson County Planning Director Stacie Hoskins inspects some of the applications for marijuana operations in the unincorporated parts of the county.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Documentary filmmaker Ian Hinkle

Old boat in Port Townsend linked to author Steinbeck filmed for documentary

PORT TOWNSEND — The Western Flyer, a boat used by John Steinbeck that is now in derelict condition in the Boat Haven, has drawn the… Continue reading

Documentary filmmaker Ian Hinkle
Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman

Burgeoning artists to be invited into new residency at Port Townsend’s Centrum

PORT TOWNSEND — Centrum will offer a residency program this fall for visual artists who are at the beginning of their careers. “We have several… Continue reading

Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman
Michael J. Pierce

Second double-murder retrial for Michael J. Pierce to begin next week in Port Orchard

PORT TOWNSEND — Attorneys for the prosecution and defense are preparing for a third go-around in the double-murder trial of Michael J. Pierce. The new… Continue reading

Michael J. Pierce
Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman

Burgeoning artists to be invited into new residency at Port Townsend’s Centrum

PORT TOWNSEND — Centrum will offer a residency program this fall for visual artists who are at the beginning of their careers. “We have several… Continue reading

Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman
Michael J. Pierce

Second double-murder retrial for Michael J. Pierce to begin next week in Port Orchard

PORT TOWNSEND — Attorneys for the prosecution and defense are preparing for a third go-around in the double-murder trial of Michael J. Pierce. The new… Continue reading

Michael J. Pierce
Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman

Burgeoning artists to be invited into new residency at Port Townsend’s Centrum

PORT TOWNSEND — Centrum will offer a residency program this fall for visual artists who are at the beginning of their careers. “We have several… Continue reading

Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman
Michael J. Pierce

Second double-murder retrial for Michael J. Pierce to begin next week in Port Orchard

PORT TOWNSEND — Attorneys for the prosecution and defense are preparing for a third go-around in the double-murder trial of Michael J. Pierce. The new… Continue reading

Michael J. Pierce
Arhata Osho

Port Townsend protester rejects rule on free-speech displays

PORT TOWNSEND — The day after the City Council discussed establishing guidelines for free-speech displays, the man who prompted the discussion said he will not… Continue reading

Arhata Osho
Dan Ferland

Port Townsend schools’ new orchestra teacher looks to spring concert

PORT TOWNSEND — Three months after the Port Townsend School District’s orchestra teacher resigned, another instructor has picked up the baton. “I’m very impressed with… Continue reading

Dan Ferland
Arhata Osho

Port Townsend protester rejects rule on free-speech displays

PORT TOWNSEND — The day after the City Council discussed establishing guidelines for free-speech displays, the man who prompted the discussion said he will not… Continue reading

Arhata Osho
Jefferson County Department of Community Development Director Carl Smith

Jefferson County community development planners discuss impact of new fees — and costs of pot permits

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Department of Community Development has saved money and increased efficiency by passing some expenses onto the consumer, but it… Continue reading

Jefferson County Department of Community Development Director Carl Smith
Nicole Black

Selling ‘election’ in Brinnon will benefit parks commission; mock contest starts Saturday

BRINNON — In most places, buying an election is a crime. In Brinnon, it’s part of the plan. A contest to choose a “mayor,” a… Continue reading

Nicole Black
The Port Townsend Library will move back into the Carnegie Building in June

Port Townsend Library to pack up, move back home to Carnegie building in June

PORT TOWNSEND — After more than a year in a temporary location, the Port Townsend Library plans to return to the Carnegie building in June.… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Library will move back into the Carnegie Building in June

150 dance against domestic violence in Port Townsend park

PORT TOWNSEND — Pope Marine Park was filled with dancers as people gathered to raise consciousness about domestic violence during Port Townsend Rising. “This is… Continue reading