Charlie Bermant

Beaches appear clean after Bangor naval base spill of oil, water mixture; shellfish harvest still suspended

BANGOR — Officials with the Navy, the state Department of Ecology, the Coast Guard and Jefferson County Public Health continued Thursday to monitor the possible… Continue reading

Beaches appear clean after Bangor naval base spill of oil, water mixture; shellfish harvest still suspended

BANGOR — Officials with the Navy, the state Department of Ecology, the Coast Guard and Jefferson County Public Health continued Thursday to monitor the possible… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rich Stewart shows his appreciation to Chimacum voters Tuesday night for their approval of a school levy. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Chimacum, Brinnon voters approve two property tax measures for schools

PORT TOWNSEND — Officials with the Chimacum and Brinnon public school districts thanked voters for their support of property tax levies, saying the funds would… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rich Stewart shows his appreciation to Chimacum voters Tuesday night for their approval of a school levy. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Madrona MindBody Institute co-creator Allison Dey

Port Townsend Rising celebrates women, brings awareness of domestic violence with Friday series of events

PORT TOWNSEND — An all-day event culminating in a community dance at Haller Fountain on Friday is intended to call attention to violence against women… Continue reading

Madrona MindBody Institute co-creator Allison Dey

State signs off on Jefferson County’s shoreline master program after three years of work

PORT TOWNSEND — After more than three years of debate, the state has approved Jefferson County’s shoreline master program, which sets rules for the development… Continue reading

Linda Ferris

‘Raw, powerful’ art on display in show opening today in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A gallery showing of art by people with disabilities that begins today provides an active creative outlet for people who may have… Continue reading

Linda Ferris
Port Townsend High School Athletic Director Scott Wilson inspects the Redskins logo on the floor of the high school gym. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Process of choosing new Port Townsend High School mascot expected to end in June

PORT TOWNSEND — Students meeting to recommend a mascot to replace the Port Townsend High School Redskins are considering several possibilities, with Redhawks one of… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School Athletic Director Scott Wilson inspects the Redskins logo on the floor of the high school gym. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Library Director Meredith Wagner

Tech is future of libraries, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce told

PORT TOWNSEND — The future of libraries is their ability to provide technology options and training, a Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce audience was told.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library Director Meredith Wagner

Voters approve Chimacum, Brinnon school levy measures

PORT TOWNSEND — Two school levy measures were handily approved on Tuesday night, continuing funding that will be used for maintenance and operation of the… Continue reading

Voters approve Chimacum, Brinnon school levy measures

PORT TOWNSEND — Two school levy measures were handily approved on Tuesday night, continuing funding that will be used for maintenance and operation of the… Continue reading

Elizabeth Van Zonneveld addresses the Jefferson County commissioners Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Ludlow Drainage District candidate claims election was flawed

PORT LUDLOW — An incumbent candidate who was defeated in the Feb. 3 Port Ludlow Drainage District race has accused the Jefferson county auditor and… Continue reading

Elizabeth Van Zonneveld addresses the Jefferson County commissioners Monday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Steve Tucker holds an aerial shot of the Boat Haven during a meeting Wednesday. Closing a lane along the water will free up several parking spaces that will be able to accommodate peak season overflow. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port of Port Townsend commissioner: Added Boat Haven ramp to increase efficiency

PORT TOWNSEND — A second ramp in the Boat Haven, expected to open in about 18 months, will benefit fisherman and boaters, a Port of… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Steve Tucker holds an aerial shot of the Boat Haven during a meeting Wednesday. Closing a lane along the water will free up several parking spaces that will be able to accommodate peak season overflow. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend’s Students for Sustainability face Monday deadline for train ticket funds

PORT TOWNSEND — A group of students who want to travel to Washington, D.C., to lobby for energy sustainability are trying to raise funds for… Continue reading

Third-grader Henri Bothell

Missoula Theater, Optional Education Program students to unveil play in Port Townsend on Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — Some 50 students will put on a production this weekend with the help of a traveling theater troupe. For at least 15… Continue reading

Third-grader Henri Bothell
Brita Guthrie

Port Townsend’s Sea Gal back in game for Seahawks victory parade today in Seattle

SEATTLE — After today’s parade that celebrates the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory, Port Townsend native Brita Guthrie’s life will go back to normal. She… Continue reading

Brita Guthrie
Port of Port Townsend Director Larry Crockett

Mobilisa CEO details modern identification methods for Jefferson chamber audience

PORT TOWNSEND — Although identification-scanning technology has been in use for several years, a Port Townsend company’s innovation has turned the process into a cellphone… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Director Larry Crockett
The 100-year-old tugboat Chickamauga is brought into the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Friday.  —Photo by   Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Century-old derelict tugboat brought to Port Townsend — what’s next?

PORT TOWNSEND — A 100-year-old derelict tugboat was towed to the Boat Haven on Friday afternoon, where it will be stored for the time being.… Continue reading

The 100-year-old tugboat Chickamauga is brought into the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Friday.  —Photo by   Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Brita Guthrie

IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS EARLIER: Sea Gal from North Olympic Peninsula to dance at Super Bowl

PORT TOWNSEND — Although no Port Townsend High School graduates will play in the Super Bowl, the school and the town will be represented on… Continue reading

Brita Guthrie
The building that housed Lincoln School in Port Townsend lost its ornate roof in a storm in the 1920s.  — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Lessee sought to rehabilitate Port Townsend’s historical school building; without one, it likely will be razed

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School Board has started a 90-day countdown for finding a company that will spend between $4 million and $6… Continue reading

The building that housed Lincoln School in Port Townsend lost its ornate roof in a storm in the 1920s.  — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Library collections manager Beverly Moore catalogs some of the books that will need to be stored in anticipation of the library’s move back into the Carnegie Building

Port Townsend Library board to urge limited nationwide search for new chief

PORT TOWNSEND — The library advisory board will recommend to the City Council that a limited nationwide search be done for a new library director,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library collections manager Beverly Moore catalogs some of the books that will need to be stored in anticipation of the library’s move back into the Carnegie Building