Charlie Bermant

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City manager withdraws rejected recreation plan; Port Townsend, county to work independently on parks

PORT TOWNSEND — City Manager David Timmons said Jefferson County staff has turned down his plan to support recreation in East Jefferson County, and that… Continue reading

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U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

U.S. Rep. Kilmer touts Wild Olympics legislation as balance between economy, ecology during gathering

PORT TOWNSEND — The newest version of Wild Olympics legislation contributes to the balance of economy and ecology “that is in the DNA of our… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

Woman found dead in Port Townsend’s Boat Haven

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — The body of a 69-year-old woman was found in the waters of the Boat Haven on… Continue reading

Quimper Mercantile sales clerks Shelly Carlson

Today is last chance to invest in Quimper Mercantile general store in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Those who want to invest in the Quimper Mercantile Co. have until midnight tonight to buy stock and become part of the… Continue reading

Quimper Mercantile sales clerks Shelly Carlson
Chimacum Superintendent Rich Stewart

Ballots mailed today for proposed Chimacum, Brinnon school district levies

PORT TOWNSEND — Ballots will be mailed today for two proposed public school district levies aimed at bridging the gap between available school funds and… Continue reading

Chimacum Superintendent Rich Stewart

Intellicheck Mobilisa awarded patent for ID checking smartphone app

PORT TOWNSEND — Intellicheck Mobilisa Inc. has been awarded the company’s 17th patent for technology aimed at checking the authenticity of identification presented at such… Continue reading

Noise produced by Navy jets

Meeting on Navy jet noise effects from Whidbey Island slated for Jan. 27 in Port Townsend

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — A meeting to discuss the impact of jet noise on human health is scheduled for Jan.… Continue reading

Noise produced by Navy jets

More than $300,000 raised for Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center pact

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority has already raised the more than the $300,000 startup costs required in its… Continue reading

About Time owner Jeannine Kempees arranges the jewelry wall while preparing for reopening the store in its new location

Port Townsend’s About Time clothing store moves into new historical location

PORT TOWNSEND — A clothing store that has operated in four downtown locations during the past 31 years has moved to its fifth, with a… Continue reading

About Time owner Jeannine Kempees arranges the jewelry wall while preparing for reopening the store in its new location
State Trooper Linda Allen and her canine partner

Bogus bomb threat shortens school day at Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School

PORT TOWNSEND — A threatening message on the wall of Blue Heron Middle School resulted in the evacuation of the approximately 400 students and the… Continue reading

State Trooper Linda Allen and her canine partner

White powder in Jefferson County Courthouse found to be boric acid

PORT TOWNSEND — The discovery of white powder in the Jefferson County Courthouse restroom disrupted governmental business for several hours Friday before authorities determined it… Continue reading

State Trooper Linda Allen and her canine partner

Bogus bomb threat shortens school day at Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School

PORT TOWNSEND — A threatening message on the wall of Blue Heron Middle School resulted in the evacuation of the approximately 400 students and the… Continue reading

State Trooper Linda Allen and her canine partner

White powder in Jefferson County Courthouse found to be boric acid

PORT TOWNSEND — The discovery of white powder in the Jefferson County Courthouse restroom disrupted governmental business for several hours Friday before authorities determined it… Continue reading

Crystie Kisler ties bread to a fruit tree in preparation for Saturday's Wassail celebration at Finnriver Farms in Chimacum. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Chimacum farm to celebrate agriculture with Wassail event Saturday

CHIMACUM — Finnriver Farm & Cidery has revived a centuries-old tradition to celebrate the connection of agriculture to the community. The farm will hold its… Continue reading

Crystie Kisler ties bread to a fruit tree in preparation for Saturday's Wassail celebration at Finnriver Farms in Chimacum. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Chief Civil Deputy Brian Tracer

New East Jefferson Fire-Rescue deputy chief to move from sheriff’s office to fire department on Jan. 20

PORT TOWNSEND — The newly hired deputy chief for East Jefferson Fire-Rescue already is familiar with local law enforcement and fire prevention strategies. Jefferson County… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Chief Civil Deputy Brian Tracer
Port Townsend School District Director of Support Services Brad Taylor inspects some of the insulation stored in the condemned Lincoln Building. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend School District to seek firm for renewal of condemned Lincoln Building

PORT TOWNSEND— Port Townsend School District officials hope to enlist a private company to spend between $4 million and $6 million to rehabilitate the Lincoln… Continue reading

Port Townsend School District Director of Support Services Brad Taylor inspects some of the insulation stored in the condemned Lincoln Building. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce President Amanda Funaro

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce announces awards finalists; winners to be named Jan. 26

PORT TOWNSEND— The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its three annual service awards. The finalists will be honored and winners… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce President Amanda Funaro
Bill LeMaster

Port Townsend School Board to plan how to fill unexpired term after LeMaster’s Monday resignation

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School Board will consider in February how to name a replacement for Bill LeMaster. LeMaster, 65, resigned in the… Continue reading

Bill LeMaster
The Western Flyer

Western Flyer owner up on rent at Port Townsend Boat Haven; boat draws Steinbeck enthusiasts

PORT TOWNSEND — The owner of a boat once used by author John Steinbeck, which has been in arrears in Boat Haven, is now ahead… Continue reading

The Western Flyer

Jefferson County emergency plan approved at Monday meeting in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Bob Hamlin characterizes Jefferson County’s emergency strategy in terms that evoke the spirit of cooperation. “I call it a team of teams,”… Continue reading