Charlie Bermant

Brinnon Elementary School students wave the flag at the Loyalty Day Parade on Friday. The short parade celebrates patriotism and included 27 participants. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Brinnon’s 29th annual Loyalty Day Parade a welcome tradition

BRINNON — The 29th annual Loyalty Day Parade was much like its predecessors, which pleased those who participated or watched. “Everybody who’s somebody in the… Continue reading

Brinnon Elementary School students wave the flag at the Loyalty Day Parade on Friday. The short parade celebrates patriotism and included 27 participants. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Bob Bindschadler speaks to participants of the Taming Bigfoot competition Friday. Port Townsend High School student Steve Riepe helped hand out awards as Bigfoot. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Taming Bigfoot teams cut carbon emissions in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Thirteen teams saved a total of 30.5 tons of carbon dioxide, which represented an average reduction of just over 10 percent from… Continue reading

Bob Bindschadler speaks to participants of the Taming Bigfoot competition Friday. Port Townsend High School student Steve Riepe helped hand out awards as Bigfoot. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Brinnon lands $199,987 grant to refurbish school kitchen; award was second largest in round of state funding

BRINNON — A $199,987 state Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools grant will allow this small South County school to remodel a kitchen that has been in use… Continue reading

James Miller ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Port Townsend High School teacher accused of threatening principal ordered to mental health hospital

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend High School teacher charged with threatening the school's principal and coming into a classroom from which he had been… Continue reading

James Miller ()

WEEKEND REWIND: State funds study of linking Port Townsend’s Larry Scott Trail with Discovery Bay trailhead

PORT TOWNSEND — This year's state budget includes funding for a study to determine the best option for adding 6 miles onto the 8-mile Larry… Continue reading

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners chair Kathleen Kler

WEEKEND REWIND: Tribe, Jefferson County, developer open channels over proposed Brinnon resort

PORT TOWNSEND — A meeting Monday on a resort proposed in Brinnon accomplished its purpose of opening a clear channel of communication between the Port… Continue reading

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners chair Kathleen Kler
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‘Taming Bigfoot’ carbon footprint contest awards to be presented tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — Taming Bigfoot, a contest in which participants learned how to reduce their carbon footprints by understanding the environmental impact of their actions,… Continue reading

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Proposed levy would pay for Quilcene firefighters, chief says

QUILCENE — An emergency medical services levy on Tuesday's ballot would allow the Quilcene Fire Department to provide continuous fire protection, advocates say. Chief Larry… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Loyalty Day parade today has lasting effect in Brinnon

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 22. BRINNON — Today’s 29th Brinnon Loyalty Parade will be a small, short event. Nevertheless, it has… Continue reading

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State funds study of linking Port Townsend’s Larry Scott Trail with Discovery Bay trailhead

PORT TOWNSEND — This year's state budget includes funding for a study to determine the best option for adding 6 miles onto the 8-mile Larry… Continue reading

Andy Gregg

Western Flyer to be open for public tour Saturday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A public tour of the Western Flyer scheduled Saturday will continue an effort to connect the vessel to the community during its… Continue reading

Andy Gregg

Brinnon lands $199,987 grant to refurbish school kitchen; award was second largest in round of state funding

BRINNON — A $199,987 state Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools grant will allow this small South County school to remodel a kitchen that has been in use… Continue reading

Bob Bates and Sonny Wargo are two of the 10 residents currently staying at the Affordable Housing Action Group campsites at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Homeless seek longer-term stay at Jefferson County Fairgrounds; fundraising effort underway

PORT TOWNSEND — The Affordable Housing Action Group is attempting to raise funds to support a homeless community at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and negotiate… Continue reading

Bob Bates and Sonny Wargo are two of the 10 residents currently staying at the Affordable Housing Action Group campsites at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Myron Gauger

Port Townsend company near to launching electric vehicle shuttle

PORT TOWNSEND — A new company is gearing up to establish what it says is the state’s first electric vehicle shuttle service. The Port Townsend… Continue reading

Myron Gauger
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners chair Kathleen Kler

Tribe, Jefferson County, developer open channels over proposed Brinnon resort

PORT TOWNSEND — A meeting Monday on a resort proposed in Brinnon accomplished its purpose of opening a clear channel of communication between the Port… Continue reading

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners chair Kathleen Kler
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Port Gamble S’Klallam tribe raises concerns about proposed resort in Brinnon; meeting with commissioners set for today

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners will meet with the Port Gamble S'Klallam tribal council today to discuss the tribe's environmental concerns regarding a… Continue reading

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James Miller ()

Port Townsend High School teacher accused of threatening principal ordered to mental health hospital

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend High School teacher charged with threatening the school's principal and coming into a classroom from which he had been… Continue reading

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Consultant confident about Port Townsend School District superintendent search

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District will have an easier time recruiting a new superintendent than it did four years ago, according to… Continue reading

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Flashing lights, simulated gunfire to mark Navy exercise today on Indian Island

INDIAN ISLAND — An exercise Saturday is intended to connect U.S. Navy teams with area agencies while simulating an attack on the munitions facility. The… Continue reading

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Jefferson County officials are seeking grants to replace a stretch of Undi Road that has been severely damaged by landslides. (Monte Reinders)

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County eyes options to solve damage on West End’s Undi Road

FORKS — Jefferson County needs to plan a strategy for work on Undi Road in the next few months or face the possibility the damaged… Continue reading

Jefferson County officials are seeking grants to replace a stretch of Undi Road that has been severely damaged by landslides. (Monte Reinders)