Charlie Bermant

Arran Stark

Jefferson Healthcare hospital cafeteria set to reopen April 18 following upgrades

PORT TOWNSEND — Chef Arran Stark spent four years redefining hospital food. In April, he plans to pick up where he left off — and… Continue reading

Arran Stark

Students to weigh-in on Morrison Grant recipients with Jefferson County Community Foundation

CHIMACUM — Students will help select the organizations that receive Morrison Grant money. “This will encourage kids to develop an interest in philanthropy,” said Carla… Continue reading

Chimacum High School choir teacher Laura Lorentzen

Chimacum High School seeks donations to help pay for student athletic fees, new choir robes

CHIMACUM — Chimacum High School is asking for donations to pay for student athletic fees and buy new outfits for the choir. The fundraising is… Continue reading

Chimacum High School choir teacher Laura Lorentzen
This is the last year that Nathan Barnett

WEEKEND REWIND: End of an era: Port Townsend pair giving up reins on Victorian Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — When Nathan Barnett and Cindy Madsen took over management of the Port Townsend Victorian Festival four years ago, they said they sought… Continue reading

This is the last year that Nathan Barnett
David Sullivan ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County Commissioner David Sullivan will seek fourth term

PORT TOWNSEND — David Sullivan will seek a fourth term as Jefferson County District 2 commissioner, he announced Tuesday. Sullivan expects the most important issues… Continue reading

David Sullivan ()
State Sen. Jim Hargrove ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Vacancy coming with state Sen. Jim Hargrove’s retirement prompts political ambitions

SEQUIM — A vacancy created by state Sen. Jim Hargrove's decision to step down at the end of his current term has led to speculation… Continue reading

State Sen. Jim Hargrove ()
Nathan Barnett

WEEKEND: Festival explores Port Townsend’s Victorian roots

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, March 18. PORT TOWNSEND — The 20th annual Victorian Heritage Festival taking place this weekend refocuses a romanticized… Continue reading

Nathan Barnett
Bargain hunters can purchase a bag of clothes for a dollar at this weekend's Jeffco Community Garage Sale and Flea Market. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Jeffco Community Garage Sale on Saturday in Port Townsend is bigger than ever

PORT TOWNSEND — The 14th annual Jeffco Community Garage Sale and Flea Market promises to be a bargain-hunter's paradise. It will take over all of… Continue reading

Bargain hunters can purchase a bag of clothes for a dollar at this weekend's Jeffco Community Garage Sale and Flea Market. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Dianne Diamond prepares an art sale consisting of work by her late sister

Art sale starting Saturday celebrates Port Townsend woman’s lifetime of achievement

PORT TOWNSEND — Artist Sandy Diamond's life will be celebrated with the sale of several hundred pieces of her work this weekend. “We are not… Continue reading

Dianne Diamond prepares an art sale consisting of work by her late sister
Film director John Sayles ()

Port Townsend film shoot delayed for fundraising effort

PORT TOWNSEND — The filming of a movie by director John Sayles in Fort Worden State Park, which was originally expected this summer, has been… Continue reading

Film director John Sayles ()
Nathan Barnett

WEEKEND: Festival explores Port Townsend’s Victorian roots

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, March 18. PORT TOWNSEND — The 20th annual Victorian Heritage Festival taking place this weekend refocuses a romanticized… Continue reading

Nathan Barnett
Bargain hunters can purchase a bag of clothes for a dollar at this weekend's Jeffco Community Garage Sale and Flea Market. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Jeffco Community Garage Sale on Saturday in Port Townsend is bigger than ever

PORT TOWNSEND — The 14th annual Jeffco Community Garage Sale and Flea Market promises to be a bargain-hunter's paradise. It will take over all of… Continue reading

Bargain hunters can purchase a bag of clothes for a dollar at this weekend's Jeffco Community Garage Sale and Flea Market. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
()

One remains in serious condition after Highway 20 wreck near Discovery Bay

DISCOVERY BAY — One person remained in serious condition in a Seattle hospital Wednesday after a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon on state Highway 20. The… Continue reading

()
State Sen. Jim Hargrove ()

Vacancy coming with state Sen. Jim Hargrove’s retirement prompts political ambitions

SEQUIM — A vacancy created by state Sen. Jim Hargrove's decision to step down at the end of his current term has led to speculation… Continue reading

State Sen. Jim Hargrove ()
David Sullivan ()

Jefferson County Commissioner David Sullivan will seek fourth term

PORT TOWNSEND — David Sullivan will seek a fourth term as Jefferson County District 2 commissioner, he announced Tuesday. Sullivan expects the most important issues… Continue reading

David Sullivan ()
Port Townsend School Board member Laura Tucker

Port Townsend School Board to seek permanent superintendent

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School Board will seek a permanent replacement for retiring superintendent David Engle, resorting to hiring an interim schools chief… Continue reading

Port Townsend School Board member Laura Tucker
()

Jefferson sheriff: Local sourcing missing from jail health services contract

PORT HADLOCK — A new health services contract improves services for inmates at the Jefferson County Jail but is missing one key component, according to… Continue reading

()
This 50 mph speed limit area on state Highway 19 will be lowered to 40 mph. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Speed limit to drop on stretch of state Highway 19 in Jefferson County; safety concerns cited — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report has been updated to correct a quote from Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Stanko. PORT TOWNSEND — The speed limit on a… Continue reading

This 50 mph speed limit area on state Highway 19 will be lowered to 40 mph. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
This is the last year that Nathan Barnett

End of an era: Port Townsend pair giving up reins on Victorian Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — When Nathan Barnett and Cindy Madsen took over management of the Port Townsend Victorian Festival four years ago, they said they sought… Continue reading

This is the last year that Nathan Barnett
Because it will be two to three years until a new YMCA is constructed

Port Townsend council eyes dog park, revisions to animal control ordinance

PORT TOWNSEND — Revisions to Port Townsend’s animal control ordinance that will be discussed Monday are the first step in establishing an off-leash dog park,… Continue reading

Because it will be two to three years until a new YMCA is constructed