Charlie Bermant

JeffCom 911 director Karl Hatton

WEEKEND REWIND: Clallam, Jefferson counties accepting texts to 9-1-1

PORT HADLOCK — Those in distress can now alert emergency services across the North Olympic Peninsula by sending a text message instead of phoning. Call… Continue reading

JeffCom 911 director Karl Hatton
David Corak — missing man case solved after 47 years. ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County detectives crack cold case, 47 years later

PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has cleared a cold case regarding a missing person who was last seen alive 47 years ago.… Continue reading

David Corak — missing man case solved after 47 years. ()
Jefferson County Treasurer Stacie Prada does not think multiple sclerosis will prevent her from serving several terms in office. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County treasurer says multiple sclerosis won’t stand in her way

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Treasurer acknowledges her multiple sclerosis symptoms might increase over time but does not… Continue reading

Jefferson County Treasurer Stacie Prada does not think multiple sclerosis will prevent her from serving several terms in office. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Quimper Sound co-owner Mark Hering

WEEKEND REWIND: New record show joining Port Townsend festival calendar

PORT TOWNSEND — Organizers of the inaugural Port Townsend Record Show are hoping to make it an annual event, joining the local festival landscape along… Continue reading

Quimper Sound co-owner Mark Hering
Elroy

WEEKEND REWIND: Newborn llama warming up with help from rescue volunteers

QUILCENE — A llama born Monday at Center Valley Animal Rescue had a close call Thursday morning but is now recovering. “For a while, we… Continue reading

Elroy
()

Kilmer to be keynote speaker at Jefferson chamber brunch March 6

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has scheduled U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer as the keynote speaker at its annual awards brunch in… Continue reading

()
Elroy

Newborn llama warming up with help from rescue volunteers

QUILCENE — A llama born Monday at Center Valley Animal Rescue had a close call Thursday morning but is now recovering. “For a while, we… Continue reading

Elroy

Port Townsend to sign with Kitsap Bank for water project credit line

PORT TOWNSEND — The city has secured a line of credit from Kitsap Bank to maintain its cash flow during the construction of a new… Continue reading

Chimacum Middle School student, 13, acquitted of rape charges

PORT TOWNSEND — A 13-year-old boy was acquitted of three first-degree rape charges when the judge ruled there was no evidence to corroborate the 7-year-old… Continue reading

JeffCom 911 director Karl Hatton

Clallam, Jefferson counties accepting texts to 9-1-1

PORT HADLOCK — Those in distress can now alert emergency services across the North Olympic Peninsula by sending a text message instead of phoning. Call… Continue reading

JeffCom 911 director Karl Hatton
Quimper Sound co-owner Mark Hering

New record show joining Port Townsend festival calendar

PORT TOWNSEND — Organizers of the inaugural Port Townsend Record Show are hoping to make it an annual event, joining the local festival landscape along… Continue reading

Quimper Sound co-owner Mark Hering

Port Townsend council clarifies utility shutoff policy, fees, rates

PORT TOWNSEND — Water customers who have lost service because they haven’t paid their bills are still required to pay a base rate when the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Associate Planner Joel Peterson presents information about the updated sign code to the county commissioners Monday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Jefferson County amends code restrictions on electronic readerboards

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners have approved an ordinance that loosens restrictions on the locations of electronic readerboards. “The ordinance strikes the right… Continue reading

Jefferson County Associate Planner Joel Peterson presents information about the updated sign code to the county commissioners Monday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council director Kate Dean addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday on climate change. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Now is time to act, say presenters of climate change report to Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

PORT TOWNSEND — The North Olympic Peninsula faces a significant challenge from climate change, according to a presentation to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council director Kate Dean addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday on climate change. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Jefferson County Treasurer Stacie Prada does not think multiple sclerosis will prevent her from serving several terms in office. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Jefferson County treasurer says multiple sclerosis won’t stand in her way

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Treasurer acknowledges her multiple sclerosis symptoms might increase over time but does not… Continue reading

Jefferson County Treasurer Stacie Prada does not think multiple sclerosis will prevent her from serving several terms in office. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
David Corak — missing man case solved after 47 years. ()

Jefferson County detectives crack cold case, 47 years later

PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has cleared a cold case regarding a missing person who was last seen alive 47 years ago.… Continue reading

David Corak — missing man case solved after 47 years. ()

Port Townsend seeks comment on animal code revisions — leashes, cleanup to be addressed

PORT TOWNSEND — The city is using the Internet to solicit comments about updates to its animal control code. The tool used is SpeakUp Port… Continue reading

Chuck Russell ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County prosecuting attorney: Report needs review before legal action decision in fatal crash on Highway 104

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Haas will decide in two weeks, at the earliest, whether to file charges against Nordland resident Chuck… Continue reading

Chuck Russell ()
A 6.5-acre field adjacent to F Street in Port Townsend is the future site of Quimper Village

WEEKEND REWIND: Quimper Village co-housing project in Port Townsend gets permits; loan sought for construction

PORT TOWNSEND — Quimper Village, a co-housing unit for seniors — the only one of its kind in Jefferson County — has received its permits… Continue reading

A 6.5-acre field adjacent to F Street in Port Townsend is the future site of Quimper Village
Members of the Strange Brewfest crew include

WEEKEND: Weird beer back at Port Townsend’s Strange Brewfest starting today

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 29. PORT TOWNSEND — Chocolate, crab and taco chips aren't familiar beer flavors, but at this weekend's… Continue reading

Members of the Strange Brewfest crew include