Charlie Bermant

Jefferson seeking search firm to help fill community development, central services positions

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is turning to a search firm to recruit candidates for two unfilled top-level positions as directors are sought for the… Continue reading

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
Brian Kramer

$25,000 tech upgrade expected to improve videos of Port Townsend governmental meetings

PORT TOWNSEND — Nothing will change for those attending tonight’s Port Townsend Planning Commission meeting, but those watching at home will get a clearer picture… Continue reading

Brian Kramer
Chuck Russell ()

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

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The 2016 Rhododendron Festival royalty candidates are

Four candidates vie for place among Rhododendron Festival royalty

PORT TOWNSEND — Four young women are vying to win crowns as royalty for the 81st annual Rhododendron Festival, which takes place May 16-21. “This… Continue reading

The 2016 Rhododendron Festival royalty candidates are
A 6.5-acre field adjacent to F Street in Port Townsend is the future site of Quimper Village

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
Snow Creek Forest Preserve ()

Volunteers needed to plant trees at Snow Creek Forest Preserve at Discovery Bay this Thursday, Saturday

DISCOVERY BAY — Volunteers are being sought to plant trees Thursday and Saturday at Snow Creek Forest Preserve. The tree-planting, jointly sponsored by the Jefferson… Continue reading

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Eighth graders

Home schooling support program enriches students across Peninsula in effort to aid kids, parents

PORT HADLOCK — A program that offers supplemental instruction to home-school students is intended to bridge the gap between what parents can provide and what… Continue reading

Eighth graders
Linda Herzog

Quilcene highway safety project moves on with second public meeting planned

QUILCENE — The plan to increase traffic safety on U.S. Highway 101 as it runs through town has gained traction, with a second community workshop… Continue reading

Linda Herzog

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners to consider makeup of climate panel Monday

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss the makeup of the Climate Action Committee at a meeting Monday. The discussion will begin at 1:30 p.m.… Continue reading

King County Superior Court Judge William Downing addresses students at Port Townsend High School on Friday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

King County Superior Court judge talks with Port Townsend students about language and the law

PORT TOWNSEND — The skillful use of language is the most important tool used in the judicial system, according to a judge who made headlines… Continue reading

King County Superior Court Judge William Downing addresses students at Port Townsend High School on Friday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Gary Buckman

Film fest director: “The Cherokee Word for Water” screening in Port Townsend, Port Angeles will inspire action

PORT TOWNSEND — A film that tells the story of a Native American activist will inspire people to take similar action in their own lives,… Continue reading

Gary Buckman

WEEKEND REWIND: Port Ludlow man pleads guilty to 2015 murder of 20-year-old woman; sentencing expected in February

PORT TOWNSEND — A 34-year-old Port Ludlow man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the July killing of his 20-year-old girlfriend. Evan Daniel Thompson,… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Larry Crockett has announced his retirement

WEEKEND REWIND: Port of Port Townsend director looks forward to shift in focus coming with June retirement

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Larry Crockett expects to take some time for himself after his June 1 retirement. “I gave… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Larry Crockett has announced his retirement
Rusty Ray Fisher ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Suspect in Port Townsend burglaries makes first court appearance; man held on $25,000 bail

PORT TOWNSEND — A 37-year-old transient charged with two counts of residential burglary who police say is a suspect in three others made his first… Continue reading

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Port Townsend mulling two bank proposals for line of credit up to $3 million

PORT TOWNSEND — The city will seek a line of credit to improve its cash flow during the construction of a new water facility. The… Continue reading

South County Medical Clinic director Merrily Mount waits for a test result in the clinic’s lab. The service has been operating for 20 years. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

South County Medical Clinic in Quilcene to mark 20 years of treatment Saturday

QUILCENE — Twenty years of health care at a small clinic that provides southern Jefferson County with its only medical option will be celebrated Saturday.… Continue reading

South County Medical Clinic director Merrily Mount waits for a test result in the clinic’s lab. The service has been operating for 20 years. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Port Ludlow man pleads guilty to 2015 murder of 20-year-old woman; sentencing expected in February

PORT TOWNSEND — A 34-year-old Port Ludlow man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the July killing of his 20-year-old girlfriend. Evan Daniel Thompson,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library Services Director Keith Darrock prepares a newly acquired projector in advance of tonight’s presentation celebrating the national parks centennial. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Port Townsend Library to use upgraded tech in parks presentation tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — The first results of a technology upgrade will be unveiled tonight at the Port Townsend Library during a presentation commemorating the national… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library Services Director Keith Darrock prepares a newly acquired projector in advance of tonight’s presentation celebrating the national parks centennial. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Erik Wennstrom inspects some of the material to be used in tonight’s presentation about water emergencies. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Preventing, handling emergencies on water to be topic of Wooden Boat Wednesday program in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The failure to recognize unexpected changes in circumstances is the cause of most maritime rescues, according to a Port Townsend man who… Continue reading

Erik Wennstrom inspects some of the material to be used in tonight’s presentation about water emergencies. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()