Charlie Bermant

Adam Marquis

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson Healthcare lands $1.5 million grant to fund new inpatient mental health facility

PORT TOWNSEND — A $1.5 million grant from the state Department of Commerce has been earmarked for the establishment of a seven-bed inpatient mental health… Continue reading

Adam Marquis
Artist Alex Cook answers questions about the “You Are Loved” mural he installed in the Port Townsend High School cafeteria. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND REWIND: Mural by Alex Cook offers heartfelt message to students at Port Townsend High School

PORT TOWNSEND — A Massachusetts-based muralist created three projects during his Port Townsend sojourn this fall, most prominently a mural in the Port Townsend High… Continue reading

Artist Alex Cook answers questions about the “You Are Loved” mural he installed in the Port Townsend High School cafeteria. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
WEEKEND REWIND: Olympic Community Action Programs cancels free Christmas dinner after 21 years due to lack of volunteers, sponsors

WEEKEND REWIND: Olympic Community Action Programs cancels free Christmas dinner after 21 years due to lack of volunteers, sponsors

PORT HADLOCK — The Olympic Community Action Programs has canceled the annual Christmas feast that it has provided free to the public for the past… Continue reading

WEEKEND REWIND: Olympic Community Action Programs cancels free Christmas dinner after 21 years due to lack of volunteers, sponsors
WEEKEND REWIND: Quilcene meeting Dec. 7 to explore traffic safety options for Highway 101

WEEKEND REWIND: Quilcene meeting Dec. 7 to explore traffic safety options for Highway 101

QUILCENE — Town residents will have their first opportunity next Monday to provide input about traffic options meant to increase safety on a 1.2-mile stretch… Continue reading

WEEKEND REWIND: Quilcene meeting Dec. 7 to explore traffic safety options for Highway 101
WEEKEND REWIND: Taming Bigfoot a community game with a serious goal of climate action in East Jefferson County

WEEKEND REWIND: Taming Bigfoot a community game with a serious goal of climate action in East Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A climate action group is seeking participants for an experiment designed to recognize and decrease the carbon footprint of individuals in East… Continue reading

WEEKEND REWIND: Taming Bigfoot a community game with a serious goal of climate action in East Jefferson County
Port Townsend City Council to consider ending water restrictions during Monday meeting

Port Townsend City Council to consider ending water restrictions during Monday meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council will discuss lifting water restrictions when it meets Monday. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council to consider ending water restrictions during Monday meeting
Port Townsend Library assistant Shilah Gould is shown with the telescope that is available for loan. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend Library offers closer look at night sky with telescope available on loan

PORT TOWNSEND — Along with books, movies and other media, Port Townsend Library patrons now can check out a telescope for a week of examination… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library assistant Shilah Gould is shown with the telescope that is available for loan. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Main Street Executive Director Mari Mullen

Santa to arrive in Port Townsend by train for Saturday tree lighting

PORT TOWNSEND — Santa will arrive by train. The annual community holiday tree lighting that kicks off the holiday season in earnest in Port Townsend… Continue reading

Main Street Executive Director Mari Mullen
Artist Alex Cook answers questions about the “You Are Loved” mural he installed in the Port Townsend High School cafeteria. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Mural by Alex Cook offers heartfelt message to students at Port Townsend High School

PORT TOWNSEND — A Massachusetts-based muralist created three projects during his Port Townsend sojourn this fall, most prominently a mural in the Port Townsend High… Continue reading

Artist Alex Cook answers questions about the “You Are Loved” mural he installed in the Port Townsend High School cafeteria. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Olympic Community Action Programs cancels free Christmas dinner after 21 years due to lack of volunteers, sponsors

Olympic Community Action Programs cancels free Christmas dinner after 21 years due to lack of volunteers, sponsors

PORT HADLOCK — The Olympic Community Action Programs has canceled the annual Christmas feast that it has provided free to the public for the past… Continue reading

Olympic Community Action Programs cancels free Christmas dinner after 21 years due to lack of volunteers, sponsors
Chimacum School Board chair Kevin Miller

Chimacum School District plans presentations on bond proposal starting Dec. 9 after approval of ballot measure language

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum School District has scheduled six public meetings or presentations on its proposed $29.1 million bond measure that will be on the… Continue reading

Chimacum School Board chair Kevin Miller
Jay Bakst

Computer programming to be demonstrated at Port Townsend events starting Dec. 8 as part of Hour of Code

PORT TOWNSEND — Four public demonstrations on the value of a future in computer programming will take place in East Jefferson County next week as… Continue reading

Jay Bakst
Adam Marquis

Jefferson Healthcare lands $1.5 million grant to fund new inpatient mental health facility

PORT TOWNSEND — A $1.5 million grant from the state Department of Commerce has been earmarked for the establishment of a seven-bed inpatient mental health… Continue reading

Adam Marquis
Quilcene meeting Dec. 7 to explore traffic safety options for Highway 101

Quilcene meeting Dec. 7 to explore traffic safety options for Highway 101

QUILCENE — Town residents will have their first opportunity next Monday to provide input about traffic options meant to increase safety on a 1.2-mile stretch… Continue reading

Quilcene meeting Dec. 7 to explore traffic safety options for Highway 101
Taming Bigfoot a community game with a serious goal of climate action in East Jefferson County

Taming Bigfoot a community game with a serious goal of climate action in East Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A climate action group is seeking participants for an experiment designed to recognize and decrease the carbon footprint of individuals in East… Continue reading

Taming Bigfoot a community game with a serious goal of climate action in East Jefferson County
Climate change activist Laura Tucker shows some of the cards she is bringing to a conference in Paris

Educator to provide Port Townsend students with link to Paris climate change conference

PORT TOWNSEND — While global leaders discuss cutting back on carbon emissions, a Port Townsend educator will work from Paris to connect students in her… Continue reading

Climate change activist Laura Tucker shows some of the cards she is bringing to a conference in Paris
WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County commissioners approve 1 percent tax increase citing 'substantial need'

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County commissioners approve 1 percent tax increase citing ‘substantial need’

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County will claim a 1 percent increase in 2016 tax assessments after commissioners said there is a “substantial need” to do… Continue reading

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County commissioners approve 1 percent tax increase citing 'substantial need'
Kevin Scott

WEEKEND REWIND: Port Townsend Paper Corp., county reach landfill agreement; mill will be responsible for eventual cleanup

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Paper Corp., can continue to operate a limited purpose landfill but must take responsibility for its eventual closure, according… Continue reading

Kevin Scott
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

WEEKEND REWIND: Rep. Kilmer highlights importance of bringing rural technology upgrade in visit at Port Townsend’s CoLab

PORT TOWNSEND — Congressman Derek Kilmer stressed the importance of bringing technology to rural areas in general, and Port Townsend in particular, as he met… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer
A drawing of what a new Grant Street Elementary School for Port Townsend could look like. Integrus Architecture

WEEKEND REWIND: School bond measures for Port Townsend, Chimacum in works for February ballot

PORT TOWNSEND — Bond measures that would fund renovations at the two largest school districts in East Jefferson County appear headed for the Feb. 9… Continue reading

A drawing of what a new Grant Street Elementary School for Port Townsend could look like. Integrus Architecture