Charlie Bermant

Kathy Kent arrived this week as the new officer in charge at the Port Townsend Post Office. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND REWIND: Temporary postmaster now in charge in Port Townsend as trial looms

PORT TOWNSEND — A new supervisor has taken charge of the Port Townsend branch of the U.S. Post Office and will remain in place until… Continue reading

Kathy Kent arrived this week as the new officer in charge at the Port Townsend Post Office. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair coordinator Donna Harding

Holiday fairs in Port Townsend, Quilcene to offer unique crafts and benefit food banks

PORT TOWNSEND — Two holiday crafts fair will offer Jefferson County residents opportunities this weekend to buy handmade holiday gifts and benefit local food banks… Continue reading

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair coordinator Donna Harding
Food, fellowship celebrated at Port Townsend's early Thanksgiving feast

Food, fellowship celebrated at Port Townsend’s early Thanksgiving feast

PORT TOWNSEND ­— A lively group of about 150 people shared an early Thanksgiving lunch at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday. They shared a… Continue reading

Food, fellowship celebrated at Port Townsend's early Thanksgiving feast
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

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
Jefferson County commissioners approve 1 percent tax increase citing 'substantial need'

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

Jefferson County commissioners approve 1 percent tax increase citing 'substantial need'
A drawing of what a new Grant Street Elementary School for Port Townsend could look like. Integrus Architecture

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
Steve Brunette

Blue Star Banners go up today near Port Townsend to honor active duty personnel

PORT TOWNSEND — An area program to honor those currently serving in the military is gaining more of a local foothold today with the hanging… Continue reading

Steve Brunette
Kevin Scott

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

Grant Street students asked to tell dreams for a new school; Port Townsend School Board to consider $40.9 million bond request today

PORT TOWNSEND — Grant Street Elementary School students will have input into the construction of a new building, according to the school’s principal. “It’s going… Continue reading

The Hoh River created this washout on Oil City Road

Oil City Road damage south of Forks expected to be fixed this week

OIL CITY — A portion of Oil City Road south of Forks that was washed out in recent storms could be reopened this week. “That's… Continue reading

The Hoh River created this washout on Oil City Road
Kathy Kent arrived this week as the new officer in charge at the Port Townsend Post Office. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Temporary postmaster now in charge in Port Townsend as trial looms

PORT TOWNSEND — A new supervisor has taken charge of the Port Townsend branch of the U.S. Post Office and will remain in place until… Continue reading

Kathy Kent arrived this week as the new officer in charge at the Port Townsend Post Office. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Firefighters put the final touches on extinguishing a blaze that leveled a yurt just south of Port Townsend on Thursday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Gone in a moment: Port Townsend home destroyed in blaze; firefighters point to stove as source — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report corrects the suspected cause of the fire. PORT TOWNSEND — A small yurt south of Port Townsend burned to the ground… Continue reading

Firefighters put the final touches on extinguishing a blaze that leveled a yurt just south of Port Townsend on Thursday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The Larry Scott Trail is more than a fair weather spot

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County adds Larry Scott Trail extension to six-year transportation plan

PORT TOWNSEND — An extension of the Larry Scott Trail is now included in Jefferson County's six-year Transportation Improvement Program — with the understanding that… Continue reading

The Larry Scott Trail is more than a fair weather spot
A stretch of the Oil City Road was washed out by the Hoh River this week

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County declares state of emergency to speed repairs for washed-out Oil City Road

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners have approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency after weekend storms washed out a portion of Oil… Continue reading

A stretch of the Oil City Road was washed out by the Hoh River this week
YMCA Development Director Erica Delma

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County YMCA leader takes over development direction for planned new facility

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County YMCA's executive director has become the agency's development director to shepherd the funding and construction of a new facility.… Continue reading

YMCA Development Director Erica Delma

WEEKEND REWIND: Port Ludlow Associates’ housing development gets deadline extension from county

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Ludlow builder has another year to begin work on a development planned to include 39 single-family homes. Port Ludlow Associates… Continue reading

The rabies virus

Coyote found in Port Townsend to be tested for rabies after erroneous report

PORT TOWNSEND — A dead coyote that was mistakenly characterized as rabid will undergo tests for the disease, even though it had no reported contact… Continue reading

The rabies virus
Firefighters put the final touches on extinguishing a blaze that leveled a yurt just south of Port Townsend on Thursday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Gone in a moment: Port Townsend home destroyed in blaze; firefighters point to stove as source — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report corrects the suspected cause of the fire. PORT TOWNSEND — A small yurt south of Port Townsend burned to the ground… Continue reading

Firefighters put the final touches on extinguishing a blaze that leveled a yurt just south of Port Townsend on Thursday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Rachel Williams

CoLab offers business symposium focused on sharing resources Friday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — An all-day symposium designed to help small businesses share resources will take place in two locations Friday. “We feel the more we… Continue reading

Rachel Williams
The Larry Scott Trail is more than a fair weather spot

Jefferson County adds Larry Scott Trail extension to six-year transportation plan

PORT TOWNSEND — An extension of the Larry Scott Trail is now included in Jefferson County’s six-year Transportation Improvement Program — with the understanding that… Continue reading

The Larry Scott Trail is more than a fair weather spot