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Chimacum School Board seeking applications with member resigning effective June 20

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum School District is accepting applications for a seat on the School Board that will be vacated June 20 by Maggie Ejde.… Continue reading

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Taylor Street

Downtown parking scrutinized in Port Townsend; proposal expected in October

PORT TOWNSEND — City Manager David Timmons has been charged with creating a new plan for management of downtown Port Townsend parking, a City Council… Continue reading

Taylor Street

Co-op members talk Sunday in Port Townsend to urge move away from plastics

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port Townsend women scheduled to give a presentation about the use of plastics at the Food Co-op on Sunday are hoping… Continue reading

Artists Jesse Joshua Watson

Port Townsend summer arts camp aims to tie creativity, scholastics

PORT TOWNSEND — Those operating a summer arts camp hope to encourage creativity in children and help them succeed scholastically. Eventually, those working with the… Continue reading

Artists Jesse Joshua Watson
Brian Peter

Chimacum set to host two recreational pot stores — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: Corrects the hours of operation for Herbal Access Retail and Chimacum Cannabis Co. CHIMACUM — This rural community is situated to become a… Continue reading

Brian Peter
April Stone

Quilts of Valor help bring big crowd to Port Townsend American Legion post for Memorial Day

PORT TOWNSEND — A bigger-than-average crowd filled the American Legion post to overflowing at Monday's Memorial Day commemoration. “I think the larger crowds have a… Continue reading

April Stone
Outgoing Port of Port Townsend Director Larry Crockett is handing the reins over to Sam Gibboney. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

New Port of Port Townsend director set to take reins June 7; Crockett to retire Wednesday

PORT TOWNSEND — The changing of the guard at the Port of Port Townsend will conclude with the installation of a new port director. Sam… Continue reading

Outgoing Port of Port Townsend Director Larry Crockett is handing the reins over to Sam Gibboney. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Port Townsend resident Jeff Engels will cast a vote for candidate Bernie Sanders at the Democratic National Convention in July. ()

Port Townsend man among Peninsula delegates to Democratic convention

PORT TOWNSEND — Since the first time he cast a presidential vote in 1976, Jeff Engels has pulled the lever “for people who made me… Continue reading

Port Townsend resident Jeff Engels will cast a vote for candidate Bernie Sanders at the Democratic National Convention in July. ()
The M/V Salish

Second ferry online for Port Townsend-Coupeville route just in time for summer

PORT TOWNSEND — Two-boat service went into effect on the Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry route just in time for the busy Memorial Day weekend. The MV… Continue reading

The M/V Salish
Fort Flagler volunteer Harold Briggs stands outside the park's woodshop Tuesday. Washington State Parks is investigating the idea of allowing some commercial vendors in some parks. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Fort Flagler considered for state parks pilot project that would add private business development

MARROWSTONE ISLAND — Fort Flagler State Park is one of two in the state parks system that could be tapped for a pilot program to… Continue reading

Fort Flagler volunteer Harold Briggs stands outside the park's woodshop Tuesday. Washington State Parks is investigating the idea of allowing some commercial vendors in some parks. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Port Townsend Marine Science Center

WEEKEND REWIND: Gray whale’s body submerged as science, study tool for Port Townsend Marine Science Center

PORT TOWNSEND — A juvenile gray whale found dead near Seattle earlier this month has been submerged off Indian Island so natural predators will clean… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center
More than 100 people attended Monday night's Port Townsend School Board meeting. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Port Townsend School Board hears about teacher pay as 100 people turn out for meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District needs to bring its salary schedule in line with other districts in the state or the quality… Continue reading

More than 100 people attended Monday night's Port Townsend School Board meeting. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Propolis Brewing co-owner Piper Corbett

Artisan food — and jugglers — offered at festival in Port Townsend, Chimacum

PORT TOWNSEND — A festival that recognizes home-grown food and the people who prepare it is a perfect fit for Port Townsend, according to its… Continue reading

Propolis Brewing co-owner Piper Corbett
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Disaster drill to test agencies’ responses to quake scenario

The public will see some aspects of a drill in June that simulates the response to a catastrophic disaster, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami,… Continue reading

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Spectators cheer during the belt sander races at last year's Brinnon ShrimpFest. (Laura Lofgren/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Annual Brinnon ShrimpFest to make hamlet huge this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, May 27. BRINNON — The annual Brinnon ShrimpFest is one occasion when this tiny South Jefferson County hamlet… Continue reading

Spectators cheer during the belt sander races at last year's Brinnon ShrimpFest. (Laura Lofgren/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend Marine Science Center

Gray whale’s body submerged as science, study tool for Port Townsend Marine Science Center

PORT TOWNSEND — A juvenile gray whale found dead near Seattle earlier this month has been submerged off Indian Island so natural predators will clean… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Fort Flagler volunteer Harold Briggs stands outside the park’s woodshop Tuesday. Washington State Parks is investigating the idea of allowing some commercial vendors in some parks. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Fort Flagler considered for state parks pilot project that would add private business development

MARROWSTONE ISLAND — Fort Flagler State Park is one of two in the state parks system that could be tapped for a pilot program to… Continue reading

Fort Flagler volunteer Harold Briggs stands outside the park’s woodshop Tuesday. Washington State Parks is investigating the idea of allowing some commercial vendors in some parks. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
More than 100 people attended Monday night’s Port Townsend School Board meeting. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Port Townsend School Board hears about teacher pay as 100 people turn out for meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District needs to bring its salary schedule in line with other districts in the state or the quality… Continue reading

More than 100 people attended Monday night’s Port Townsend School Board meeting. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
This path will become a road leading to a roundabout on Discovery Road in Port Townsend after its expected completion next spring. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend working toward contracts for Howard Street extension’s stormwater system

PORT TOWNSEND — The city of Port Townsend is expected to finalize design and construction contracts soon for a stormwater system that will serve the… Continue reading

This path will become a road leading to a roundabout on Discovery Road in Port Townsend after its expected completion next spring. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
John A. Polm ()

Bremerton high school principal to lead Port Townsend schools

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School Board has selected Bremerton High School’s principal as its next superintendent. John A. Polm Jr., 52, has accepted… Continue reading

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