Charlie Bermant

Sam Gibboney

WEEKEND REWIND: Port of Port Townsend selects new director with local ties

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend commissioners have selected as the next port director a long-time government employee from out of town but with… Continue reading

Sam Gibboney
Heart of Service Award recipients honored at a luncheon Tuesday are

Jefferson County Heart of Service awards hail seven for their work in the community [PHOTO GALLERY]

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County's volunteer spirit was celebrated Tuesday at the 11th annual Heart of Service awards, where seven people were singled out for… Continue reading

Heart of Service Award recipients honored at a luncheon Tuesday are
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Port Townsend School District names three finalists for superintendent’s post

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District Board of Directors has selected three finalists to succeed Superintendent David Engle, who is retiring June 30.… Continue reading

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Jefferson County interim Department of Community Development Director David Goldsmith expects his time in the job will end this summer. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Jefferson County narrowing down list of applicants for director of development

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is close to filling the position of Department of Development Director on a permanent basis. “We currently have seven candidates,”… Continue reading

Jefferson County interim Department of Community Development Director David Goldsmith expects his time in the job will end this summer. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
Sam Gibboney

Port of Port Townsend selects new director with local ties

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend commissioners have selected as the next port director a long-time government employee from out of town but with… Continue reading

Sam Gibboney
Blue Heron Middle School seventh grader Sorina Johnston

Blue Heron School students win bikes in reading reward competition

PORT TOWNSEND — A contest at Blue Heron Middle School that awards bicycles to students who do the most reading gained an unprecedented high level… Continue reading

Blue Heron Middle School seventh grader Sorina Johnston
The Schooner Martha

Boating season opens with parades in Port Townsend and Sequim

PORT TOWNSEND —­ The boating season has begun. Yacht clubs in Port Townsend and Sequim celebrated opening day on Saturday with boat parades and other… Continue reading

The Schooner Martha
Port of Port Townsend executive director hopefuls

Port of Port Townsend expected to name new executive director on Monday

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend commissioners expect to select one of three finalists to be the next executive director Monday. The person who… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend executive director hopefuls
Saundra Althouse

Art show to celebrate wearable couture in Port Townsend today

PORT TOWNSEND — Fashion is a common form of individual expression, but the pieces that will be featured Saturday at the Wearable Art Show will… Continue reading

Saundra Althouse
Newly hired EDC-Team Jefferson Deputy Director Brian Kuh

WEEKEND REWIND: EDC-Team Jefferson adds deputy director position focused on financials

PORT TOWNSEND — The creation of a new economic development position designed to attract and coach businesses will add versatility to the agency, according to… Continue reading

Newly hired EDC-Team Jefferson Deputy Director Brian Kuh
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WEEKEND REWIND: Feasibility study looks at estimated $58.4 million proposal for Duckabush River project

BRINNON — A feasibility study is underway on an estimated $58.4 million project to restore portions of the Duckabush River and minimize flooding. Jefferson County… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Port Townsend planning panel to consider short-term rental pilot program

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council, after heated discussion, has sent the city planning commission a proposal to allow short-term vacation rentals for… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Boating season will open with Port Townsend ceremony today

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday's ceremony in Port Townsend to commemorate the beginning of the boat season helps bring residents together to appreciate where they live,… Continue reading

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Port of Port Townsend names three finalists for executive director post; public meeting Friday — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: Corrects that Sam Gibboney is director of environmental resources/deputy director of public works for San Juan County. PORT TOWNSEND — The selection of… Continue reading

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Saundra Althouse

Art show to celebrate wearable couture in Port Townsend on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Fashion is a common form of individual expression, but the pieces that will be featured Saturday at the Wearable Art Show will… Continue reading

Saundra Althouse

WEEKEND: Boating season will open with Port Townsend ceremony Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday’s ceremony in Port Townsend to commemorate the beginning of the boat season helps bring residents together to appreciate where they live,… Continue reading

Jefferson County Assessor Jeff Chapman

Discussion on what’s ahead for Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail continues today in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A 28-member council will meet for a second day today to discuss the future of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, which… Continue reading

Jefferson County Assessor Jeff Chapman

Port Townsend planning panel to consider short-term rental pilot program

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council, after heated discussion, has sent the city planning commission a proposal to allow short-term vacation rentals for… Continue reading

Newly hired EDC-Team Jefferson Deputy Director Brian Kuh

EDC-Team Jefferson adds deputy director position focused on financials

PORT TOWNSEND — The creation of a new economic development position designed to attract and coach businesses will add versatility to the agency, according to… Continue reading

Newly hired EDC-Team Jefferson Deputy Director Brian Kuh
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Feasibility study looks at estimated $58.4 million proposal for Duckabush River project

BRINNON — A feasibility study is underway on an estimated $58.4 million project to restore portions of the Duckabush River and minimize flooding. Jefferson County… Continue reading

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