Charlie Bermant

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Port Townsend turns to Speak Up site for conversation on short-term rentals policy

PORT TOWNSEND — City government is again using online software to collect public input about a hot-button issue. On Monday, the city opened a discussion… Continue reading

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Daniel Ferland conducts the Port Townsend High School Orchestra

Port Townsend High School Orchestra earns top rating in California competition

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend High School Orchestra earned a top rating in a competition in California that rounded out a five-day bus trip.… Continue reading

Daniel Ferland conducts the Port Townsend High School Orchestra
Port Townsend Police Sgt. Troy Surber fills in a report while in the station’s break room

Mountain View Commons reconfiguration touted; Port Townsend City Council set to consider plan Monday

PORT TOWNSEND — A new plan for the reconfiguration of the Mountain View Commons will rearrange the space in a way the city hopes will… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police Sgt. Troy Surber fills in a report while in the station’s break room
USA Today has designated Port Townsend as the seventh most scenic coastal town in the nation because of views such as the wide water at the end of Taylor Street. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend comes in seventh in USA Today contest for top coastal small town

PORT TOWNSEND — USA Today designated Port Townsend as the seventh Best Coastal Small Town this week, adding an incremental boost to tourism numbers and… Continue reading

USA Today has designated Port Townsend as the seventh most scenic coastal town in the nation because of views such as the wide water at the end of Taylor Street. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Director Matt Tyler inspects the 10-pound cowling that fell from a 100-foot-tall lightpost at Memorial Field. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson commissioners seek $112,500 grant to replace lighting at Port Townsend’s Memorial Field

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is applying for a grant to replace antiquated and failing lighting at Memorial Field. If the grant is awarded to… Continue reading

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Director Matt Tyler inspects the 10-pound cowling that fell from a 100-foot-tall lightpost at Memorial Field. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Ludlow resident Gil Skinner

WEEKEND REWIND: Outpouring of opposition to Port Ludlow Associates logging operation arrives at Jefferson commissioners’ meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — Opposition to a logging project within the boundaries of the Port Ludlow master planned resort drew nearly 70 protesters to Monday's meeting… Continue reading

Port Ludlow resident Gil Skinner
Cynthia Koan

WEEKEND REWIND: Primary likely as third Democrat announces bid for Jefferson commissioner’s seat

PORT TOWNSEND — The race to replace retiring District 1 County Commissioner Phil Johnson will most likely have a primary contest since three people have… Continue reading

Cynthia Koan
The MV Kennewick pulls into the Port Townsend Ferry Terminal. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Salish rudder repair delays start of two-ferry service between Port Townsend and Coupeville; Kennewick remains on route

PORT TOWNSEND — A repair of the rudder of the MV Salish will delay the beginning of two-boat service between Port Townsend and Coupeville from… Continue reading

The MV Kennewick pulls into the Port Townsend Ferry Terminal. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum bond edges closer but fails to reach 60 percent approval

PORT TOWNSEND — A proposed $29.1 million construction bond measure for the Chimacum School District missed 60 percent approval by 44 votes Thursday after a… Continue reading

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Democrats to meet Sunday in Jefferson, Clallam conventions

North Olympic Peninsula Democrats will join others throughout the state in meeting in county conventions Sunday to select delegates for the congressional caucuses and state… Continue reading

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Jefferson County Undersheriff Joe Nole

Port Townsend walk in high heels symbolizes pain of domestic violence

PORT TOWNSEND — About 55 people, many in high heels, participated in Wednesday’s seventh annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. The marchers, equally… Continue reading

Jefferson County Undersheriff Joe Nole
Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson

$29 million Chimacum Schools bond barely misses approval in two counts of ballots; third round planned today

PORT TOWNSEND — The $29.1 million Chimacum Schools construction bond measure was only 48 votes shy of approval Wednesday. A second ballot count Wednesday in… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson
The MV Kennewick pulls into the Port Townsend Ferry Terminal. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Salish rudder repair delays start of two-ferry service between Port Townsend and Coupeville; Kennewick remains on route

PORT TOWNSEND — A repair of the rudder of the MV Salish will delay the beginning of two-boat service between Port Townsend and Coupeville from… Continue reading

The MV Kennewick pulls into the Port Townsend Ferry Terminal. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Voters overwhelmingly approve Quilcene Fire Department emergency medical services levy

QUILCENE — An emergency medical services levy for the Quilcene Fire Department has been approved by more than 74 percent of the vote. “I’m ecstatic… Continue reading

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Director Matt Tyler inspects the 10-pound cowling that fell from a 100-foot-tall lightpost at Memorial Field. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson commissioners seek $112,500 grant to replace lighting at Port Townsend’s Memorial Field

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is applying for a grant to replace antiquated and failing lighting at Memorial Field. If the grant is awarded to… Continue reading

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Director Matt Tyler inspects the 10-pound cowling that fell from a 100-foot-tall lightpost at Memorial Field. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Cynthia Koan

Primary likely as third Democrat announces bid for Jefferson commissioner’s seat

PORT TOWNSEND — The race to replace retiring District 1 County Commissioner Phil Johnson will most likely have a primary contest since three people have… Continue reading

Cynthia Koan
Michael Shively

Men to don heels to raise sex assault awareness Wednesday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — In its seventh year, the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event continues to raise awareness about sexual violence. “People realize that… Continue reading

Michael Shively
Port Ludlow resident Gil Skinner

Outpouring of opposition to Port Ludlow Associates logging operation arrives at Jefferson commissioners’ meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — Opposition to a logging project within the boundaries of the Port Ludlow master planned resort drew nearly 70 protesters to Monday’s meeting… Continue reading

Port Ludlow resident Gil Skinner
Ron Riggle

Chimacum school bond draws support, opposition for Tuesday ballot — corrected

Editor's Note: The amount of the proposed tax and the number of volunteers working to support the bond have been corrected. Also, a website for… Continue reading

Ron Riggle
The Old Alcohol Plant/Bayside Housing site in Port Hadlock has two components: A for-profit hotel

Old alcohol plant, hotel revived in Port Hadlock as inn and housing services operation

PORT HADLOCK — A shuttered building adjacent to the Port Hadlock Marina has been redefined to provide two housing options. The structure that contained an… Continue reading

The Old Alcohol Plant/Bayside Housing site in Port Hadlock has two components: A for-profit hotel