Charlie Bermant

Men walk a half-mile in high heels as group hits Port Townsend streets against sexual violence

PORT TOWNSEND -- To raise awareness about survivors of sexual violence, a group of about 100 people took to the streets wearing brightly colored and… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue levies pass

PORT TOWNSEND -- Voters approved three levy lid lifts for the East Jefferson Fire-Rescue District on Tuesday. The measures support emergency medical services in both… Continue reading

WSU president wraps up Peninsula visit

PORT TOWNSEND -- Washington State University reasserted its presence on the North Olympic Peninsula and will reassess its success in its role after the university… Continue reading

Videos allow viewers to experience Port Townsend man’s climb up world’s tallest peak

PORT TOWNSEND--Leif Whittaker's friends and family will be checking the Internet today for the latest video posted from his expedition to Mount Everest, retracing the… Continue reading

Roadwork to create more jams on Sims, in downtown Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Local traffic will get a lot worse before it gets better, as separate road projects are in progress at either end of… Continue reading

Patriotism on parade in Brinnon

BRINNON -- The town turned out for the Loyalty Day parade Friday. "This is very exciting to us," said Brinnon resident Dalila Dowd, an organizer… Continue reading

WSU president to make rare visit to Clallam, Jefferson counties

The president of Washington State University plans a rare visit to the North Olympic Peninsula on Monday and Tuesday, with town hall meetings set in… Continue reading

Tall ships dock at Port Ludlow; tours offered this weekend

PORT LUDLOW -- Two tall ships began a Port Ludlow weekend of activities, public sails and walk-on tours on Thursday night, drawing a group of… Continue reading

Jefferson County museum to open new gallery on Founders’ Day

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Historical Society is inaugurating a new theater gallery with a members-only reception on Sunday, showing off what will become… Continue reading

Roundabout likely to be finished before Port Townsend merchant’s lawsuit decided

PORT TOWNSEND -- Construction of a second roundabout on Upper Sims Way began this week with the likelihood that a merchant's lawsuit against the city… Continue reading

Port Townsend Public Development Authority to focus on Customs House

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port Townsend Public Development Authority board members elected officers this week, while also agreeing to focus on the Customs House project.… Continue reading

‘Sustainable’ EcoVillage tract in Port Townsend prepares for next phase

PORT TOWNSEND--EcoVillage, an "intentional community" that seeks to build a sustainable environment for its residents, wants you. "We are on the verge of resolving all… Continue reading

Slightly over 40 percent of ballots returned in Jefferson County fire district election

PORT TOWNSEND--The Jefferson County auditor has received 6,003 ballots, or 40.5 percent, of the 14,834 ballots mailed in a special election to renew support for… Continue reading

Two Port Townsend historical properties vie for funding glory

PORT TOWNSEND -- The two Port Townsend historical properties competing against each other and 23 others statewide for a portion of a $1 million grant… Continue reading

Candlelight vigil in Port Townsend recalls victims of violence

PORT TOWNSEND -- About two dozen crime victims gathered at the downtown fountain on Monday evening, lighting candles in tribute to victims of violent crime… Continue reading

Officer: Arrests only start of bigger shellfish investigation

QUILCENE -- The arrest of two men who are allegedly connected to the illegal harvest of hundreds of thousands of pounds of shellfish from both… Continue reading

Jefferson County prosecutor not running for a fourth term

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Juelie Dalzell will not seek a fourth four-year term this year and plans to take some time off… Continue reading

Veteran Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Dalzell won’t seek re-election

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Juelie Dalzell won't seek a fourth four-year term this year and plans to take some time off before… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library adds grant information access

PORT TOWNSEND -- The city's public library has installed a new system that provides patrons access to grant information resources to help them find financial… Continue reading

Joyce General Store provides what community needs in a historical setting (**Gallery **)

JOYCE -- You won't find dozens of name-brand variations of the same item in the Joyce General Store. Those who shop in this historic store… Continue reading