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Prosecuting Attorney Scott Rosekrans

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Jefferson candidates at forum: Party preference doesn’t rule elected officials’ actions

BRINNON— Party preference doesn’t necessarily affect the job performance of elected officials, said several candidates at a forum…

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Teresa Verraes

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Northwind Arts Center continues drive to buy new space; move said to open up real estate opportunities for other Port Townsend groups

PORT TOWNSEND — Even though its fundraising goal has not yet been reached, the Northwind Arts Center expects…

The Lady Washington

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Lady Washington in for a facial and more at Port Townsend Boat Haven

PORT TOWNSEND — One of the most prominent tall ships in operation is spending its down time in…

Port Townsend Film Festival special guests Maggie Renzi and John Sayles appear in a public interview session Saturday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Port Townsend Film Festival weekend wraps with warm scenery, bigger audience

PORT TOWNSEND — After a slightly overcast beginning, the 15th annual Port Townsend Film Festival finished on a…

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Port Townsend School District’s phone issues could end this week

PORT TOWNSEND — A bottleneck in the Port Townsend School District’s newly installed phone system could be resolved…

Port Townsend Film Festival special guests John Sayles

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SUNDAY — Guests, movies at the Port Townsend Film Festival; finale today

PORT TOWNSEND — Independent filmmaker John Sayles is attracted to compelling stories that are outside the obvious, he…

The Twisted Roots band — from left

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WEEKEND: Quilcene celebrates residents, visitors with fair, parade in three-day extravaganza

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 19. QUILCENE — Every year, Quilcene celebrates the end of…

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WEEKEND: Interest high in special guest at Port Townsend Film Festival, director says

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 19. PORT TOWNSEND — The 15th annual Port Townsend Film…

Gary Enbrecht

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Interest high in special guest at Port Townsend Film Festival, director says

PORT TOWNSEND — The 15th annual Port Townsend Film Festival, which begins today, is generating more excitement than…

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Jefferson Transit makes $131,890 purchase of Port Townsend building to serve as new headquarters

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Transit’s purchase of a building adjacent to the Haines Street Park & Ride will…

The Twisted Roots band — from left

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WEEKEND: Quilcene celebrates residents, visitors with fair, parade in three-day extravaganza

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 19. QUILCENE — Every year, Quilcene celebrates the end of…

Port Townsend High School student Patrick Charlton

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Global warming a ‘con,’ speaker says; skeptical high school students disagree

CHIMACUM — The assertion that global warming is “a con” was challenged earlier this week by some who…

Jefferson County sheriff candidates Wendy Davis

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Jefferson County sheriff hopefuls talk technology, gun initiatives at forum

PORT TOWNSEND — The implementation of new technology for law enforcement involves both the acquisition of new equipment…

Jefferson County commissioner candidates Dan Toepper

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Jefferson County pay raises for certain elected officials linked to judges’ salaries

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners on Monday approved a salary increase for elected officials by tying…

Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force shows off some of the signs that will be used to promote the festival that begins Friday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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‘Visionary’ director at this weekend’s Port Townsend Film Festival an icon

PORT TOWNSEND — With the appearance of a film icon as its special guest, the 15th annual Port…

Wendy Davis and Dave Stanko

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Jefferson County sheriff hopefuls speak of change, party affiliation, personnel files

PORT TOWNSEND — Candidates for Jefferson County sheriff agree the department needs to be examined and its efficiency…

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WEEKEND: Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill hosts open house Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday’s open house at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. was a long time coming, as…

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Hearing on motion to dismiss double murder charges against Quilcene man to resume Monday

PORT ORCHARD — A hearing on a motion that could result in the freedom of a man once…

Chimacum Middle School student Dawson Paden tries on a fireman's hat Thursday with firefighter Matt Millich of Naval Magazine Indian Island. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks marked in Chimacum ceremony

CHIMACUM — The 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks was commemorated Thursday at the Chimacum Schools campus…

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WEEKEND: Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill hosts open house Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday’s open house at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. was a long time coming, as…