Charlie Bermant

Retrial of accused double-murderer won’t be held until February

PORT HADLOCK — The retrial of Michael J. Pierce for the double murder of Pat and Janice Yarr won’t take place until next year. A… Continue reading

Karen Allen speaks to a Port Townsend High School class.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant copyright &Copy; 2013

Karen Allen tells students about films in general, ‘Indiana Jones’ in particular

PORT TOWNSEND — Actress Karen Allen told a gathering of high school students that when she was their age, she was treated to an artistic… Continue reading

Karen Allen speaks to a Port Townsend High School class.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant copyright &Copy; 2013
Special guest Karen Allen

Port Townsend Film Festival screenings continue today [**Photo Gallery**]

PORT TOWNSEND — While attendance figures are never available for the Port Townsend Film Festival until after the event ends, the 14th annual gathering seems… Continue reading

Special guest Karen Allen
Boy Scout board member Norm Stevens makes a last-minute inspection of the new cabin

After years of work, Port Townsend’s long-awaited Scout cabin to be officially opened Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — After six years of fundraising and construction, volunteers will celebrate the grand opening of the new Fred Lewis Scout Cabin on Sunday.… Continue reading

Boy Scout board member Norm Stevens makes a last-minute inspection of the new cabin

Date of double-murder Pierce retrial from Jefferson County to be set during hearing today

PORT HADLOCK — A hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. today (Friday) to determine the date for a second attempt at a retrial for Michael… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival Program Director Jane Julian

Directors tells of their film born in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival tends to develop movies and artists over time rather than hatch them whole and move along, according… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival Program Director Jane Julian

WEEKEND: Port Townsend’s new Scout cabin to be opened Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — After six years of fundraising and construction, volunteers will celebrate the grand opening of the new Fred Lewis Scout Cabin on Sunday.… Continue reading

Date of double-murder Pierce retrial from Jefferson County to be set during hearing Friday

PORT HADLOCK — A hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. Friday to determine the date for a second attempt at a retrial for Michael J.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Townsend’s new Scout cabin to be opened Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — After six years of fundraising and construction, volunteers will celebrate the grand opening of the new Fred Lewis Scout Cabin on Sunday.… Continue reading

Ecology renews Port Townsend Paper mill permit

PORT TOWNSEND — The state Department of Ecology has renewed the Port Townsend Paper Corp.’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, to take effect Oct.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Democrats vote against starting charter process

PORT TOWNSEND — Political battle lines about a proposed county charter have been drawn now that the Jefferson County Democratic Party has adopted a resolution… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force

Port Townsend Film Fest readies red carpet for 3-day event

PORT TOWNSEND — Preparations for the 14th annual Port Townsend Film Festival are heading toward the finish line as staff members manage last-minute details before… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force

Jefferson Democrats to address charter at meeting tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — The county’s political parties are weighing in on a measure that would elect representatives to create a county charter. And while the… Continue reading

Peter Hanke

Port of Port Townsend candidates forum deals with retiring director

PORT TOWNSEND — The race for two Port of Port Townsend commissioner seats is partly a referendum on the port's management in general and Port… Continue reading

Peter Hanke
Port Townsend resident Mike Mullin

Port Townsend organic food outlets support GMO labeling

PORT TOWNSEND — The Food Co-op and the Jefferson County Farmers Markets have endorsed an initiative on the state Nov. 5 general election ballot that… Continue reading

Port Townsend resident Mike Mullin
efferson County YMCA Executive Director Erica Delma

Post-cancer program gets survivors back on their feet

PORT TOWNSEND — A program to improve the health options of people who are recovering from cancer treatment is entering its second year, combining the… Continue reading

efferson County YMCA Executive Director Erica Delma
The Western Flyer

The past-due rent of wrath: Boat linked to John Steinbeck becomes $7,978 Port of Port Townsend liability

PORT TOWNSEND — The disposition of a fishing boat that provided the setting for some of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's books is uncertain, since… Continue reading

The Western Flyer
Rick Wiley

At age 66, Port Townsend’s Uptown Theatre going digital

PORT TOWNSEND — The 66-year-old Uptown Theatre will close after next week's Port Townsend Film Festival, reopening after about two months with a digital projection… Continue reading

Rick Wiley
Salesman Jim Muldowney

Ruddell’s temporary Port Townsend car dealership to donate portion of sales to United Good Neighbors

PORT TOWNSEND — A temporary car dealership in Port Townsend will turn a portion of the sales back to the community. “This has been a… Continue reading

Salesman Jim Muldowney
Salesman Jim Muldowney

Ruddell’s temporary Port Townsend car dealership to donate portion of sales to United Good Neighbors

PORT TOWNSEND — A temporary car dealership in Port Townsend will turn a portion of the sales back to the community. “This has been a… Continue reading

Salesman Jim Muldowney