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Pearl Harbor survivor and World War II Navy veteran David Russell, 101, reads a birthday card in Albany, Ore., while talking about his time aboard the USS Oklahoma and his life after the war. (Nathan Howard/The Associated Press)

101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost

When Japanese bombs began falling on Pearl Harbor, U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell first sought refuge below deck on the USS… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2021
  • By Audrey McAvoy and Gillian Flaccus The Associated Press
Pearl Harbor survivor and World War II Navy veteran David Russell, 101, reads a birthday card in Albany, Ore., while talking about his time aboard the USS Oklahoma and his life after the war. (Nathan Howard/The Associated Press)
Copper Canyon Press’ Joseph Bednarik is editor of the largest book ever published by the Port Townsend press: “Jim Harrison: Complete Poems.” The book will be celebrated in an online launch party, free to the public, at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Copper Canyon Press to publish poetry tome

‘Jim Harrison: Complete Poems’ launch party Wednesday

Copper Canyon Press’ Joseph Bednarik is editor of the largest book ever published by the Port Townsend press: “Jim Harrison: Complete Poems.” The book will be celebrated in an online launch party, free to the public, at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend transit plan draws criticism

Language to acknowledge the climate crisis to be added

Coronavirus

Two additional deaths recorded in Clallam County

Long-term care facility outbreaks now over

Sylvia Snell of Bremerton, No. 204, leads a pack of 5K and 10K runners in the rain to the finish line in Blyn at the Jamestown S’Klallam Glow run Saturday night. Snell ran in the 5K, along with Julie Dunlap, No. 201, at left. Kimberly DaArton, No. 500, ran in the 10K. (Run the Peninsula)

Head lamps light up path for Jamestown S’Klallam run

Women’s 10K race highlights last event in marathon series

Sylvia Snell of Bremerton, No. 204, leads a pack of 5K and 10K runners in the rain to the finish line in Blyn at the Jamestown S’Klallam Glow run Saturday night. Snell ran in the 5K, along with Julie Dunlap, No. 201, at left. Kimberly DaArton, No. 500, ran in the 10K. (Run the Peninsula)
“The Long Today,” about a Saskatchewan canoe trip to mark a man’s 70th birthday, is one of the short films in the “Jane’s Faves” package available for streaming this week from the Port Townsend Film Festival. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

‘Jane’s Faves’ stream through Sunday in Port Townsend Film Festival Pic

Final session of the year

“The Long Today,” about a Saskatchewan canoe trip to mark a man’s 70th birthday, is one of the short films in the “Jane’s Faves” package available for streaming this week from the Port Townsend Film Festival. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

Port Townsend City Council, paper mill close to new water pact

Action could be taken Monday night

Suspect charged with string of mailbox thefts

Port Angeles man to be arraigned Friday

Detective Sgt. Eric Munger of the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office prepares to show a semi-automatic rifle presented in the triple-murder trial of Dennis Marvin Bauer. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Trial to last through holiday

Prosecution continues case

Detective Sgt. Eric Munger of the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office prepares to show a semi-automatic rifle presented in the triple-murder trial of Dennis Marvin Bauer. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Pro-choice supporter Brian Hogan of Port Angeles, left, stands near pro-life supporter Jim Hanley oif 'Sequim across from Planned Parenthood in Port Angeles last week.

Signs outside Planned Parenthood display convictions

Protesters gather in Port Angeles as U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Mississippi abortion law

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Pro-choice supporter Brian Hogan of Port Angeles, left, stands near pro-life supporter Jim Hanley oif 'Sequim across from Planned Parenthood in Port Angeles last week.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 death reported in Jefferson County

Rise noted in cases from Thanksgiving gatherings

More time given for vaccine mandate challenge

Injunction hearing now Dec. 13

Quileute man sentenced for child sexual assault

A member of the Quileute Tribe has been sentenced to eight years in prison with 30 years of supervised release for abusive sexual… Continue reading

Second-degree murder trial date set

Quilcene man shot, killed in November

Jared Bauer, Dennis Bauer’s son, testifies in his father’s triple-murder trial Wednesday in Clallam County Superior Court. (Rob Ollikainen/For the Peninsula Daily News)

Bauer’s son not an alibi for his father

Prosecution witness delivers testimony during proceedings

Jared Bauer, Dennis Bauer’s son, testifies in his father’s triple-murder trial Wednesday in Clallam County Superior Court. (Rob Ollikainen/For the Peninsula Daily News)
Coronavirus

COVID-19 outbreak stems from Thanksgiving gathering

Cases among children on the rise

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First Friday Art Walk goes for gold this December

Olympic Peninsula Art Association will host an opening reception for its Winter Members’ Art Show and Sale Fundraiser during the First Friday Art… Continue reading

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The Twinkle Lights Parade will glitter through downtown Forks on Saturday, while The Festival of Trees continues all weekend.

Forks celebrates Festival of Trees, Twinkle Lights Parade

Decorated trees will work their Christmas magic today through Sunday and lights will twinkle through the downtown on Saturday in Forks. The annual… Continue reading

The Twinkle Lights Parade will glitter through downtown Forks on Saturday, while The Festival of Trees continues all weekend.
Coronavirus

Lawsuit filed against vaccine proof order

Clallam County and Dr. Allison Berry challenged

The neighbors near Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend collaborate to put up a public Christmas tree every year. Its lights are visible from Lawrence Street as one approaches Jackson Street, while Admiralty Inlet provides the background. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Neighborhood decoration among Port Townsend treasures

Brightens area near Chetzemoka Park

The neighbors near Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend collaborate to put up a public Christmas tree every year. Its lights are visible from Lawrence Street as one approaches Jackson Street, while Admiralty Inlet provides the background. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)