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Nattalia Sharinger Gellert and Daniel Gellert, survivors of WWII, are happy to have a peaceful Christmas in Sequim. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Man recalls escape from Budapest in WWII

Sequim’s Dan Gellert talks about Christmas Eve in 1944

Nattalia Sharinger Gellert and Daniel Gellert, survivors of WWII, are happy to have a peaceful Christmas in Sequim. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim High School senior Sophia Treece shares her excitement with friends after she receives a new laptop for college at the Winter Wishes assembly on Dec. 18. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim students’ wishes granted

High schoolers, community continue tradition

Sequim High School senior Sophia Treece shares her excitement with friends after she receives a new laptop for college at the Winter Wishes assembly on Dec. 18. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Court vacates receiver’s extension

Master lease at Fort Worden deemed to be rejected

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Readers contribute $73K to Home Fund to date

Donations can be made for community grants this spring

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A cyclist rides by the 26-foot sloop that was dashed against the rocks along the Larry Scott Trail on Wednesday due to 30 mph winds from an atmospheric river storm buffeting the North Olympic Peninsula. A 29-year-old Port Townsend man, who was not identified, and his dog were rescued by a Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Storm aftermath

A cyclist rides by the 26-foot sloop that was dashed against the rocks along the Larry Scott Trail on Wednesday due to 30 mph winds… Continue reading

A cyclist rides by the 26-foot sloop that was dashed against the rocks along the Larry Scott Trail on Wednesday due to 30 mph winds from an atmospheric river storm buffeting the North Olympic Peninsula. A 29-year-old Port Townsend man, who was not identified, and his dog were rescued by a Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Cold case solved through geneology analysis

PA police say DNA links Quilcene man to 1988 sexual assaults

Striped legs with ruby slippers peek out from under a house being prepared to move from a lot on Third Street in Port Angeles. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)
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Wicked worksite

Striped legs with ruby slippers peek out from under a house being prepared to move from a lot on Third Street in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Striped legs with ruby slippers peek out from under a house being prepared to move from a lot on Third Street in Port Angeles. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)
Betsy Davis, the executive director of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, with her 1914 wooden boat “Glory Be.” (Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)

Boatbuilding school director plans to retire

Betsy Davis says she will work with her replacement

Betsy Davis, the executive director of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, with her 1914 wooden boat “Glory Be.” (Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)

Washington College Grant program set to expand with new state law

Support for low- and middle-income families available

Agencies partner to rescue Port Townsend man

Rough seas ground sailor on Christmas

Ellen White Face, left, and Dora Ragland enjoy some conversation after finishing a Christmas dinner prepared by Salvation Army Port Angeles staff and volunteers. The Salvation Army anticipated serving 120-150 people at its annual holiday meal on Tuesday. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Hundreds served at annual Salvation Army dinner

Numbers represent growing need for assistance, captain says

Ellen White Face, left, and Dora Ragland enjoy some conversation after finishing a Christmas dinner prepared by Salvation Army Port Angeles staff and volunteers. The Salvation Army anticipated serving 120-150 people at its annual holiday meal on Tuesday. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson separates prosecutor, coroner roles

Funeral director hired on one-year basis

Sylvia White of Port Townsend is making a major gift to the nonprofit Northwind Art. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Port Townsend artist makes major gift to Northwind

Artist Sylvia White, who envisioned an arts center in Port Townsend some three decades ago, is contributing $100,000 to fund a new… Continue reading

Sylvia White of Port Townsend is making a major gift to the nonprofit Northwind Art. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Public concerned about hospital partnership

Commenters question possible Catholic affiliation

Paranormal investigator Amanda Paulson sits next to a photo of Hallie Illingworth at Lake Crescent, where Illingworth’s soap-like body was discovered in 1940. Paulson stars in a newly released documentary, “The Lady of the Lake,” that explores the history of Illingworth’s death and the possible paranormal presence that has remained since. (Ryan Grulich)

Documentary explores paranormal aspects disappearance

Director says it’s a ’ Ghost story for Christmas’

Paranormal investigator Amanda Paulson sits next to a photo of Hallie Illingworth at Lake Crescent, where Illingworth’s soap-like body was discovered in 1940. Paulson stars in a newly released documentary, “The Lady of the Lake,” that explores the history of Illingworth’s death and the possible paranormal presence that has remained since. (Ryan Grulich)

Wednesday’s e-edition to be printed Thursday

Peninsula Daily News will have an electronic edition on Wednesday that will double as a print edition on Thursday. The newspaper is… Continue reading

Funding for lodge in stopgap measure

Park official ‘touched by outpouring of support’

Joe Nole.

Jefferson County Sheriff Joe Nole resigns

Commissioners to be appoint replacement within 60 days

Joe Nole.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News A fire dancer from Port Townsend's Fire Dance Collective, performs in front of spectators during the 2nd Annual Solstice Bonfire hosted by Jefferson County 4-H at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Saturday.
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Solstice Bonfire

A fire dancer from Port Townsend’s Fire Dance Collective, performs in front of spectators during the 2nd annual Solstice Bonfire hosted by Jefferson County 4-H… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News A fire dancer from Port Townsend's Fire Dance Collective, performs in front of spectators during the 2nd Annual Solstice Bonfire hosted by Jefferson County 4-H at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Saturday.
For 20-plus years, Bob and Kelly Macaulay have decorated their boat and dock off East Sequim Bay Road for Christmas, seen here more than a mile away. However, the couple sold their boat earlier this year. (Doug Schwarz)

Couple retires Christmas boat display on Sequim Bay

Red decorations lit up area for 20-plus years

For 20-plus years, Bob and Kelly Macaulay have decorated their boat and dock off East Sequim Bay Road for Christmas, seen here more than a mile away. However, the couple sold their boat earlier this year. (Doug Schwarz)