Members of Port Townsend Indivisible, a political protest group, begin to amass along Sims Way on Saturday in the first rally of 2026. The group was called to action in protest of the U.S. government and Donald Trump ousting the president of Venezuela overnight. Gina McMather, second from the right, a member of the Indivisible leadership team, led the pop-up rally. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Venezuela protest

Members of Port Townsend Indivisible, a political protest group, begin to amass along Sims Way on Saturday in…

The Seahawks' Leonard Williams celebrates Seattle's 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night, locking up the NFC No. 1 seed. (Getty Images)

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The Seahawks smothered the 49ers, then soaked it all in: ‘I don’t want today to end’

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — This time, the victory cigars were the perfect party favor.

About 100 people dipped three times into the water during the 38th annual Polar Bear Dip on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in downtown Port Angeles. The air and water temperature were both in the low 40s. Each received a certificate for participating, and proceeds benefitted Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Ringing in the new year

About 100 people dipped three times into the water during the 38th annual Polar Bear Dip on Thursday…

A new mural, painted by Larry White, has been installed on the east side of BarHop in downtown Port Angeles. (Sam Grello/Port Angeles Waterfront District)

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New mural painted as part of initiative

Artist chooses orca on BarHop building

Michael Calvin Mills’ short story collection, “The Caged Man,” was released in December. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Author’s work published after a long wait

Stories set in Spain, Costa Rica, Colombia

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Home Fund contributes to continuing education

United Way funds 11 students for job training at Peninsula College

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Boards to set 2026 legislative priorities

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m.…

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Free days added for national parks

Non-U.S. residents to pay more for visiting

About 150 to 200 people jumped into 49-degree water at Hollywood Beach on Jan. 1, 2025, for the 37th annual Polar Bear Dip. The air temperature was about 39 degrees, so it was a short, brisk dip that they did three times. There was a beach fire to warm the dippers afterward as well as two portable saunas in the parking lot. The event was sponsored by Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County under the leadership of organizer Dan Welden. Hot drinks, tasty muffins and a certificate for participants were available. (Dave Logan/for Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Polar Plunge set for Hollywood Beach

Event raises funds for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Imagine a new world

WITH THE HOLIDAYS behind us, after we have sent gifts, well wishes to friends and loved ones, and…

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

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Program planned for Sunday service in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will conduct the Burning Bowl and Vision Quest rituals at 11…

The Rev. Phillip LaBelle

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church service set

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Phillip LaBelle will lead services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Rev. Dr. Clancy Blakemore

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Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Clancy Blakemore will present “All is God, All is Good” at 10:30 a.m.…

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Five elected to Waterfront District board

PORT ANGELES — Five people have been elected to three-year terms on the Port Angeles Waterfront District board…

Aspen Mason-Kleeb, left, and Satria McKnight, both of Port Townsend and members of Popup Movement in Port Hadlock, a circus school owned by Sadie La Donna, right, rehearse a routine they were set to perform Wednesday in a performance as part of the First Night event put on by the Production Alliance. Watching is Julia Franz, seated, a rigger for the company. (Steve Mullensky/ for Peninsula Daily News)

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First Night

Aspen Mason-Kleeb, left, and Satria McKnight, both of Port Townsend and members of Popup Movement in Port Hadlock,…

Holiday lights reflect off the water at Boat Haven in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Holiday reflections

Holiday lights reflect off the water at Boat Haven in Port Angeles.

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Clallam extends public defense

Contract agreement is through February

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Celebration of life set Super Bowl Sunday

Messages continue to arrive for John Nutter