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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

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

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Sheriff’s Office warns of payment requests scam related to jail

PORT ANGELES — Multiple scam reports involving fraudulent payment requests have been made to family members of people…

Anita La Salle, kneeling in the center, poses with her family of son, daughters, son-in-law and grandkids, all from Port Townsend, after spending Saturday on a scavenger hunt and celebrating a reunion to welcome a long-lost family member who hasn’t been seen in more than 50 years. The hunt originated at the Port Townsend Goodwill, where they each had to buy matching clothes, and took them to various venues around Port Townsend culminating at the anchor at Fort Worden State Park. This is the first Christmas they have all been together as a family. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Family reunion

Anita La Salle, kneeling in the center, poses with her family of son, daughters, son-in-law and grandkids, all…

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Clallam seeking to extend contracts

Pacts would impact criminal justice in Port Angeles, Sequim

John Nutter.

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Olympic Medical Center board commissioner dies at age 54

Nutter, police officer of year in 2010, also worked for hospital, port

”Long Shadows,” a painting in pastels by Suzan Noyes, will be auctioned off to benefit the Olympic Peninsula Art Association during Friday’s Art Walk in Sequim. Early bids can be placed at the A. Milligan Gallery.

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First Friday Art Walk set this weekend

Mystery game to draw from submitted cards

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Search and rescue teams locate deceased man

PORT ANGELES — A deceased man was located following search and rescue efforts after a family member had…

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ODT near Hill Street reopens after landslide

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Discovery Trail between Hill Street and Marine Drive in Port Angeles has reopened…

Justice Loftus holds up a dinosaur mask he received at the Winter Wishes assembly. He said he plans to use it to play with his younger brother. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim High School assembly grants students’ requests

Annual assembly provides gifts via leadership class

Marylaura Ramponi stands by an excavator donated for geotechnical work at Sequim School District by Jamestown Excavating. She donated $1 million for the naming rights of the Ramponi Center for Technical Excellence, a career and technical education building that will be built in conjunction with new buildings at Sequim High School. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Progress begins on CTE building

Ramponi Center could be done by early 2028

Deb Carlson, president of the Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild, presents a check for $9,585 to Deputy Police Chief John Southard and City Manager Matt Huish to help purchase three automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for three new vehicles and new AED pads and first aid supplies for the full fleet. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Guild marks $2.5M in support for medical needs

Shop donations reopen in February, sales in March

Volunteers serve up a full breakfast on Christmas morning, for the Third Community Breakfast at the Fred Lewis Scout Cabin in Port Townsend put on by the Reach Out Community Organization, a homeless advocacy program. A full breakfast was served to about 150 people during the morning. On the serving line are, from the back, Rose Maerone, Marie France and Susan Papps. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Festive breakfast

Volunteers serve up a full breakfast on Christmas morning, for the Third Community Breakfast at the Fred Lewis…

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Growler analysis report complete

Environmental Impact Statement and recommendations released

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Home Fund subsidizes rent at Woodley Place

Bayside renovates 17 units at former hotel for supportive housing

To honor outgoing Hospital Commission Chair Jill Buhler Rienstra, Jefferson Healthcare dedicated a courtyard to her in December. Buhler Rienstra stands on the left, Jefferson Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Mike Glenn on the right.

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Thirty-year hospital commissioner retires

Her career saw the hospital grow, improve

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