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North Olympic Library System staff report that construction funds for the renovation and expansion of the Sequim Library will mostly come from timber revenue via state forest trust lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim library to open in 2026

Timber revenues help fund construction

Joan Butler receives a sweet drink as a gift during her 100th birthday party on Dec. 19 at Diamond Point. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Diamond Point woman celebrates 100th birthday

Butler’s keys to longevity: Keep moving, don’t smoke

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…

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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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…