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Logan Gear, 3 1/2, uses a garden hose to wash the family car in Port Angeles. His mother Rachel Gear said it was sunny and it was a chance “to get out of the house and do something constructive.” (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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A break in the rain

Logan Gear, 3 1/2, uses a garden hose to wash the family car in Port Angeles. His mother…

Carleen Bensen, right, is sworn in as Clallam County Hospital District 2 commissioner by Gena Winningham at the Olympic Medical Center’s board of commissioners meeting on Wednesday. New commissioners Gerald Stephanz and Penney Sanders also were sworn in. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Hospital board swears in members

Recent survey results ‘excellent,’ interim CEO says

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Port Angeles City Council sets its legislative priorities

Mayor, deputy mayor roles to be determined at Jan. 20 meeting

Crime & Justice

Jury selection Monday in child abuse case

Infant was found to have 11 fractures, including ribs, leg

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Clallam County fees are updated

Community Development costs reviewed annually

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Listening session set for input on new Hurricane Ridge lodge

Public invited to bring questions, photos from past visits to building

Opinion

PAT NEAL: The 40-pound steelhead

THE HOLIDAYS ARE over. Only the mess remains. That, and the grim realization that after only a week…

Raquel Matiase-Pablo and Ruben Rameriz of Forks welcomed Helen into the world at 6:28 p.m. on Friday, the first baby born on the North Olympic Peninsula in 2026. Helen weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and has three siblings ages 9, 5 and 1. Matiase-Pablo, who speaks three languages, said she migrated to the United States more than 10 years ago. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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It’s a girl!

Raquel Matiase-Pablo and Ruben Rameriz of Forks welcomed Helen into the world at 6:28 p.m. on Friday, the…

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Peninsula flu and RSV cases both on rise, following a statewide trend

Health officer says change to federal schedule ‘concerning’

Mark Ozias.

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Clallam County commissioner to travel to Washington, D.C.

Mark Ozias to participate in annual conference

Arts & Entertainment

Webster paintings to be discussed at Studium Generale

PORT ANGELES — David Brownell will present “Esther Webster Paintings, Prints and Sketches: Providing Context Through Historic Preservation”…

Arts & Entertainment

Nature photography exhibit set for Second Saturday Art Walk

PORT ANGELES — Becky Stinnett will exhibit a collection of nature photographs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.…

Crime & Justice

Murder suspect returns to court

Charges refiled in his mother’s death

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

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