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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…

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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

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…

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First Friday Art Walk slated in Sequim

The First Friday Art Walk, a free jazz performance and a puzzle swap at the library highlight this…

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival dates announced

ANACORTES — The Salish Sea Early Music Festival has announced its tentative 2026 concert schedule.

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,…

“Plaid Bear” by Port Townsend artist Peter Koronakos greets visitors to Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

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Final Art Walk before Northwind break

PORT TOWNSEND — The final Art Walk before Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery takes a three-week winter break…

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PAT NEAL: Making and breaking New Year’s resolutions

BY NOW, I’M pretty sure we’ve all had it up to here with know-it-all newspaper columnists wasting valuable…

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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State Patrol: Four injured after driver falls asleep at wheel

PORT HADLOCK — Four people were injured after a driver fell asleep at the wheel, left the roadway…

“Celestial Flight” by Pamela Raine will be part of the Port Ludlow Art League’s “Creations of the Night” exhibit at the Bay Club in November and December.

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Port Ludlow Art League to host member exhibit

PORT LUDLOW — The Port Ludlow Art League will exhibit “Artists’ Choice” during January and February at the…

Artists Mike and Suzie Croy create their own comics at Northwind Art School at Fort Worden State Park, where weekly open studio sessions will be conducted every Tuesday starting Jan. 6. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

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Public invited to Northwind Art weekly open studios

PORT TOWNSEND — For people at all points on their creative paths, the nonprofit Northwind Art School is…

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Weekly flight operations scheduled

COUPEVILLE — There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey…

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