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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, a circus school owned by Sadie La… Continue reading

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)

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 weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Five elected to Waterfront District board

Five people have been elected to three-year terms on the Port Angeles Waterfront District board of directors, Executive Director Sam Grello said.… Continue reading

Free days added for national parks

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

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 donations to charities that help those in… Continue reading

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)

Polar Plunge set for Hollywood Beach

Event raises funds for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County

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)
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Program planned for Sunday service in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will conduct the Burning Bowl and Vision Quest rituals at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Salish Sea Early Music Festival dates announced

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival has announced its tentative 2026 concert schedule. The festival performs Baroque chamber music on period instruments at… Continue reading

The Rev. Phillip LaBelle

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church service set

The Rev. Phillip LaBelle will lead services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. LaBelle will speak at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,… Continue reading

The Rev. Phillip LaBelle
Rev. Dr. Clancy Blakemore

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Clancy Blakemore will present “All is God, All is Good” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Blakemore will be the guest speaker… Continue reading

Rev. Dr. Clancy Blakemore
Peninsula Pirates

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: PC women drop OT thriller with 0.2 of a second left

The Peninsula College women came within two-tenths of a second in overtime of beating Umpqua on Wednesday at the Lower Columbia Holiday Classic… Continue reading

Peninsula Pirates
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.… Continue reading

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

Celebration of life set Super Bowl Sunday

Messages continue to arrive for John Nutter

Clallam extends public defense

Contract agreement is through February

Committee members sought for ‘For’ and ‘Against’ statements

The Clallam County commissioners are seeking county residents to serve on the “For” and “Against” committees for a proposed charter amendment regarding… Continue reading

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

Final Art Walk before Northwind break

The final Art Walk before Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery takes a three-week winter break will occur on Saturday. The nonprofit gallery,… Continue reading

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

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 print space spouting off phony New Year’s… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles girls hoops split pair in Meridian

Neah Bay boys, girls win; East Jefferson’s Liske first at King & Queen of the Castle

Port Angeles Roughriders

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

Multiple scam reports involving fraudulent payment requests have been made to family members of people incarcerated at the Clallam County Jail, the… Continue reading

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 from Port Townsend, after spending Saturday on… Continue reading

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)