Good morning, Port Angeles.

Sequim Community Aid received a $10,000 Peninsula Home Fund grant to boost its rent and utility payment program.

The organization helped 42 families since July and plans to assist at least 250 families by July 2026 (amid rising utility rates and increased need).

Operation Candy Cane launches Monday in Port Angeles as a 1956 fire truck tours the streets and firefighters hand out candy canes to food+cash donors starting at 5:30 p.m.

Camaraderie Cellars in Port Angeles was named one of Washington Tasting Room Magazine’s 75 Best Wines of the Year and won multiple medals in the Great Northwest Platinum competition.

Winemaker Don Corson said the awards show the winery’s commitment to quality wine-making.

Washington Emergency Management Division released a new Tsunami Maritime Response and Mitigation Strategy that outlines risks from a 9.0 Cascadia quake which could generate 16-foot waves in Port Angeles Harbor + emergency officials advising on evacuation; a public meeting to review the report is scheduled for January 20.

Sequim launched an online survey available through Jan.

15 to gather input on its parks and facilities ADA transition plan. Community responses will help pinpoint access barriers and guide future improvements.

The Neah Bay Red Devils beat Port Angeles 60–27 and will have their next game broadcast tomorrow on KONP Newsradio at 4:45 p.m. Meanwhile, Zoey Van Gordan broke a high school bowling record yesterday with scores of 224 and 147.

Makers Market

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Port Angeles Fine Arts Center — Free entry — Explore locally-made artisan gifts while enjoying hot chocolate by the fire tables.

Santa Saturdays

12-3 p.m. — Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain — Free entry — Experience the festive spirit at Santa Saturdays with holiday cheer at the waterfront.

Geoffrey Castle's Celtic Christmas Concert

3-4:30 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Pricing varies based on age and military status — Experience enchanting Celtic melodies with Geoffrey Castle and dance performances by The Seattle Irish Dance Company.