Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
Five business advisors from Clallam and Jefferson counties graduated from a 40-week pilot program by EDC Team Jefferson that strengthens small businesses and aims to boost family-wage jobs; the program will refine its schedule to better serve working professionals in future cohorts.
Seaview Academy has become a popular online K-12 option, now serving about 375 students and attracting many from outside the district.
The program offers flexible scheduling with dedicated mentor-teachers and plans to expand enrollment to around 500 students by year end.
The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe announced on Friday that the 100-year-old Railroad Bridge truss at the Dungeness River Nature Center will be rebuilt in steel to preserve its look and boost safety on the Olympic Discovery Trail — more project details will be shared soon.
Peninsula Home Fund contributed a $10,000 grant through Olympic View Community Foundation + OMC Foundation to support the cancer center’s patient navigator program that helps arrange overnight stays and essential care for patients traveling for radiation treatment.
Grant applications will be due mid-February and winners announced in April.
The Port Angeles Youth Basketball Tournament is set this weekend with a record 83 teams competing on eight courts at four venues (Port Angeles High School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Stevens Middle School, and the Vern Burton Community Center Gym), boosting local hotels and restaurants.
Former Roughrider and Peninsula Pirate Millie Long crossed 1,000 collegiate points after scoring 21 in an 86-56 win over Utah State, marking a milestone in her five-year career.
Local bowlers swept Sequim 7-0 today and will host a final home match with North Mason on Monday at 1:00 p.m.
The Peking Acrobats Performance
7-9 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Tickets $20-65 — Experience a breathtaking display of traditional Chinese acrobatics infused with modern theatrical circus elements.
The Three Italian Tenors
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — $35-58 — Experience unforgettable Italian arias and classic melodies performed by a stunning trio of tenors.
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