Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
Anthony DeLeon and McKenzie Koljonen, who plan an October wedding, practiced feeding each other a piece of cake at the Olympic Peninsula Wedding Expo at Field Arts & Events Hall last weekend as Selena Veach from Aunt Selena’s Bakery watched with a smile; over 35 vendors showcased wedding services.
The state Department of Natural Resources is balancing wildfire safety and environmental management on 371,000 trust acres + facing funding gaps and timber policy changes, according to Olympic Region Manager Bill Wells during a recent community forum.
The agency is preparing for fire season amid ongoing policy reviews.
Joyce Fire and Rescue strengthened wildfire response with a new four-wheel-drive brush truck carrying 400 gallons of water and a four-person crew into rugged terrain; the vehicle was donated by Washington Department of Natural Resources after Quartermaster Carolyn Flint applied for a surplus, and volunteers became certified for wildland firefighting.
The Port Angeles Roughriders boys basketball team ended a long lasting curse last night by beating the North Kitsap Vikings 68 to 51 — senior guard Brody Pierce scored 32 to lift the club to a 9 to 3 league record before their game in Sequim on Friday.
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.
The Flying Karamazov Brothers: Juggle ‘Till You Drop
7-9 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — $25-$45 Adult, $22 Youth — Experience a world premiere of jaw-dropping, family-friendly juggling and comedy.
Mardi Gras Night Fundraiser
6-10 p.m. — Naval Elks Lodge — $25 online, $30 at the door — Enjoy food, music, dancing, and auctions all for a great cause supporting homeless veterans.
Adventures in Caving with Robbie Shone
7-9 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — $15-$45 — Discover the world’s deepest caves through the lens of an acclaimed National Geographic photographer.
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