Good morning, Port Angeles.

Two and a half years after President Suzy Ames took charge, Peninsula College reversed a decade-long decline with enrollment increasing 20—30 percent each quarter and the transitional studies program growing 85 percent.

The college introduced nine new programs and is planning to open a dental hygiene program in 2026 pending additional funding.

Clallam County commissioners discussed a one-tenth of one percent sales tax to fund nonprofit arts, heritage and cultural programs during a work session on March 25th — with Mark Ozias and Mike French supporting the idea while Commissioner Randy Johnson opposed it.

They will draft a proposal with measurable outcomes — expected within the next month — and favor letting the board enact the tax rather than using a public vote.

Clallam County commissioners received an update on pending legislative bills that might let local officials add a short-term rental tax up to 4% to fund affordable housing and raise property tax lids with state credits—Commissioner Mark Ozias said lawmakers plan to rework the property tax measure and noted that bills on utilities taxes and public defense funding are unlikely to pass.

Roughriders pitcher Lynzee Reid threw a five-inning no-hitter on March 25th in a 14-0 win over Bainbridge that improved the team to a 4-1 record.

Port Angeles will host Olympic on Thursday while local prep baseball, soccer and tennis contests are scheduled later this week.

Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices

3-5 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — All ages welcome — Experience a unique musical storytelling journey with Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble and featured artists.

On-Site Tour of Village Concepts

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Village Concepts of Port Angeles - Park View Villas | Free entry | Explore a top-rated senior living community known for exceptional care and engaging activities.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for housing, health care, and more.

Charlie Albright Concert

2-4 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — $25-$55 — Experience the captivating blend of classical music and improvisation from acclaimed pianist Charlie Albright.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for healthcare, food, childcare, and housing resources.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for health care, food, childcare, and housing resources.

RACE 1 // DRY HILL — NW Cup

10 AM – 5 PM — Dry Hill MTB — Check website for costs — Experience thrilling downhill mountain bike racing at the first two races of the 2025 NW Cup series in beautiful Port Angeles.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local providers for health, food, childcare, and housing resources.