Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
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🏘️ Community
Erran Sharpe will be the featured speaker for Story Swap today at 7:00 p.m. in the Raymond Carver Room (Port Angeles Main Library).
He will share traditional wisdom tales from Europe and the Middle East after scheduled speaker Rebecca Hom canceled her visit due to health reasons.
🚨 Crime
On Monday, a Carlsborg resident named Caden Jackson was arrested in Sequim after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, barricading himself in an RV, and threatening officers with a crossbow—he was later booked on several charges with a bond set at $30,000.
🎓 Education
The Port Angeles School Board approved the sale of $30 million in bonds to begin design work for a new high school and Franklin Elementary in May—splitting the bond sale helps avoid taking a full lump sum before construction starts.
The board will issue the remaining bonds in December 2026 and has increased its capital budget to cover early contractor payments.
🏛️ Government
Clallam County is preparing to join America 250 (a nationwide commemoration) in 2026 after state officials urged local communities to rebrand events to fit the themes of We the People, The Power of Place, and Sharing History.
Local leaders will join the national kickoff event, Two Lights for Tomorrow (lighting the Port Angeles courthouse bell tower in blue), on April 18.
Port Angeles City Council is expected to approve a recommendation to award $163,000 from excess lodging tax funds to 11 organizations that were underfunded or overlooked in the original allocation—Port Angeles Youth Basketball will receive $90,000 and Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports nearly $19,000, with other awards going to Port Angeles Marathon Associations, North Olympic Baseball and Softball and Lincoln Street Block Party.
Erosion near Kalaloch Campground has caused a temporary lane closure on U.S. Highway 101 at milepost 158—geotechnical engineers will inspect the site today to determine next steps.
🎉 Port Angeles Events
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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.
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, housing, and more.
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