Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
New Dungeness Nursery celebrated its 10th anniversary at its 2-acre Sequim site where it had 15,000 plants in January and will have 22,000 by mid-summer; the family-run business serves home gardeners, builders, and local tribes and will start offering free classes in May—underscoring its long commitment to local horticulture.
Kelly Kidwell of Citizen Air is offering fractional ownership in private jets after acquiring Rite Brothers Aviation at Fairchild Airport to launch a new airline company in Port Angeles—he plans to eventually offer scheduled flights for non-partner travelers while finalizing details on membership and pricing.
On Thursday, Clallam PUD reported that a scammer posing as a PUD employee visited a Diamond Point home and claimed the customer needed to pay to avoid disconnection — the scammer took the customer's credit card information and left.
Port Angeles School District announced that kindergarten registration for next school year opened Monday and families with children turning five on or before September 1 must return completed packets with age proof and immunization records.
Packet pick-up is available at each elementary school or online — transportation details will be provided in August.
Residents planning summer backcountry trips in Olympic National Park must reserve wilderness permits starting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15.
Permits are required for overnight trips from May 15 to October 15 and can be reserved online or by contacting the Wilderness Information Center (360-565-2992 or email at [email protected]).
Jefferson Healthcare commissioner Matt Ready disclosed secret details at a March 26 board meeting about a potential Peninsula Health Alliance with Olympic Medical Center, saying he was excluded from early talks.
His actions may violate state law and board policies — both healthcare organizations maintain they honor strict confidentiality measures.
Yesterday the Port Angeles Roughriders lost a high school baseball game to the Sequim Wolves 5-4 on April 10th — Wolves catcher Lincoln Bear made the final play to seal the win.
The Roughriders won a 2-1 boys soccer game with Matthew Miller scoring the winner and the girls fastpitch team dominated Sequim 18-1 before the baseball team and golfers head to Sequim today at 4:15 and 3:00.
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.
Star Wars: A New Hope Screening
7-9 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — $12 adults, $8 youth — Celebrate Star Wars Day with a screening of the classic film and come in costume!
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for healthcare, food, childcare, housing, and more.
Jim Messina & The Road Runners Concert
7 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — $35-$65 — Experience timeless classics and incredible musicianship from music legend Jim Messina.
Jennifer Thomas Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Tickets $28-$55 — Experience an immersive concert with Billboard chart-topping pianist Jennifer Thomas and her cinematic music.
Rise & Shine Yoga
8-9 a.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Donation-based — Celebrate morning mindfulness with a restorative Hatha Yoga session led by Jenny Houston.
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