Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
The Coast Guard suspended its search for two people aboard a 15-foot pleasure craft that capsized off Neah Bay on April 18th after Makah Tribal Police reported the vessel had not returned on time; a woman's body was later found near Koitlah Point, prompting intensified rescue efforts.
Melissa Cox, 31, of Port Angeles failed to yield while turning left from the Longhouse onto westbound U.S. Highway 101 at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday and struck an eastbound vehicle, sending her and Colin Baudais, 51, of Aberdeen—whose 2018 Ford F150 ended up in the median—to Olympic Medical Center with drugs and alcohol cited as factors while both vehicles were totaled and towed.
The North Olympic Library System lost its $3.9 million federal grant that supported digital and braille services after a mid-March notification—NOLS director Noah Glaude said library users in Clallam County may face fewer digital titles and longer waits while the system figures out next steps.
Clallam Transit received the Safety Stars Award from the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool for the fourth year in a row and celebrated with a $3,500 prize at its April 13 banquet while planning to apply for funding to add electric buses and charging infrastructure.
The board approved a committee to recruit an interim general manager after GM Jim Fetzer announced his resignation effective July 31 — and also shifted its monthly meeting time to noon starting May 21.
Local sports saw a strong finish on April 18 as the Sequim Wolves fastpitch team won 11-10 over Bremerton and the Port Angeles Roughriders clinched a 5-4 eight-inning win against Kingston.
Other local teams earned wins in golf, tennis, and track events — with more contests scheduled soon.
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.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for essential community resources.
RACE 2 // DRY HILL — NW Cup
10 AM – 6 PM — Dry Hill MTB — Check website for costs — Experience the thrill of downhill mountain bike racing at the beautiful Dry Hill Bike Park.
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.
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