Good morning, Port Angeles.

At about 5:54 p.m. Friday, a Sequim motorcycle rider lost control on Highway 104 near U.S. 101 and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle—he wore a helmet, no drugs or alcohol were detected, and his motorcycle was destroyed.

Olympic Synthetic Products in Sequim makes strong, hand-cut slings and will finish 12 for the Port of Port Townsend’s 30-ton Travelift arriving in May—its slings also serve Port Angeles and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

The company faces higher costs as tariffs have nearly doubled the price of its polyester string.

The Port Angeles High School jazz band placed second at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival held at the Lionel Hampton School of Music in Moscow, Idaho—where they competed against more than 400 students.

They will perform at the Juan de Fuca Festival for the Arts from May 23-25 and at the Port Angeles Maritime Festival on June 7-8.

The Clallam County Charter Review Commission Town Hall Committee will review input from community meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Emergency Operations Center — Room 070 at the county courthouse on E.

Fourth St. The committee will use the input to draft survey questions on potential changes to the county charter.

State legislators are wrapping up debates on bills affecting property tax, housing, behavioral health, public defense, and transportation as the session nears its end.

The new housing bill could boost local density—while lawmakers await budget outcomes for public defense and weigh a road usage charge program after dropping a property tax cap increase effort.

Emily Randall, 100 days into her role as Washington’s 6th District representative, worked on 55 bills—she pushed for more oversight and fought against Medicaid cuts that could hurt rural hospitals.

She held town halls across six counties to listen to residents and work toward bipartisan solutions.

At Dave Snyder’s Lil’ Norway Track Meet on April 21, Port Angeles High School athletes posted strong results including junior Brody Pierce winning the triple jump with a state top-five mark and teammates setting new personal bests — former Roughrider Jack Gladfelter qualified for NAIA Nationals while local Jelissa Julmist signed with Park University and the soccer team beat Kingston 4-2. The track team will host its first home meet on April 24 at Civic Field and the Roughrider soccer team will travel to Bainbridge tomorrow.

The Olympic Peninsula Disc Golf Association completed course upgrades in 2024 at RainShadow and Lincoln Park and will add new signage, updated tee pads and safety enhancements in 2025 ahead of the Ball Buster tournament in May—another event will feature glow-in-the-dark play to attract more players.

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.