Good morning, Port Angeles.

A 52-year-old Clallam County man named Daniel O.

Bertelson was sentenced to 26 months in prison for firing a gun during a trailer park fire near Bean Road last July—police said he fired several shots into the air after fireworks sparked the blaze.

Singer-songwriter Matt Butler will perform his one-man show, Reckless Son, at 7 p.m. Saturday at Field Arts and Events Hall at 201 W.

Front St. in Port Angeles. He draws on nearly a decade of performing in jails and prisons — a background that has led him to schedule additional concerts including one at Clallam Bay Corrections Center on Thursday.

State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti visited Port Angeles on Tuesday and learned to operate a Develon DX300LL-5 log loader from log yard operator Jodie O’Neel — the port financed the $449,000 machine through the LOCAL government financing program that offers low-cost loans to municipalities.

Clallam County commissioners unanimously approved $204,014 in lodging tax grants for seven organizations including Field Arts and Events Hall, Dungeness Crab Festival, Feiro Marine Life Center, Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival, Clallam Bay/Sekiu Visitors Center, Peninsula Trails Coalition and Clallam County Public Works. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviewed 10 applications—requests for capital expenditures were ineligible and two groups received less than they asked for.

Port Angeles earned major recognition on April 29 when it received the Implementation Award from the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association and the Planning Association of Washington.

The city streamlined permits + cut fees to boost housing under its Pursuing Housing for All plan.

Clallam County has appointed Corrections Deputy Edward Bauck - who joined in 2023 after a career with the Idaho Department of Corrections - as the new Animal Control Deputy, and he will begin on May 1 to help handle rising animal control calls.

Sheriff Brian King said the move follows the Olympic Peninsula Bark House reopening at reduced capacity and the retirement of longtime deputy Tracey Kellas.

Sequim Wolves girls fastpitch beat Bainbridge 20-10 in six innings on April 29 — keeping their playoff hopes alive with key hits from several players including exchange student Manuela Valle Jover.

In Silverdale, Olympic beat Port Angeles 11-9 and at the Olympic League Championships in Poulsbo, Port Angeles golfers qualified for state and district tournaments — while baseball, soccer and tennis games are set for tonight.

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.

The Brothers Comatose Live

May 23-25 — Field Arts & Events Hall — Ticket info TBA — Experience high-energy bluegrass with infectious storytelling and tight harmonies.

Cory Graves Concert

7-11:59 p.m. — Vern Burton Community Center — Cost info not listed — Enjoy a night of live music from Cory Graves in Port Angeles.