Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
Sequim’s 130th Irrigation Festival runs May 2nd to 4th at Carrie Blake Community Park and offers family events including live music, a kids parade, an indoor trashion show and Sequim High’s production of Oklahoma!
Today live music begins at 9:30 a.m.—culminating in a free community concert and dance at 6 p.m.
Five top volunteers from Clallam County were honored on Thursday night at the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center with the 2025 Clallam County Community Service Award—recognizing decades of service in areas like conservation, education, and beautification.
Next year, the award program will also honor three young volunteers to spotlight youth community service.
Singer-songwriter Matt Butler performed at Clallam Bay Corrections Center during his weeklong residency, playing for 23 gang dropouts in the Safe Harbor unit—he earned supportive responses from inmates.
He will perform at Field Hall in Port Angeles tonight at 7 p.m.—the show is part of his ongoing residency.
State lawmakers passed bills to boost special education funding and limit rent increases, with the cap allowing a 7 percent rise adjusted for inflation or a 10 percent maximum for most units and a 5 percent limit for mobile parks—part of a $78 billion spending plan that also funds a DNR study of the Elwha River watershed. The bills now await Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signature by May 20.
Sequim's baseball team beat Forks 15-9 on May 2 as a late surge produced eight runs in the sixth inning—pitcher Devyn Dearinger and hitter Hunter Tennell led the win.
In girls tennis, Sequim won six of seven matches against Port Angeles while Peninsula College signed shooting guard Kimberlee Brown from Orem.
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.
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