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Port Angeles
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Port Angeles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, tribal members, law enforcement, and local leaders gathered to honor missing and murdered indigenous people at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center and Gateway Transit Center Pavilion — Lt. Jimmy Thompson of the Elwha Police noted that tribal communities face few resources while family members recalled their lost loved ones. Peninsula Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Feiro Marine Life Center will award two scholarships to Sequim students at its Making Waves Gala and Auction Friday at Field Arts — Events Hall, 201 W. Front St. in Port Angeles; Journey Simpson, a Sequim High School senior, will receive the Feiro Family Scholarship while Kyle Brooks, a Sequim High School graduate, will receive the Robert J. Campbell Memorial Scholarship. Peninsula Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olympic Kiwanis and Friendly Earth International Recycling are hosting an electronics recycling event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Civic Field parking lot at 307 S. Race St. where items like computers and TVs are accepted - proceeds will support Kiwanis programs for foster families, Camp Beausite NW, the Kids Fishing Derby, and teen projects. Peninsula Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, candidates filed for the 2025 primary election in Clallam and Jefferson Counties, with 22 filing for 48 open positions in Clallam and 20 filing for 42 open positions in Jefferson; the filings include contests for Port Angeles City Council, hospital districts and other local offices while some positions remain unfilled. The filing process sets the stage for competitive races in our region as candidates vie for various terms. Peninsula Daily News
- ➤ The Hood Canal Bridge is closed to all traffic because of a mechanical issue, the state Department of Transportation said. There is no estimated reopening time as of Monday — officials are working to fix the problem. Peninsula Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health leaders in Clallam and Jefferson counties warned that proposed Medicaid cuts could force local hospitals to reduce services and delay care for patients. If approved, the plan may lead to significant job losses statewide and higher costs for patients (up to 16,600 jobs lost, including 9,500 in health care) over the next 10 years. Peninsula Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Port Angeles High School’s Track and Field team ended their season at the Shoreline Invitational on May 5 with standout wins as Brody Pierce jumped 44 ft 6 in and Teanna Clark threw 126 ft 3 in plus distance runner Leia Larson ran a personal-best 3200 meters in 11 min 43 sec. Sequim athletes also posted strong results at the Shelton Invite while local teams prepare for boys soccer tonight at 6:45 and upcoming softball games. My Clallam County
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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The Brothers Comatose Live
May 23-25 — Field Arts & Events Hall — Ticket info TBA — Experience high-energy bluegrass with infectious storytelling and tight harmonies.
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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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Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free event — Connect with local service providers for health care, food, childcare, and housing resources.
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Port Angeles Lefties Home Opener vs. Kamloops NorthPaws
6:35 PM — Port Angeles Civic Field — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the Lefties' home opener in an exciting baseball series against the NorthPaws.
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