Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
The Upper Hoh Road serving the Olympic National Park visitor area for the Hoh Rain Forest will reopen to the public at 12:30 p.m. Thursday after repairs were completed following severe damage from a December storm.
A ceremony will take place at noon with Gov. Bob Ferguson and local officials to mark the repair work funded by $623,000 in SRF funds and $23,000 in private donations.
Two days into filing week, 31 candidates have filed for 48 open offices in Clallam County and 28 have filed for 42 positions in Jefferson County—local races in Port Angeles include contests for City Council seats and School District director roles with issues like affordable housing and community health in focus.
Port Angeles Waterfront District is working to boost downtown by applying for the state Main Street Community program in July—an effort to create a vibrant destination for both locals and tourists.
Executive director Sam Grello said PAWD has already begun projects such as pressure washing sidewalks and flower planting—steps aimed at reducing vacancies and attracting business.
The Peninsula Pirates signed Derrick Doe from Tampa who averaged 17 points per game at SLAM Academy — and they also added soccer standouts Riley Dudley from Diamond High in Anchorage and Sympony Lozano from Southern California.
Former Roughrider Wyatt Hall ended his college baseball career at Cal State San Bernardino, where his family joined him for Senior Night — as his team finished one game short of the playoffs.
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.
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.
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.
Port Angeles Lefties Home Opener
6:35-11 p.m. — Port Angeles Civic Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of collegiate summer baseball as the Lefties face off against the NorthPaws.
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