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Port Angeles
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Port Angeles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sequim Irrigation Festival celebrates its 130th year with a grand finale weekend that features a museum walking tour today at 11 a.m., a parade with over 110 entries at noon on Saturday, a classic car show, a log show with tractor pulls and a Loggers’ Ball on Friday and Saturday, and a golf tournament on Friday to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs — events that promise diverse local fun —. Peninsula Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chimacum High School’s marching band participated in the Loyalty Days Parade in Long Beach and won the Sweepstakes award as best among 25 bands. The trip was funded by the Friends of Chimacum Schools Education Foundation—helping the band represent the community—and the students also earned excellent ratings at local competitions. Peninsula Daily News
- ➤ Port Angeles School Board is considering a plan to reduce staffing next school year to close a nearly $2 million budget gap — the proposal would cut 13 full-time teaching and support positions and 28 staff hours, with a board vote scheduled today. My Clallam County
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Homes along Three Crabs Road in Sequim face rising flood risks from increasing king tides and sea level rise, and county officials are working with homeowners to find long-term solutions that protect both property and the natural shoreline. Local experts on the Marine Resources Committee have urged the county to develop a plan that may include measures such as property buyouts—steps that will require community input and possible federal grants. My Clallam County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chad Dobbs from the Parks and Recreation smoothed wood chips on a traffic island outside the City Pier on Tuesday—he said the chips add a decorative touch that improves the area for tourists and pier visitors. Peninsula Daily News
- ➤ Three days into filing week, 40 candidates have filed in Clallam County for 48 open positions while 38 candidates have filed in Jefferson County for 42 openings; candidates must file by the end of business Friday and may withdraw by May 12. Peninsula Daily News
- ➤ Port Angeles City Council updated its ordinance to require that rental rooms for Type I short-term rentals be inside the main structure — detached accessory units no longer qualify. Assistant City Manager Calvin Goings said about six properties will keep their current licenses until they expire, when they must apply for a Type II license. Peninsula Daily News
- ➤ Port Angeles City Council approved a $55,000 payment for cleanup of a mineral oil spill caused by vandalism on Feb 2 at the Rayonier Mill site along the Olympic Discovery Trail using funds from the Capital Facilities Plan vandalism repairs budget. NRC Environmental Services will remove contaminated soil during a cleanup monitored by state ecology—ensuring the affected area is stabilized. Peninsula Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Junior pitcher Kody Williams threw a complete game no-hitter on May 7th, leading the Roughriders to a 6-0 win over Kingston and moving the team into third place in the Olympic League; they can clinch that spot with a win today at Civic Field. Port Angeles seniors Worthington and Wentz won the Roughrider Classic in golf while the boys soccer team shut out Bremerton 4-0 with Matthew Miller recording a hat trick. My Clallam County
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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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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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