Good morning, Port Angeles.

The Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board will host a free tour of the historic courthouse clock tower and courtroom on June 1, with Judge David Neupert leading a history presentation.

Participants must register by 4:30 p.m. May 26 due to limited capacity & safety rules.

Andrea Hare is set to lead Hamilton Elementary pending board approval on May 21; she brings 25 years + experience from various education roles and will replace retiring principal Gary Pringle.

Environmental activists raised $32,000 via GoFundMe to spare two acres of trees at Sadie Creek Campground near Joyce by paying Bruce Webster to delay logging (for now).

The DNR may start a legal process, but without a lasting deal, the land could be logged again in two years.

Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 declared a stage 2 water alert for Carlsborg, Evergreen, Panoramic Heights, and Port Angeles Composite water systems after state drought measures expanded on May 14.

Customers are urged to conserve water and fix leaks (example faucets and toilets) to manage the shortage.

Fife Trojans beat our high school Roughriders 3-2 after an early lead, and the Roughriders will face the Sentinels in a crucial match Saturday at North Kitsap at 1:00 p.m. Sequim Wolves and our baseball team also have key games today featured on KONP Newsradio.

On Thursday, the Roughriders boys soccer team faced Fife in a district semifinal moved to 5:30 p.m. because of a bridge closure; state tournament qualification was at stake as standout Matthew Miller set a record with 37 goals + 6 assists.

Juan de Fuca Festival 2026

10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. — Vern Burton Community Center — Free entry — A vibrant 3-day festival showcasing diverse musical performances from bluegrass to jazz, along with art and activities for all ages.

Summertide Solstice Art Festival

12:30-5 p.m. — Port Angeles Fine Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate the longest day of the year with art, music, and community activities.