Good morning, Port Angeles.

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA received over $767,000 from a state grant to build a skate park in Quilcene.

The park will be built on county park land & may break ground this summer with work set to begin by May 1 on the required construction date.

Pam Scott will wear a duck suit and sell tickets for the 36th annual duck derby at the City Pier near the Edie Beck Kids Pavilion on Sunday—tickets are available at local stores and markets through Saturday.

The event will award 36 prizes, including a top prize Toyota, and proceeds will support the OMC Foundation Healthcare Scholarship Fund.

The public will help create gifts for Canoe Journey participants at Field Arts & Events Hall—201 W.

Front St. Craft sessions will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and May 29, where volunteers will use provided supplies and expert guidance while Field Hall collects donations for the Paddle to Elwha paddlers hosted by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.

Kathy Moses hammered stakes during a light rain on Thursday at the Fifth Street Community Garden to support covers for her strawberry starts and other plants (her work helps protect Port Angeles garden plots).

The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce is trying to secure a small barge to launch Fourth fireworks after traditional sites were ruled out due to new waterfront development—officials said they will decide by May 23 and include other celebrations on July 4 if fireworks cannot be held.

Port of Port Angeles commissioners approved applying for a state Department of Transportation Airport Aid Grant to support two capital projects at Fairchild International Airport — repairing Taxiway A and constructing a building with enlarged hangar space.

If awarded, FAA funds will cover 95 percent of the $6.1 million cost and work will begin next summer.

State Rep. Adam Bernbaum spoke at a Port Angeles Chamber luncheon on May 15 about how federal instability and a fast-moving budget process in Olympia led to hard fiscal decisions and cuts instead of raising some taxes.

He explained that transportation funding now includes a gas tax increase starting July 1 — a change aimed at addressing revenue declines as more people drive electric vehicles.

Starting Saturday, feeding deer, elk, or moose will be illegal in Washington as the WDFW approved the rule to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease—this law also bans using bait to attract these animals.

Peninsula Behavioral Health in Port Angeles is watching for proposed Medicaid cuts that may lower funding for crisis care, housing support and homeless outreach+about 85 percent of its revenue comes from Medicaid.

CEO Wendy Sisk said the center will adjust its programs and staffing if the cuts go forward+the agency is also monitoring changes to federal grant dollars.

The Port Angeles Roughriders sent five athletes to the state high school golf tournament, including boys Cole Wentz and Austin Worthington and girls (with Claire Osterberg marking her fourth state appearance) earning their spots.

The Sequim Wolves ended their fastpitch season with a 10 to 2 win over Bainbridge and will face Fife in Lacey at 10 a.m. (they aim to slow Fife’s strong batting lineup).

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.

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.

Port Angeles Lefties vs. Nanaimo NightOwls Baseball Match

6:35-11 p.m. — Port Angeles Civic Field — Tickets available — Witness tomorrow's baseball stars in an exciting collegiate summer league matchup.

The Goonies Screening

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Pay what makes you happy — Celebrate 40 years of the classic PNW adventure film with a screening of The Goonies.

Port Angeles Lefties vs. Nanaimo NightOwls

6:35-11:00 p.m. — Port Angeles Civic Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling summer collegiate baseball game featuring future stars of the sport.