Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
Artemis Technologies gave demonstration tours for local leaders in Port Townsend on Saturday (showing its 12-passenger electric hydrofoil) that cruised at 26 knots (powered entirely by batteries) and may spur a quieter, faster water taxi service in the region.
Crescent School senior Audrey Gales had a handmade Native American cap for her graduation while classmate Hayden Horn wore homemade regalia—seventeen students graduated in the school gym on Saturday.
The state Department of Health reported that pertussis infections rose 25-fold in 2024, with cases increasing from 87 in 2023 to 2,261 and the first pertussis-related death recorded since 2011; officials linked the spike to lower vaccination rates.
Clallam County had 9 cases in 2024 and 8 so far this year while Jefferson County recorded 10 cases in 2024 and 13 so far in 2025 + rates per 100,000 residents remain notably high.
Port Angeles Lefties vs. Kelowna Falcons
6:35 p.m. — Civic Field — Tickets available — Watch collegiate stars showcase their talent in this exciting summer baseball matchup.
Port Angeles Super Loop (PASL) Bike Ride
5 a.m. — Hollywood Beach — Self-supported ride — Challenge yourself to a 330-mile cycling adventure on the scenic Olympic Peninsula.
Cowboy Junkies Live Concert
5-8 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a career-spanning show by Cowboy Junkies featuring hits from The Trinity Session to Such Ferocious Beauty!
Port Angeles Lefties vs. Kelowna Falcons
4:59-7:59 p.m. — Civic Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Port Angeles Lefties take on the Kelowna Falcons in a thrilling baseball matchup.
Port Angeles Lefties vs. Kelowna Falcons
4:59-7:59 p.m. — Civic Field — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Port Angeles Lefties take on the Kelowna Falcons in an exciting baseball showdown.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local providers for essential services like healthcare, food, and housing.
4th of July Celebration in Port Angeles
12-10 p.m. — Port Angeles Wharf — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with the largest fireworks display on the Olympic Peninsula and a variety of festival events.
Port Angeles Lefties vs. Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Game
5:00-9:35 p.m. — Civic Field — Check ticket prices for an exciting matchup showcasing tomorrow's baseball stars.
Port Angeles Lefties vs. Edmonton Riverhawks
6:35-9:35 p.m. — Civic Field — Tickets vary — Experience collegiate summer baseball featuring future stars in a lively atmosphere.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for support in healthcare, food, childcare, housing, and more.
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