Good morning, Port Angeles.

Law enforcement officers across Clallam County will run today at 7 a.m. from Laird’s Corner — the event’s start point — to support Special Olympics Washington.

Community walks in Port Angeles at 8:30 a.m. and in Sequim at 12:45 p.m. invite local supporters to cheer participants.

Firefighters from several agencies contained a half-acre fire near Maletti Hill Road east of Port Angeles on Wednesday with cleanup finishing later that afternoon.

A lightning-caused blaze now burns on a steep slope in Olympic National Park west of Mount Olympus, with air support in place and no closures.

Clallam County PUD will offer dollar-for-dollar rebates for high-efficiency electric heat pumps to 158 low-income households from August 1 through June 30 next year (backed by a new $1.13 million award) as part of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.

A lightning-caused wildfire burns on a remote slope near Mount Olympus, and firefighting crews have deployed helicopters & ground teams to control the blaze.

Restrictions on backcountry fires and a temporary flight ban remain in place to ensure visitor safety in Olympic National Park.

Wildfires over recent days have raised fire safety concerns across the Peninsula.

A wildfire on Maletti Hill Road near Port Angeles burned a half acre on Wednesday before Clallam 2 Fire Rescue crews quickly put it out + no injuries or home damage, and county burn restrictions were enacted.

Clallam County health officials proposed using $60,000 from opioid settlement funds to retain three full-time positions at the Harm Reduction Health Center in Port Angeles through the end of 2026, following a $580,000 funding shortfall.

The plan prioritizes investing in people over extra supplies.

Port Angeles officials reported that the port has lost nearly $800,000 through the first five months of 2026 due to weak revenues from marine trades and log yard operations, despite strong rental performance.

Officials said they will closely monitor earnings and adjust future budgets accordingly.

Independence Day Celebration with Black Diamond Junction

8-10 p.m. — Port Angeles City Pier & Hollywood Beach — Free admission — Celebrate America's birthday with classic rock and pop favorites on the waterfront.

10 Ball Open Tournament

8 a.m. — Moose Lodge #996 — Registration required — Compete in a Fargo handicapped 10 ball tournament with a maximum of 24 players.