Good morning, Port Angeles.

Volunteer groups and nonprofits can apply for Olympic National Forest improvement project funding under the SRS Act (Secure Rural Schools Act) until Aug.

7 to support projects that restore wildlife habitat, maintain trails, and control noxious weeds.

Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest have imposed campfire restrictions due to rising temperatures and dry conditions; campfires are now allowed only in established fire rings (in designated campgrounds) while all backcountry and beach fires are banned.

A lightning-caused wildfire in Olympic National Park is holding steady as firefighters use indirect suppression tactics on steep slopes west-northwest of Mount Olympus.

Park officials are assessing risks to visitor facilities—cloud cover has delayed aerial support.

The Washington State Department of Ecology issued its long-awaited Responsiveness Summary on Thursday for the Rayonier Mill cleanup in Port Angeles, finalizing the public comment period and moving the project into the design phase.

The cleanup will last up to 10 years while capped contaminants remain on-site.

Samples from East Jefferson County tested by the state Department of Health found high biotoxin levels that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning, leading to closures at Port Townsend Bay, Kilisut Harbor, Mystery Bay and part of Admiralty Inlet; Discovery Bay is closed only for butter and varnish clams (warning signs are posted).

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.