Good morning, Port Angeles.

The Peninsula Trails Coalition in Port Angeles seeks an executive director with priority applications due by July 18—managed by KC Upshaw of Kinship HR—and plans to officially appoint a leader by fall.

Rich James, the newly elected President, said the change will help the group manage the growing Olympic Discovery Trail.

On Sunday, July 6, a human-caused fire called Bear Gulch Fire burned about 200 acres near the Mt. Rose Trailhead along Lake Cushman Corridor in Olympic National Forest—officials closed the Staircase area and trailheads including Bear Gulch Day Use, Rose, Dry Creek and Copper Creek—and crews used helicopters, handcrews and engines to control the blaze; no threat to structures or nearby communities was reported.

The Makah Tribe and Olympic National Park are seeking volunteers to clear shoreline vegetation at Lake Ozette from July 16th-18th—this work will use hand tools to improve the spawning area for Lake Ozette sockeye.

The project aims to reduce sediment buildup caused by past logging practices.

The Northwest Watershed Institute finalized the purchase of 81 acres of forest and wetlands in Tarboo valley on June 25 to add to its 500-acre Tarboo Wildlife Preserve—funded by federal, county, tribal, and local contributions at a cost of $1,295,000.

The institute will soon remove invasive species and manage the land for diverse habitats to support Tarboo Creek and Dabob Bay.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking for public input on a periodic status review for the marbled murrelet — a small seabird that nests in old-growth forests along the coast.

The comment period stays open until Sept. 28.

Emily Simmons, a member of the Surfriders Foundation, collected fireworks debris along Ediz Hook Road in Port Angeles on Saturday after people used banned fireworks (city ban).

A group (4PA) also worked to clean up another section of the hook.

Clallam County PUD No. 1 has issued a stage 3 water alert for the Clallam Bay/Sekiu system and a stage 4 alert for the Island View system due to forecast low streamflow from the Hoko River, with water from Olsen Creek possibly requiring trucking if shortages worsen—restrictions include limiting outdoor watering, vehicle washing, and all nonessential water use. The stage 3 alert allows even-numbered addresses to water on even days and odd-numbered addresses on odd days, while the stage 4 alert requires customers to reduce indoor water use as well.

The Port of Port Angeles will start a design phase to upgrade Terminal 3 for improved cargo handling and loading capacity, as part of a phased plan to boost revenue.

Commissioners also approved $116,000 in grant funds for a feasibility study and design work — steps that support local shipping and harbor cleanup projects.

Port Angeles struck a deal with the Army Corps of Engineers — saving the city money by ending its cost share for riprap repairs at Ediz Hook, city manager Nathan West said.

The Corps will begin a new restoration near the mill soon after the City Council passed a resolution giving permission.

Clallam County received over $3 million in grants to fund conservation and recreation projects like preserving farmland in Sequim and maintaining trails near Port Angeles while building an inclusive playground at Margaret Kirner Park.

Jefferson County got nearly $2 million to update Memorial Field in Port Townsend and expand Dabob Bay Natural Area.

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.

JFFA Concerts on the Pier

6-8 p.m. — Port Angeles City Pier — Free entry — Celebrate live music with friends and enjoy stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca while supporting local arts and culture.

Comedy Night in the Sunset Lounge

8-10 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — $28 General Admission, $125 VIP Table — Enjoy a hilarious night of standup comedy with Adam Pasi and Imani Denae against stunning waterfront views.

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, housing, and more.

Port Angeles Lefties vs. Bellingham Bells

6:35-9:35 p.m. — Civic Field — Affordable family-friendly entertainment — Catch the summer collegiate baseball action as the Lefties take on the Bells.

Port Angeles Lefties vs. Bellingham Bells

6:35-9:35 p.m. — Civic Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting summer collegiate baseball matchup between the Lefties and Bells.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service and resource providers for health, food, childcare, and housing support.

Port Angeles Lefties vs. Wenatchee AppleSox

6:35-9:35 p.m. — Civic Field — Tickets required — Experience thrilling collegiate baseball as the Lefties take on the AppleSox in a vibrant atmosphere.

Port Angeles Lefties vs. Victoria HarbourCats

4:59-7:59 p.m. — Civic Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling collegiate baseball with rising stars from the West Coast League.