Good morning, Port Angeles.

Officials said Monday that the team managing the Bear Gulch Fire took command of the new Hamma Fire, first reported Sunday evening along Forest Service Road 2480 on state DNR land northeast of Bear Gulch.

Firefighters are using a direct attack to fight the blaze while helicopters may be seen—protective measures are in place for nearby structures as the Bear Gulch Fire burned over 1100 acres and moved toward the Staircase area of Olympic National Park.

First Fed reported a net income of $3.7M for Q2 2025 — recovering from a $9M loss in Q1 and not declaring dividends as it seeks a new permanent CEO after Matthew Deines resigned — and the bank settled a lawsuit on July 21 related to a borrower’s bankruptcy with cash payments from $2.87M to $5.74M while it now faces another suit alleging fraud.

Children in 4-H are preparing for the Clallam County Fair set for Aug.

14 to 17, but volunteer shortages mean many clubs have reached full capacity. County commissioners approved a 60-day extension for the assessor’s office to tackle its backlog and will let the sheriff’s office partner with North Olympic Healthcare Network for new medical services—officials also plan to sign a letter to Ecology to support cleaning up the Rayonier Mill site.

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.

Clallam County Fair

9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Clallam County Fairgrounds — Admission fee varies — Experience family-friendly entertainment and activities at this annual fair in beautiful Port Angeles.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local providers for health care, food, and housing resources.

Yoga in the Meadow

6-7 p.m. — Port Angeles Fine Arts Center — Donation based class — Experience outdoor yoga in the beautiful setting of Webster’s Woods Sculptural Park.