Good morning, Port Angeles.

After more than a decade of vacancy, Forks industrial park is set to welcome a new sawmill as Canada-based Riverside Forest Products plans a $12 million investment in wood manufacturing—aiming to bring jobs to the area.

City officials approved the lease and will apply for a Clallam County Opportunity Fund grant to upgrade power systems—despite ongoing electrical challenges.

Cape Flattery, near Neah Bay on the Olympic Peninsula, was named the most relaxing natural destination in Washington based on a survey of 3,017 residents — the survey by A Mission for Michael focused on nature-based stress relief.

Voters in Clallam County Fire District 3 approved a levy lid lift to restore the tax to $1.50 per $1,000 with 64 percent support—4,483 yes votes to 2,519 no votes—and if approved, collection will start in 2026.

Top candidates in Clallam and Jefferson counties advanced in races for Olympic Medical Center commissioner, Port Angeles City Council, and the school board, with the election to be certified on Aug. 19.

On Tuesday, Olympic Medical Center issued a statement in response to concerns that it might lose Medicare reimbursements after a federal letter noted the hospital was out of compliance with key patient care standards.

The Board of Directors will hold an executive session today to plan the search for an interim CEO following CEO Darryl Wolfe’s resignation — reinforcing its commitment to quality and safety improvements.

Wilder Baseball Club 18U lost 15-3 in six innings to Mid County on August 5th after the Texas team scored five runs in the third inning+ two in the fourth and three in the sixth that ended the game under the mercy rule.

The loss dropped Wilder to 1-1 in pool play and their next game is Tuesday at 1 p.m. against Fort Caroline Babe Ruth 18U.

The Port Angeles 13U Olympic Babe Ruth All-Stars qualified for the Babe Ruth World Series in Glen Allen, Virginia after winning the Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament and will represent the region at the national tournament.

The team is running a fundraiser to cover travel and lodging expenses—families have launched a GoFundMe campaign—with five days left to secure the funds.

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.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

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