Good morning, Port Angeles.

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake shook the coast north of Forks on Monday at 7:17 p.m. as measured by the U.S. Geological Survey—no damage or injuries were reported.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officials cited two anglers for illegally snagging salmon near the Sol Duc Fish Hatchery last week—officers seized two foul-hooked fish from a catch of four chinook and issued citations for exceeding the daily limit, using barbed hooks, and failing to record the catch.

A 58-year-old Sequim man, Shawn Johnson, was arrested in Lewiston on Aug 6 after he allegedly fired at a state trooper and another driver earlier this month—he faces aggravated assault charges with bail set at $500,000 and may face further charges in Washington.

Federal charges were filed against Ryan Wear of WaterStation Management—operator of a water machine vending company—on allegations of running a Ponzi scheme that raised over $275 million from 250 investors, with the SEC seeking civil penalties and the DOJ filing criminal fraud charges with potential 20-year sentences.

By Sunday morning, the Bear Gulch Fire in Olympic National Forest had grown to 8,368 acres with 3% containment — evacuations were in effect as firefighters used helicopters and crews to protect Staircase, Copper Creek and Dry Creek from the blaze.

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office received a $91,000 grant to cover multi-year costs for monitoring about 170 sex offenders assigned to cities.

Sheriff Brian King said the funds will pay for regular level-based checks and home visits—ensuring the monitoring process meets county requirements.

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.

Free Jazz Sunday at Chez Jazz

12-2 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Free entry — Enjoy live jazz performances from local artists in a relaxed atmosphere.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

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

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

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