Wednesday, August 21st, 2024
Good morning, Port Angeles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Halfway House restaurant has been instrumental in feeding nearly 400 firefighters daily to support their efforts in battling the 445-acre Mt. Jupiter fire, now 8% contained. Peninsula Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A bronze statue model of Nisqually tribal activist Billy Frank Jr. by Haiying Wu, set for the National Statuary Hall, is currently displayed at the Port Angeles Public Library. Peninsula Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Port Angeles' McKinley Paper Mill permanent closure will secure severance pay and extended medical coverage for eligible employees, following a successful negotiation highlighted by the labor union. Peninsula Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews tackle small fires in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest, with no current threats to structures but strict campfire bans in place due to increased fire risks. My Clallam County
- ➤ For the first time, invasive European green crabs have been found in the Quillayute River estuary, posing a threat to native species and ecosystems. Peninsula Daily News
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GOAT Run: Full & Half-Marathon Trail Race
Experience a thrilling point-to-point trail race through the scenic Great Olympic Adventure Trail, culminating at the beautiful Lake Crescent inside Olympic National Park.
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Second Saturday Art Walk in Downtown Port Angeles
Experience the vibrant local art scene at the Second Saturday Art Walk featuring works from talented artists, live music, and special deals at various downtown venues.
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