Good morning, Port Angeles.

Division Chief Tyler Gage of the Port Angeles Fire Department delivered remarks on how first responders were affected by the Sept.

11, 2001 events—at a remembrance ceremony held Thursday at the twin monuments at 9/11 Memorial Waterfront Park that featured a flag presentation, comments from law enforcement, and music by the Grand Olympic Chorus.

Shellfish managers at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced there will be 47 tentative days for razor clam digs from Oct.

6 through Jan. 6—final beach openings will depend on marine toxin testing done shortly before each series. Digs are planned at nearly all beaches including Long Beach, Twin Harbors, and Copalis—except Kalaloch, which has low clam populations.

Jon Hamilton was sworn in as a Port Angeles City Council member Tuesday evening at City Hall.

He will attend his first meeting—set for Sept. 16.

Last year, Port Angeles Fire Department and Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue began an automatic mutual aid agreement so both teams responded together—responding to 85 shared calls in that period—and strengthened their coordination for faster emergency services.

Sam Grello, the Executive Director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, delivered a positive state-of-the-district address on September 11 at a Chamber luncheon—explaining plans to seek a Washington Main Street affiliation and boost local performance arts.

He presented a 5-year plan with 64 items for downtown improvements and announced a new conference committee to draw more events while urging quicker fixes for long-term vacant storefronts.

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.

Clallam County Gem, Jewelry & Rock Show

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Vern Burton Community Center — Free admission — Explore beautiful crystals, fossils, and jewelry with activities for kids and a chance to win great prizes.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free access — Connect with local services for health care, food, childcare, and more.

Masters of Hawaiian Music with George Kahumoku Jr, Tia Carrere, and Daniel Ho

4-10 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — $18-$55 Adults, $18 Youth — Experience the virtuosity of Hawaii's musical legends in a celebration of slack key guitar and cultural heritage.

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.

Spruce Railroad Run/Walk

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Spruce Railroad Trailhead-Camp David Junior Road — Registration required — Experience a scenic 5K/10K run or walk along the stunning Olympic Discovery Trail.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op – Port Angeles

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

Dungeness Crab Festival

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Port Angeles City Pier — Check official website — Celebrate local culture with crab, crafts, and live music over three glorious days.

Free Jazz Sunday with Tom Varner

12-2 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Free admission; VIP tables available for $40 donation — Experience an afternoon of inventive jazz with internationally acclaimed French horn innovator Tom Varner and friends.