Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
🚧 Accidents
The Port Angeles trucking community will hold a procession on Sept.
27 at 10 a.m. from Swanson’s to Fairview Grange — honoring Dwane Sukert who died on Sept. 3 near North Bend in a trucking collision and whose tribute will be broadcast on Facebook Live.
🏛️ Government
On Tuesday night, the city council heard a presentation on a proposed fee-in-lieu sidewalk program that would let developers pay instead of building sidewalks — allowing work to shift to more strategic locations to address ADA issues.
The ordinance will be reviewed again on Oct. 21 and will take effect 10 days after adoption if approved.
Port Angeles work crews will maintain a section of the Olympic Discovery Trail from Monday through Sept.
26. The trail will be closed from the Ennis Creek trailhead to the Morse Creek trailhead as crews clear debris and prep for winter—trail users may ride Clallam Transit Route 30 to bypass the work area.
The Port Angeles City and Clallam County met Tuesday night to vote nearly unanimously on a design and construction agreement for a new public safety facility near Fairchild airport—this facility will house the county’s Emergency Operations Center and PENCOM dispatch center at a total cost of about $22 million, with the city and county each paying $4,350,000 and the remainder covered by grants, though no construction start date has been set.
🏥 Health
Olympic Medical Center is working with Chartis to simplify overly complex policies and implement mandatory in-person training after CMS violations threatened its contract.
The hospital has introduced interim CFO Dennis Stillman and new medical chief Dr. Colin Wolslegel—measures that accompany a plan of correction and an upcoming third-party operational assessment—to boost compliance with state standards.
🏈 Sports
Today, the Port Angeles Roughriders will finalize their game plan tonight for tomorrow's Olympic League opener at North Mason after losing their last league game on October 26 — the game will air on KONP Newsradio at 6:00.
Port Angeles swimmers swept all four individual and three relay events at Klahowya while setting three new district qualifying times.
Michael Thill of Boquete, Panama, formerly of Sequim, practiced his putts at Lincoln Park’s full 18-hole disc golf course in Port Angeles on Thursday.
🎉 Port Angeles Events
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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.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op – Port Angeles
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers offering health care, food, and housing resources.
Joel Ricci Trio Performance
7-9 p.m. — Jazzy Joshua's Restaurant & Lounge — Check the link for more info and enjoy a night of live music showcasing Joel Ricci's talents.
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