Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
🌲 Environment
Researchers from Western Washington University and the Missouri Botanical Garden set up GLORIA observation grids in the Olympic Mountains to track changes in Alpine plants due to climate warming.
Professor Eric DeChaine said the team will return every five years—recording plant counts and temperature data at sites near Obstruction Point and Baldy.
🏛️ Government
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended that the City Council award the Destination Marketing contract to local firm WanderFuca, a downtown co-working space run by Kylan and Breck Johnson—who plan to boost tourism with their strategic team.
The City Council will consider the recommendation at the next regular session.
🏈 Sports
On Tuesday, the Port Angeles Roughrider tennis team upset North Kitsap 5-2—first-year coach Scott Snyder led the win with strong singles matches and a key doubles tiebreak.
In soccer, the Roughriders rolled to a 7-0 win over Olympic—while Sequim Wolves lost to Bainbridge in a tight game.
🎉 Port Angeles Events
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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.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op – Port Angeles
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service and resource providers for healthcare, food, childcare, and housing.
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