Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Retired plumber John Gilbertson cut a soil pipe when he removed one of two toilets at the Lincoln Park public restroom.
North Olympic Baseball and Softball is upgrading the facility for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance by adding handrails and wider doors to serve the nearby athletic fields.
🎭 Culture
The Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival returns for its fourth year with events starting on October 2 at 6:00 p.m. in Sequim, a keynote dinner on October 17 and weekend celebrations on October 18 and 19 at the Clallam County Fairgrounds.
Founded by David and Shana Rogers—who grew the event from 250 to thousands—increased mushroom talks, art vendors, and food offerings are planned for this expanded festival.
A totem pole completed a 1,700-mile journey and arrived at the Elwha Tribal Center in Port Angeles on Saturday—its arrival marks a conservation effort to raise awareness about plans to repeal the Roadless Rule.
The tribe will raise the pole by their store at a date to be determined.
🎓 Education
The Port Angeles School Board will vote today at 5:00 p.m. at Lincoln Center on West 9th Street on whether to rename Stevens Middle School as the district prepares a new campus for grades 6-8.
The board narrowed the options to Hurricane Ridge, Riverstone, Elwha River, or Port Angeles Middle School — a shortlist formed after months of public input from students, staff, community members and representatives from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
🏈 Sports
On September 24th, the Sequim Wolves beat Olympic 6—1 in a high school soccer game as Sasha Yada and her teammates scored key goals.
The team improved its league record to 2—2 and will travel to Port Angeles tonight for their next match.
🎉 Port Angeles Events
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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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