Good morning, Port Angeles.

Supporters of a proposed seaplane dock are planning a 150-foot floating dock near City Pier to boost tourism downtown — discussions with operators like Kenmore Air and Harbor Air suggest the facility could increase local spending.

The project still needs permits, fundraising and construction before service begins.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife will launch a pilot project with drones later this month to count anglers on West End fishing rivers, including the Bogachiel, Calawah, Dickey, Quillayute, Sol Duc + Hoh rivers, with flights held during daylight and weather permitting.

The Hoh River Bridge on Highway 101 closed at 5 a.m. Thursday for six days as crews replaced floor beams and drivers faced delays with no crossings allowed until 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The bridge will close again from Oct. 1 to Oct. 6 and from Oct. 8 to Oct. 13.

The Port Angeles Roughriders swim team won 103-69 over North Kitsap, sweeping three relays as individual swimmers excelled, while Peninsula women beat Everett 8-0 and Peninsula men tied 1-1 in soccer.

Tonight, local high school soccer, volleyball and tennis events begin, including a match in Kingston at 7.

The Port Angeles girls soccer team won 4 to 1 over the Buccaneers in Kingston with key plays from Traband, Desjardins and Lancaster; later tonight, Port Angeles football travels to Bainbridge with KONP Newsradio covering the game.