Good Day
Port Angeles
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Port Angeles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clallam County Fire Marshal George Bailey lifted the burn ban today as fall rains returned; recreational fires, residential burns, and permitted debris burns will be allowed—urban growth areas remain restricted from outdoor debris burning by state law. My Clallam County
- ➤ Government officials in Port Angeles plan major transportation improvements as they design roundabouts on Highway 101 at Mill Road and Taylor Cutoff with bids advertised in January 2027 and work starting that summer. They also plan fish barrier fixes at Peabody and White Creeks with construction expected by 2029—an added federal grant will help fix the Hood Canal Bridge. My Clallam County
- ➤ Today, Clallam County lifted its burn ban and now permits recreational, residential, and debris burns outdoors if burning piles do not exceed 10 feet in diameter—excluding urban growth areas like Port Angeles that must follow state law. Jefferson County fire marshals reported that recreational fires such as campfires are allowed at moderate risk today while yard debris burns remain prohibited and the risk will drop to low on Oct. 15. Peninsula Daily News
- ➤ Candidates Ann Henninger and Gerald Stephanz debated Tuesday at a Port Angeles Business Association meeting on how to guide Olympic Medical Center through tough financial times. Henninger said recent cost-saving measures helped narrow the revenue gap while Stephanz warned that future service cuts may be needed to keep the hospital operating—both urging more transparency. Peninsula Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Port Angeles Roughriders, now 2-2 after a Homecoming win, will host the 2-2 North Kitsap Vikings on Friday night while the Sequim Wolves brace to face Bremerton after a recent loss—both teams face tough tests in their upcoming games. My Clallam County
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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