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Port Angeles
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Port Angeles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday evening, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake shook deep beneath the Olympic Peninsula just before 6 p.m. about 38 miles south of Port Angeles and 28 miles underground — seismologists said there were no reports of damage or injuries and that such quakes are common. My Clallam County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington’s minimum wage will increase to $17.13 per hour on January 1 as announced by the Department of Labor and Industries—this inflation adjustment keeps the state’s rate the highest in the nation while raising overtime thresholds and teen pay rates. My Clallam County
- ➤ The City of Port Angeles is asking for public input on a $1.96 million Bike Boulevard Project on its west side that will link bike routes from 10th Street to the 8th Street Bridges - an online survey is open through October 15 to help guide the project design. My Clallam County
- ➤ State Rep. Adam Bernbaum said the Legislature will focus on backfilling Medicaid cuts due to federal changes — which could lower enrollment by up to 50 percent and raise premiums by up to 15 percent. He noted that lawmakers will also debate issues on AI regulation, family separation, and local revenue support with a budget response expected by March. Peninsula Daily News
- ➤ Clallam County commissioners will vote on a resolution to spend $1 million from the Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund to rebuild the Sunbelt Apartments in Sequim into 36 supportive housing units—Serenity House must secure all additional financing by January 15 for the project to move forward. My Clallam County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Port Angeles Roughriders beat the Bulldogs 6—0 yesterday as Emma Desjardins scored a hat trick to bring her season total to 14, and the team now sits at 6—2. They will travel to first-place Bainbridge tonight for their next league match. My Clallam County
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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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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.
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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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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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Spanish Night with Pablo Sainz Villegas
4-6 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Tickets $28-55 — Experience an evocative musical journey through Spain with renowned guitarist Pablo Sainz Villegas.
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