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Port Angeles
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Port Angeles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An online fund was set up for Daylee Akers and her son Aiden after a boating accident on the Bogachiel River last week killed Christian Akers, 35, and his 7-year-old son Wyatt + donations pushed the initial goal from $26,000 to a target of $45,000 as contributions reached $30,349. Peninsula Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peninsula College professor Kate Reavey has been named one of 50 recipients of the Humanities Washington Award in celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary. The online celebration will be held on Dec. 10 — each honoree will receive a $1,000 award. Peninsula Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clallam County commissioners approved a $260,000 loan and a $675,000 Opportunity Fund grant to upgrade Forks Industrial Park and its electrical systems—funds that depend on a lease with Riverside Forest Products USA, which may create up to 65 jobs and bring an investment between $12 million and $13 million. Commissioners also amended a FEMA grant for expense reimbursement and approved a six-year Transportation Improvement Program for roads, bridges and trails. Peninsula Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emergency room visits for influenza have risen in Clallam and Jefferson counties as the flu season begins—Dr. Allison Berry urges residents to get vaccinated and wear masks if they feel ill. Local clinics report shortages in flu and other vaccines—officials note that recent SNAP benefit cuts have left many families struggling amid these challenges. Peninsula Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Peninsula Pirates women's basketball team will open their NWAC season on November 14th at 3:00 p.m. against Columbia Basin while ranked third in the preseason poll despite losing four starters—6-foot-3 Alecsis Smith averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds last season and is expected to lead the team. My Clallam County
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