Good morning, Port Angeles.

Editor Brian McLean and Publisher Eran Kennedy addressed Wednesday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon by stressing the role of strong local reporting and civic coverage as a trusted voice in our community—Kennedy also announced the retirement of longtime photographer Keith Thorpe after 29 years with Peninsula Daily News.

First Fed’s new president and CEO, Curt Queyrouze, said he will focus on local banking and tech to help customers on the North Olympic Peninsula.

He plans to keep deposits in the area and restore trust—he will use a new data platform and careful cost cuts.

Two events from the North Olympic Peninsula earned top awards at the Washington Festival and Events Association's 2025 conference—Lower Elwha Tribe's Paddle Journey brought 40,000 people and 109 canoes to a five-day potlatch along the Elwha River west of Port Angeles.

Lissy Andros from the Forever Twilight in Forks Festival was named Event Organizer of the Year in small markets, a win that shows the region's rich cultural traditions.

Clallam County’s Revenue Advisory Committee recommended that county commissioners support the Doc Holliday timber sale contract—favoring immediate revenue over a proposal from environmental groups to move unlogged acres into conservation.

The panel noted that the sale meets strict state regulations and commissioners will decide before its October 31, 2026 expiration.

Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op

9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for health care, food, childcare, housing, and more.

Port Angeles City Ballet's The Nutcracker

2-7 p.m. — 201 W Front St, Port Angeles, WA — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful local adaptation of the classic holiday ballet set against the backdrop of the Civil War era.