Good morning, Port Angeles.

The Forest Policy Board voted on November 12 to extend protections for non-fish perennial streams by moving the buffer from 50 to 75 feet, and the rule will take effect in August 2026.

Officials said the change will affect between 69,000 and 180,000 acres—possibly reducing timber harvests in Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase online, at Forest Services offices, and at local vendors in the Olympic National Forest—fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass may get a free permit with a $2.50 fee.

The permit helps thin dense stands so trees can grow larger and provide more forage for wildlife.

Eli Hammel, a city employee, put almost 20,000 lights on a 34-foot Christmas tree in downtown on Tuesday—brightening the area for the holiday season.

The tree will be officially lit on November 29 at 5 p.m. when Santa will lead the event.

Senior Zoey Van Gordon, the leader of Port Angeles High School's bowling team, signed her letter of intent on Wednesday to bowl for St. Mary College in Omaha — a move that sets her on a path to study Biology and work as a veterinarian specializing in large animals.

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.

Makers Market

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Port Angeles Fine Arts Center — Free entry — Explore locally-made artisan gifts while enjoying hot chocolate by the fire tables.

Santa Saturdays

12-3 p.m. — Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain — Free entry — Experience the festive spirit at Santa Saturdays with holiday cheer at the waterfront.

Geoffrey Castle's Celtic Christmas Concert

3-4:30 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Pricing varies based on age and military status — Experience enchanting Celtic melodies with Geoffrey Castle and dance performances by The Seattle Irish Dance Company.