š± How new justice contracts and housing funds will change Port Angeles services
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In today's newsletter:
- How new justice contracts and housing funds will change Port Angeles services
- Want a free dose of Port Angeles student creativity this Thursday?
- Why Clallamās top economic developer is stepping aside but not leaving
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with variable clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 59, low: 45.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 56 and low of 45 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Port Angeles, Sequim to pay for defense contacts in 2027 (peninsuladailynews.com) ā Port Angeles is renegotiating key criminal justice contracts with Clallam County, including a major shift where the city will directly manage public defense services starting mid-2027. At the same time, a 24-unit affordable housing project at Seventh and Gales is moving forward, with new state funding to connect the Port Angeles site to water and sewer infrastructure. 
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2. Student essay awards to highlight Studium Generale (peninsuladailynews.com) ā Peninsula Collegeās Port Angeles campus will spotlight top student writers this Thursday with a Studium Generale program featuring essay award winners and an original student play. Locals can attend in the Little Theater or watch online as students and faculty share standout literary work from this yearās English department. Ā Ā Ā
3. Clallam EDC director plans to resign post (peninsuladailynews.com) ā Clallam EDC executive director Colleen McAleer, based in Port Angeles, plans to step down later this year while continuing to serve on the Port of Port Angeles commission. Her departure comes after securing tens of millions in grants and support for local businesses, and the EDC has already launched a search for her replacement. Ā Ā Ā
4. The Stunning Boardwalk Hike In Washington Outdoor Lovers Should Know About (takingthekids.com) ā If youāre planning a trip from Port Angeles into Olympic National Park, this piece spotlights the Ozette Triangle loop, a boardwalk-and-beach hike reachable from the parkās Port Angelesābased headquarters. It walks you through trail layout, tide safety, wildlife, petroglyphs, and overnight permit tips so you can confidently plan a coastal adventure later this season. Ā Ā Ā
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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