Connection to Action—A Message from City Manager Nathan West

"Each year, I end the 'State of the City' with a challenge for you, our residents and everyone invested in our community. Last year, my challenge to you was to build community connections: to embrace, to step up, to reach out and support your family, friends, and local organizations in Port Angeles. 

This year, I’m asking you to take those connections and do something a little bigger, a little better, and sometimes a lot more challenging. 

I’m asking you to help shift the energy. When you see family and friends spending their time behind screens posting negative comments about our community, encourage them to take that energy and convert it into action on behalf of our community. 

So many of you already do this. You’re putting your energy in the right place. Now let’s challenge others to do the same. Because whether its local organizations leading community projects or individuals giving their time in small but meaningful ways, we can all make a difference. 

Let’s get out from behind those screens and get involved."

-Nathan West, City Manager

Partnership leads to continued improvements at Lincoln Park

Ballfield renovations at Lincoln Park are now complete! All eight bull pens and the softball batting cage have been updated. These updates will make use of artificial turf and portable pitching mounds, which in turn, will lower maintenance costs and create a safer environment for athletes. This is in addition to recent roadway and parking improvements within the park, newly installed park entrance signage, an upgraded coaching box, two new scoreboards, and ADA restroom improvements.

Most recently, durable infield dirt called Diamond Dust was installed, not just at Lincoln Park, but also Shane Park and Civic Field. We extend our sincere thanks to North Olympic Baseball and Softball, Port Angeles Youth Baseball, Nor'Wester Rotary Club of Port Angeles, the Port of Port Angeles, the Port Angeles School District, and Clallam County Parks for their partnership and collaboration in helping improve our ballparks and provide better recreational spaces for our youth athletes. It’s time to PLAY BALL!

Welcoming Vista Efforts Continue

Last month, the City of Port Angeles, the Port Angeles Waterfront District, and community volunteers installed 500 shrubs in an area that was previously cleared of invasive species. These ongoing efforts are part of a 10-year management plan to provide bluff stabilization, reduce stormwater runoff, provide habitat to birds and other wildlife, and improve the view as you first enter the Waterfront District. Staff and volunteers will continue to monitor the area throughout the summer to ensure the plants thrive during the dry season.

Please stay tuned for future opportunities to volunteer or contact Director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District Sam Grello at director@pawaterfront.org.

Volunteer Appreciation at the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center 

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we are thrilled to celebrate the 85 incredible volunteers who help keep the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center vibrant, welcoming and running smoothly. Please save the date and join us on Friday, April 24, for our Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Brunch from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  

Stay Engaged: Attend the April 7 Work Session on Camping and Encampments

The City of Port Angeles recognizes ongoing challenges related to public safety, and we understand how critically important this topic is to our community. 

Over the last several weeks, City Council has heard from thirteen local organizations on the issues of camping and encampment. These presentations will culminate in a dedicated work session on Tuesday, April 7, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., to discuss possible solutions. While there won’t be an opportunity for public Q&A during this work session, residents are encouraged to attend to hear the discussion firsthand and stay engaged as we work to address these complex matters. Like all regularly scheduled City Council meetings, Tuesday’s regular meeting will include two opportunities for members of the public to offer comments. 

• Date: Tuesday, April 7
• Time: Work Session from 4:30 to 6 p.m.; Regular meeting at 6 p.m. 
• How to attend: In person at the Council Chambers (321 E 5^th Street) or virtually via WebEx 
• See meeting agenda and virtual meeting link

All Upcoming City Meetings

• Tuesday, April 7: City Council Work Session and Meeting
• Tuesday, April 14: Utility Advisory Committee Meeting
• Thursday, April 16: Parks, Recreation & Facilities Commission Meeting
• Tuesday, April 21: City Council Meeting
• Wednesday, April 22: Planning Commission Meeting
• Tuesday, April 28: City Council Work Session 

See meeting calendar