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Port Angeles, WA—A portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) has been temporarily closed from the Rayonier Mill site to the Morse Creek Trestle (Four Seasons Ranch) due to a landslide event that occurred on March 24th, 2026. As of now, this section remains unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists to use.

The City is also working on a new ODT Maintenance Contract which will be in place by end of April. Until that time, City of Port Angeles Parks and Recreation crew along with the help of Peninsula Trails Coalition will continue to monitor and work within our capacity to make obstacles, at minimum, passable on foot once the weather subsides.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. The City is working to address this issue as quickly as possible; updates will be posted to the City’s website and Facebook page as soon as they are available.

Provided by:

Kari Martinez-Bailey

City Clerk

Phone: 360-417-4634

Email: kmbailey@cityofpa.us

Website: www.cityofpa.us

On Behalf of

Jessica Straits

Communications & Records Management Coordinator

A recording of the 2026 State of the City is available online

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, City Manager Nathan A. West, delivered the annual State of the City address during the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. This address offers a valuable opportunity for residents, businesses and stakeholders to learn about the City’s progress and priorities. This year, City Manager West discussed current challenges Port Angeles is facing, highlighted key accomplishments from 2025, and shared some of the exciting things to look forward to in the year ahead. 

The presentation included four short videos that showcase impactful City programs and services, along with the dedicated staff behind them. Special thanks to City staff members Carmen Geyer, Triston Carlstrom, Jalyn Boado, Tim Hayes and Brian Gerdes for their participation. 

View the presentation materials

We encourage you to watch the recording at your convenience, or to visit the City website (cityofpa.us/StateOfTheCity) to view the presentation slides and learn more. 

Update on March 13, 2026: 

After City Council appointments were made on March 3, 2026, the City is seeking application for the remaining vacancies on permanent committees. 

February 19, 2026:

The City of Port Angeles has a variety of permanent committees, from beautification programs to public safety services, these advisory groups offer an opportunity for dedicated individuals to weigh in on a range of important issues. Members of City permanent committees are appointed by City Council and volunteer their time to serve and strengthen the Port Angeles community.  

Each advisory group is unique in its number of members, roles, duties and term lengths. Terms of office vary between one and four years in length. Most terms of office begin on March 1st in the year in which the appointment is made and conclude on the last day of February in the year when the appointment expires. For example: A four-year term to begin on March 1, 2026, will expire on February 28, 2030.  

Each permanent Committee has an opportunity for youth participation. The term for Youth Advisor Members shall be from the date of appointment until the person no longer meets the qualification to serve as a Youth Advisor Member, but in any event not longer than four years. The Youth Advisor applications will be reviewed in the fall of each year and as necessary to fill vacant positions. The Youth Advisor will be a resident of the City, at an age ranging from 14 to 18 at the beginning of the term, a non-voting member. A parent or guardian of the Youth Advisor Member must give written permission for the member to participate on the permanent committee.

Vacancies

The City of Port Angeles is seeking applications for the following advisory groups:

Civil Service Commission (3 seats)

See eligibility requirements

LOEFF 1 Disability Board (3 seats)

See eligibility requirements

• Law Enforcement Officer (active or retired LEOFF member from Port Angeles)
• Firefighter (active or retired LEOFF member from Port Angeles)
• Member at Large (must reside within City limits)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (1 seat and 1 Youth Advisor)

See eligibility requirements

• Tax Recipient

Planning Commission (1 seat and 1 Youth Advisor)

See eligibility requirements

• General seat, must reside within City limits

Public Safety Advisory Board (7 seats and 1 Youth Advisor)

See eligibility requirements

• General seat, must reside within City limits

Utility Advisory Committee (3 seats and 1 Youth Advisor)

See eligibility requirements

• Member – at – Large
• Care Facility/ Medic 1 Rep

How to Apply

Make a difference in your community; apply to serve on a City advisory group! To learn more and apply online, please visit the City of Port Angeles website: www.cityofpa.us/advisorygroups 

A kiosk is available at City Hall for in-person application submission; please contact the City Clerk at 360-417-4634 or cityclerk@cityofpa.us if this service is needed, or stop by City Hall located at 321 East 5th Street between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  

Please review eligibility requirements prior to submitting your application. The application contains a link to eligibility requirements for each board, commission and committee. 

To be included in the next round of application review, applications will need to be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026. 

Click Here to Apply!

STV 26-0045 STV Application Information

General Information

• Applicant: City of Port Angeles
• Proposal: A request to vacate approximately 15,664 square feet of City right-of-way within Blocks 105 and 110 of the Port Angeles Townsite so the area may be incorporated into adjacent Port-owned industrial property pursuant to RCW 35.79.
• Location: 1014 Marine Drive, Port Angeles, WA 98362
• Zone: Industrial Heavy (IH)
• Application Determined Complete: February 18, 2026
• Public Notice Period: March 19 - April 2, 2026
• Public Hearing Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am PST Hybrid Hearing Examiner Meeting

Application Documents

• Application: Click Here
• Public Notice: Click Here

SEPA Materials

•  SMA 25-0175 and SEPA 25-0176: Click Here

Hearing Examiner Materials

• Agenda Click Here
• Exhibit List
  • Exhibit I STV 26-0045 Staff Report: Click Here
  • Exhibit 2 Application Materials: Click Here
  • Exhibit 3 Public Comment Memo Click Here
    • Attachment A Public Noticing Documentation:  Click Here
    • Attachment B Public Comment Response Matrix:  Click Here
    • Attachment C Individual Written Comments:  Click Here

The City of Port Angeles invites community members to participate in the public process for the 2025 periodic update of its 20-year Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a foundational document that outlines our community’s vision, identity, and development strategies for the next 20 years. It also explores how Port Angeles approaches solutions to complex and interconnected issues such as:

• Housing accessibility and equity;
• Local economic development, business establishment and retention, and employment opportunities; 
• Future land use mapping and zoning practices;
• Park and recreation access;
• Neighborhood services;
• Environmental protection and climate resiliency; and 
• Transportation access and continuity.

This project, called “Vision 2045,” is the City’s largest long-range planning effort in decades, and it cannot be successful without you! Your feedback will help us address population growth, enhance economic and environmental resilience, and ensure Port Angeles remains a great place to live, work, play, visit, and raise a family. 

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

Over the next six months, the City will continue its public engagement efforts by connecting with residents at various locations and events in Port Angeles. Information will also be presented during City board, commission and committee meetings. An overview of upcoming opportunities is listed below. 

• June 2025 - Neighborhood Boundaries Activity: Community members are encouraged to participate in a short activity on local neighborhoods and neighborhood boundaries. A paper copy of this activity will be included as an insert in City utility bills. Alternatively, residents can complete this activity online. 
• June 2025 - Communitywide Comprehensive Plan Survey: This online survey (open now through July 7) seeks public input on each Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Feedback will help to ensure the Comprehensive Plan Update reflects our community’s needs. The utility bill insert described above will include a QR code to this online survey. 
• Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Comprehensive Plan Open House: City staff will present the first draft of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update, which utilizes the feedback we’ve received to date from outreach events, public and stakeholder meetings. 
• Friday, June 13, 2025 - Community Neighborhood Tours: City staff will join stakeholders and community members in select neighborhoods for an open walking discussion. 
• June through September 2025 - Pop-up Events: City staff will attend local events and the Port Angeles Farmers Market to engage with and educate community members.  
• Tuesday, September 23 - City Council Work Session: City staff will present the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update engagement process, and the drafts of the 2025 Comprehensive  Plan, SEPA EIS, Critical Areas Ordinance, and Housing Action Plan.
• November 2025 - Planning Commission Public Hearing: Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the drafts of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, SEPA EIS Critical Areas Ordinance, Housing Action Plan and Citywide Rezone, and make a recommendation to City Council.
• December 2025 - City Council Decision: City Council adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, Critical Areas Ordinance, Housing Action Plan, and Citywide Rezone is expected in December 2025. 

For more information about this project and the events listed above, please visit the Comprehensive Plan Update Project webpage: www.cityofpa.us/Vision2045. You can also subscribe to receive project information and updates via email. To do so, visit our NotifyMe page and opt in to receive “Vision 2045: Comprehensive Plan Update” News Flashes. 

If you have questions about Port Angeles’ Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update or would like to request copies of survey or engagement materials, please email VISION2045@cityofpa.us.