City of Port Angeles, Local Government

06/16/2026

ALL CLEAR, posted June 16 at 4:15 p.m.

Pine Street has fully reopened as of 4:00 p.m. Normal traffic has resumed.
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Temporary Road Closure, posted June 16 at 2:30 p.m.

Heads up! Pine Street is currently closed between 14th Street and 16th Street while emergency crews respond to a structural fire in the area. There is no threat to neighboring residents.

Please plan your travel accordingly. If you are located south of 8th Street and need to access Pine Street or Cedar Street, please do so from 8th Street. To access Black Diamond Road, please use the Pine Street Extension and travel south from 16th Street.

06/05/2026

The latest issue of our newsletter is out now! Read on to learn more about:

🔹Annual Firehouse Pancake Breakfast (June 6!)
🔹Improvements at the Port Angeles Pumptrack
🔹Critical Areas Ordinance update project
🔹Holiday hours and services
🔹and upcoming meetings in the City Hall Council Chambers

The City of Port Angeles newsletter, Your City, has gone paper-free! We’re excited to launch an online version of our community newsletter in 2026. Subscribe to receive future issues of the newsletter via email. 

06/02/2026

Attend an upcoming meeting! Here's what is next on the calendar for City Hall:

📆 City Council - June 2
📆 Utility Advisory Committee - June 9
📆 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - June 11

Meeting agendas and virtual meeting links can be found on our website at cityofpa.us/583/Meetings-Agendas

05/27/2026

Do you have questions about fire permits or inspections? Join us for Coffee with the Fire Marshal (and Building Official!) to ask questions, share concerns, and get real-time guidance in a casual setting.

📆Friday, May 29
⌚ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 201 West Front Street

☕ Join us for Coffee with the Fire Marshal & Guest Building Official!

The Port Angeles Fire Department invites residents, business owners, and contractors to stop by for an informal community conversation with Fire Marshal Joel McKeen and guest Building Official Shannen Cartmel.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions about:
🔥 Fire safety
🏗️ Permits & inspections
📋 Fire & building codes
🏘️ Community and economic development

Whether you have a specific question or just want to connect and learn more, we’d love to see you there in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Friday, May 29th, 2026 from 12:00-1:00
Waterfront Coffee Bar at Field Hall

We hope to see you there!

05/23/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday. To report an outage or utility-related issue while offices are closed, please call our After-Hours Line at (360) 417-4726.

Garbage and Yard Waste Collection will remain on regular schedule.

As always, emergency services remain fully operational. If you experience an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

In observance the holiday, City of Port Angeles offices, including City Hall, the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center and Regional Transfer Station, will be closed on Monday, May 25. 

05/22/2026

Did you know we have an online newsletter? Here’s a look at what’s in our latest issue:

ℹ Coffee with the Fire Marshal on May 29
ℹ Student participation in local government
ℹ National Public Works Week
ℹ 16th Street Stormwater Project update
ℹ Upcoming trail maintenance

Join Fire Marshal Joel McKeen and special guest, Building Official Shannen Cartmel, for an informal community conversation about fire safety, permits and inspections, fire and building codes, and local community development. This is a great opportunity to share concerns, ask questions, and receive r...

05/20/2026

Meet Community Paramedic Brian Gerdes, one of the faces behind Operation Shielding Hope.

This program was launched in 2024 as a coordinated partnership between police, fire, and community organizations with a focus on reducing overdose fatalities, preventing repeat overdoses, and connecting survivors with care at the point of crisis.

To learn more, please email the Port Angeles Fire Department at [email protected].

05/18/2026

🔥The Port Angeles Fire Department is establishing an eligibility list for:
• Firefighter Paramedic - $93,618 - $127,325 Salary Range
• Firefighter EMT-PM Trainee - $87,668 - $119,233 Salary Range
🚨 HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, applicants MUST meet minimum qualifications & complete BOTH steps:
1️⃣ Public Safety Testing (PST):
👉 Firefighter Paramedic
https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/port-angeles-fire-department/firefighterparamedic-13
👉 Firefighter EMT → Paramedic Trainee
https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/.../firefighter-64
2️⃣ City of Port Angeles application:
👉 https://www.cityofpa.us/jobs.aspx
✔️ Both applications are required to be placed on the eligibility list. Application period ends Friday, May 29th, 2026.
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05/15/2026

In a recent guest column for Peninsula Daily News, City Manager Nathan West explains how community paramedics are making a difference in our community through Operation Shielding Hope.

LIKE MANY COMMUNITIES, the opioid crisis has taken a heavy toll on Port Angeles.

05/13/2026

Strong work, Sergeant Arand! 👏