Coffee with Mayor continues in March
The City of Sequim continues to partner with KSQM FM radio to host a live call-in session of Coffee with the Mayor at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 25.
Residents are encouraged to tune into 91.5 FM or visit ksqmfm.com/live, where mayor William Armacost will be joined by Sequim Police Chief Sheri Crain to answer questions or receive comments.
Listeners may call 360-681-0000 during the show to ask questions live. Or, they can submit questions in advance to city clerk Sara McMillon by email (smcmillon@sequimwa.gov) or by traditional mail (to City Clerk, Sara McMillon, 152 West Cedar Street, Sequim, WA 98382).
Coffee with the Mayor is an opportunity for residents to meet with the mayor to chat, ask questions, express a concern or make a comment about the city.
Elwha River fishing closures extended to support fish recovery
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Olympic National Park and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on March 19 announced an extension to continue recreational and commercial fishing closures for the Elwha River and its tributaries through July 1, 2022.
In place since 2011, a fishing moratorium in these waters aims to protect depleted native salmonid populations, including four federally listed fish species, to re-colonize habitat between and upstream of the river’s two former dam sites.
Fishing in mountain lakes in the Elwha River basin within Olympic National Park and Lake Sutherland, generally occurring from the fourth Saturday in April through Oct. 31, will not be impacted by the Elwha River closure, officials said.
Fisheries biologists note salmon spawning and rearing in habitats upstream of the former Glines Canyon Dam is paramount to successful restoration. These early re-colonizers play an important role in establishing spawning and juvenile rearing in habitats of the upper watershed, they said.
Workshop set to address spinal mobility
RN Shelley Stratton hosts a comprehensive workshop for back health from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, at 271 Blakely Blvd.
A fee applies.
The workshop explores techniques to improve stabilization, strength and flexibility of the spine. This is an active workshop as participants work in areas of the spine to enhance movement at one’s own pace in a safe environment.
Register at bodhitreeyoga.org.
Expect delays near Morse Creek
As soon as Monday, April 5, Active Construction, Inc. crews working for Washington State Department of Transportation will begin site preparations along US Highway 101 at Morse Creek, near Cottonwood Lane.
Travelers can expect reduced speeds and overnight lane closures with flaggers while crews work on the highway.
Activities will take place at night when traffic volumes are lower, DOT officials said.
Work begins at 8 p.m. each Monday through Thursday and lasts until 7 a.m. the following morning. During overnight hours, crews will construct a raised, landscaped median, narrow the travel lanes from 12 feet to 11 feet, and implement other traffic-calming measures.
The highway will return to two-way travel conditions during daytime hours until all work is complete.
WSDOT encourages travelers to slow down in work zones and watch out for crew members. Work is expected to wrap up in late summer 2021.
Olympic Peninsula trail effort gets $10K boost
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) on March 19 announced the recipients of its 2021 Trail Grants Program, awarding $145,000 to fill critical trail gaps, with an emphasis on regional and community development goals.
The Peninsula Trails Coalition is receiving $10,000 to support a consultant for the Olympic Discovery Trail, as part of the preferred route of the Great American Rail-Trail in Jefferson and Clallam counties.
“The RTC Trail Grants Program offers support to projects that are often not funded otherwise and are left out of traditional funding streams,” RTC president Ryan Chao said. “These grants often fill critical gaps — both in trail development and funding — delivering returns on investment that bring lasting benefit to communities.”
For a listing of all grant recipients, visit railstotrails.org/grants.
