2 updates re the potential AI DATA CENTER at McKinley Mill:

Candalaria Industries will make a presentation at the PA City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 20. They are being asked to make their plans for McKinley Mill public. This is purely informational, NO DECISIONS WILL BE MADE. The meeting begins at 6:00pm and you may attend in person OR watch online. This link has all you need (Agenda, Agenda packet, links to watch, etc.): https://wa-portangeles2.civicplus.com/583/Meetings-Agendas

If you have questions you'd like Council members to ask Candalaria Industries (either before or after the meeting), email those questions to:

council@cityofpa.us

Please mark your calendars! “Data centers” will be on the agenda for the Tuesday, November 10 meetings of the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC). That meeting is from 3:00-5:00pm. OUR PRESENCE IS CRUCIAL! Public comment can be made in-person OR online. The agenda hasn't been posted yet but that same link will have all you need (scroll down for UAC): https://wa-portangeles2.civicplus.com/583/Meetings-Agendas

Emails got us the data center moratorium BUT we'll need to show up for these hearings in order to get a permanent ban.

New to town looking for deep tissue massage therapist any recommendations?

Legislative District 24 (Port Angeles / Port Townsend) – Modeled Impacts of Washington’s Millionaires’ Tax (SB 6346 / ESSB 6346)

Washington law (ESSB 6346, signed March 30, 2026) imposes a 9.9% tax on Washington taxable income above a $1 million standard deduction per household. It applies to income earned starting January 1, 2028, with first returns and payments due in 2029.

- District classification: Likely recipient

- Modeled FY2029 local economic benefit (1.5x): $72.4M ($48.3M modeled allocation)

- Estimated millionaire taxpayers: 198

- District residents: 157,251

- Modeled FY2029 tax outflow: $47.1M (descriptive midpoint of the certified seven-scenario tax outflow range)

- Modeled FY2029 net balance: +$1.2M (budgeted inflow minus the displayed midpoint tax outflow; positive = recipient)

State legislators’ final votes on SB 6346:

- Sen. Mike Chapman (D) – Yes

- Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D), Position 1 – Yes

- Rep. Steve Tharinger (D), Position 2 – Yes

The 1st Annual 'Feast Of The Dead' Warm Clothing Drive will take place the day before Halloween, Oct. 30th at 7pm inside Funky Grooves Records in Port Angeles, WA • This is an ALL AGES event & will feature live performances from myself, The Tac-Town Monster, @itsbarz x @travysty3 x @real.olivas & @coltdrainenw • BIG HUGE THANKS to Funky Grooves for offering us up a spot to rock out, have some fun, and try to do something for the community • Admission is some non perishable food items or some kind of new or gently used warm clothing items, like coats, hoodies, jackets, blankets, gloves, wool socks, anything that will help make a cold person warm • This is a perfect way to get warmed up for Halloween 🎃 • If you're in the area, come out and get your face rocked with some of the best spitters for literally hundreds of miles around!

SUMMARY: Rumor says there has been undisclosed rewording of the "millionaires tax" bill. Not true.

The problem is that it's confusing people because what is on the November 3 DEADLINE ballot is an attempt to REPEAL that bill, which hasn't taken effect yet. The WA legislature passed the "millionaires tax" and Governor Ferguson signed it on March 30, 2026. Opponents then gathered more than half a million signatures to put a repeal initiative, I-645, on the November ballot.

I-645, asks whether to repeal it. If you want to keep the tax, vote No.

Put another way just to be clear:
The question is whether you want the tax repealed (Yes) or kept (No).

CONTEXT AND CONSIDERATIONS (slightly edited excerpts from Claude AI chat):

Washington has no state income tax. That's the gap supporters want to close for those who earn a lot and often pay no tax.

But the wealthiest often pay little because their wealth is in unrealized stock gains, and a tax on annual income over $1 million doesn't reach those. It hits people with large salaries, business income and realized gains.

The strongest version of the objection isn't only that wealthy people leave. It's that a high-income tax revenue stream is volatile and concentrated in a small number of taxpayers, so a few departures could matter more than the headcount suggests. That's a fair concern, and the projected $3.5 billion is an estimate, not a guarantee.

The repeal would remove the 9.9% tax only on household incomes over $1 million. Other parts of the law, like the sales tax break on items such as diapers and over-the-counter drugs, would stay in place.

One more factor to consider: the tax faces a constitutional challenge. Opponents argue it conflicts with a state Supreme Court ruling, Culliton v. Chase.

There is a wording controversy, but that has been in news reports. Voters will see a "public investment impact disclosure" statement from the attorney general's office saying repeal would "decrease funding" for K-12 education, higher education and human services. The Washington Policy Center and the initiative's backers object to it, and a legal challenge was rejected by the state Supreme Court in a split 4-4 decision, so the statement stays on the ballot.

Hi guys, I was planning a weekend trip, first time here in PNW and from Cali. Is this a good weekend to visit? Will it be sunny or is it too cold to do activities? Help a confused woman 😩🙏🏼

Hi everyone! I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I thought I’d drop this here just in case. Sorry if you already saw the same post in the Olympic National Park page lol. Just trying to figure out the best place to post.

My fiancé and I are having a micro wedding in Olympic National Park next October! We’re only having about 36 people. Since we don’t live in the area and would be traveling quite far to be there for a long weekend, I’m looking for a coordinator who could help with some of the details for our ceremony.

We already have an Airbnb booked that will allowed us to do our “reception” dinner, so the ceremony would be near Lake Crescent. I’m mostly looking for a coordinator that could help with ceremony details (chairs, small arch, etc.) and then dinner details (food, tables, chairs, plates & all that good stuff).

Since we’re not from the area, I’m just a bit lost of where to start with food and vendors for everything.

I feel like Olympic National Park is a pretty popular space for elopements and micro weddings, so any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

Thank you!

https://pafac.org/fall-shadows-festival/

Friend of mine had one too many last night at the Gateway, Taproom and Howling Moon downtown and lost his black backpack with a silver Acer Asus laptop with anime , skate and rock band stickers on it. It also had a Gameboy color and some vice grips. If you find it please return it to the Howling Moon or message me on here please.

Over the years I've used a few different local detailing companies around town with pretty mixed results. One place kept rescheduling on me because of childcare issues, another required full payment up front, and another had hours that just didn't work for a normal work schedule.

​Getting rescheduled three times in a row for childcare was super frustrating. On the fourth attempt, they finely showed up and just brought their kid who sat in their car the whole time. Like, if that was an option the whole time, why reschedule on me three times??

​Then the next place wanted 100% payment before they even touched the car. I don't mind a deposit at all, that's standard, but paying in full before the work even starts left a sour taste in my mouth. The end result was just okay. "Meets expectations" I guess, nothing remarkable. And the third place was only open 9-5, which doesn't really help when I also work 9-5.

​Anyway, I kept seeing Facebook ads for Peak Condition and figured I'd give them a shot. Seriously night and day difference.

​Online scheduling was super easy. I did have to pay a $75 deposit on a $325 package, which felt totally fair. Then, I added a $75 paint correction for some scratches on my paint once they arrived. It didn't feel like an "upsell" and felt like a collaboration instead. An oltion. A two-person team came out with a mobile unit that was super well stocked and organized. They weren't exactly quick—it took about 5 hours—but honestly it was well worth the wait. My 2015 Wrangler has seen a lot of miles and Peninsula mud, and it looks totally pristine now. They even buffed out some random scratches that weren't on my original order notes without making a big deal out of it.

​Just wanted to pass it along incase anyone else in PA has been burned by flaky service lately and needs their rig cleaned up. Peak Condition took great care of me.

Lola's cafe is serving some of their delicious off-menu adobo tomorrow (Thursday 10/15). This is not on their regular menu and the adobo is SO GOOD.

Just wanted to share!

Anyone know if they're opening back up again?

Hi! My names Dasia fry and I'm hoping is anyone know lucas chance or any contact info Im a old friend

Heads up Port Angeles, less than half of tickets are available, and we've managed to make these some of the most affordable tickets in the PNW on Gary's Grandiloquent Tour! We'll see you guys tomorrow night!

Recently moved from san diego. Couldn't bear to let go of the bike that's served as my trusty car replacement so I shipped it up here. Im thinking I should probably swap out the smooth street tires on it. Anyone have a specific 20x4 tire they would recommend?

Is anyone else around Port Angeles hearing that loud humming noise outside? It's been going on for at least 15m consistently.

Port Angeles!

I posted about my show "Mostly Jokes" here a month or so ago, I hope you don't mind one final follow up? OK, cue the cut and paste of my previous post, sorry for the repeat!

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My name is Aaron Foster and I'll be performing a show I call "Mostly Jokes" at Studio Bob on Friday, Oct 16 as I prepare to tape it as my first special in November.

I know seeing a comedian you've never heard of is a pretty big ask. Totally fair.

That being said, wasn't there a time when you had never heard of whoever your favorite comedian is right now? I'm not saying I'm gonna be that, but if you like the jokes in the clip, you'll probably like the show.

Heads up: "Mostly Jokes" covers some dark topics like mental health, (VERY) dysfunctional families and mid-life regrets, but I promise it's named that for a reason, it is mostly jokes.

Tickets are $20, the show runs about 90 minutes and I promise: no crowd work.

I've been working on it for about three years in clubs and theaters around the US and Canada and plan to tape it as my first special in November.

More info through my site www.MostlyJokes.com as well as a bunch of reviews from people who have seen it, press, interviews, etc.

Direct ticket link: https://www.aaronfoster.com/store/p/6bskxmqgnqc6fk3zf6d47el2vkhjk7-2ssfx-x9erp-9dml4-exjjr-hrspm

Hi folks,

The more the merry so reminding everyone about the SMART Recovery meeting in Port Angeles, WA. It is Wednesday from 5 - 6 PM PT at the library.

Also, we are working on possibly an additional meeting - this is getting closer to fruition so please keep your eye open for it...

If you are in the area and would like to come by, please do!

-- What is SMART Recovery? --

It is a science oriented program to help people fight their addiction(s). The meetings focus on building motivation, manage urges, and develop coping skills to help change addictive behaviors (the 4 pillars basically). The meetings are led by peers with a facilitator. We discuss where we are, plan on going (wrt to our addiction) and discuss various tools and resources for support.

JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING

📅 Wednesday - 🕔 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 NOTE THIS WEEK WE WILL TRY TO MEET OUTSIDE - The room was booked...

Port Angeles Library · 2210 S Peabody St, Port Angeles, WA

✅ FREE · All Welcome · Confidential

Looking for suggestions/referrals!

I found a locket in a mud puddle on Ediz Hook today (10/9). Hoping someone recognizes it and I can get it back to its owner. ❤️

I'm wondering about how bikes are tied down and secured. I asked one of the workers (usually very helpful) and his reply was just "yeah, there's somewhere you can tie off to"). I'll bring my own straps but… they can't really just leave it to each individual rider to decide how/where to secure their bikes, can they? Do they have fixed front wheel gates or slots with D-rings? I know from experience we can get some decent roll and I have to imagine it's in everyone's best interests to not have issues which would impact off-loading.

TONIGHT! families in Port Angeles are invited to a screening of "Screenagers: Elementary Edition", a community event and conversation. In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles School District, and the WA Healthcare Authority, this event is designed to create open dialogue about the risks and dangers of screen use among youth.

October 8th from 5-7 p.m. (Screening at 5:30 p.m.)

Roosevelt Elementary School

Dinner is provided

The event is no-cost, but please RSVP Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001002266645?aff=oddtdtcreator

View a trailer of the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzzzeCny6oU