GROWING UP IN Port Angeles, the hum of mills was more than just a backdrop for daily life — it was a symphony of livelihoods, an indicator of economic strength, and a testament to a resource that was the backbone of our economy. I was a student at PA High when the timber industry took it on the chin, and I saw the impacts.
A coalition of Clallam and Jefferson County organizations was awarded a planning grant and named as a finalist for larger grants that could bring roughly $50 million to the region.