Port Angeles Washington - The Authentic Northwest.

Summer Coho salmon are leaping out of the water as they swim upstream against a strong current at the Sol Duc Salmon Cascades in Olympic National Park. The salmon begin showing up for the upstream migration in the middle of September and are expected to be visible for about four weeks. The Sol Duc is the only river on the North Olympic Peninsula that sees summer Coho return to its waters. You can watch them in the Cascades witch are located 28 miles west of Port Angeles. Head south on U.S. Highway 101 at Milepost 219 into Olympic National Park on Sol Duc Hot Springs Road. Six miles down the road you'll find the well-marked parking area for the Cascades. There's a viewing platform from which you can watch the leaping salmon. Or you can hike just downstream of the Cascades this will give you a great angle to observe the fish. Bring your camera, but not your fishing rod. The Cascades are closed to fishing.

Come join us on Saturday October 2nd at Maurice's, the clothing boutique (104 W. First St.) For the second annual "Rescues & Runaways" fashion show. At the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain, outside the shop at First and Laurel streets, models will show off Maurice's fall fashions, along with a few of the adoptable animals at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. Music for the show will start at 2 p.m., and admission is free. There will also be a silent auction, with all of the proceeds going to the Humane Society. Maurice's is also collecting donations of pet food, cat litter, pet toys, cleaning supplies and plain old cash for the Humane Society, whose shelter is located at 2105 West U.S. Highway 101. Those who come in with donations of money or pet supplies will receive coupons for 20 percent off regular-priced items at Maurice's. The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society is "overwhelmed" with adult dogs and cats, so they are offering a 50 percent discount on adoption fees, which range from $35 to $100. On Saturday, just a few adoptable dogs will attend the downtown Port Angeles show, while the Humane Society will have its "look book," an album of dogs and cats needing homes, on hand for would-be adopters to thumb through. It's a great cause and a fun way to kick of the fall season! For details about the Rescues & Runaways event, visit www.maurices.com or phone 360-452-2266. To learn more about adopting a pet, visit the humane society's website, www.CCHumane.com.

We are very excited hear That Victoria Express will be continuing long-weekend passenger ferry service between Port Angeles and Victoria through October. Due to overwhelming customer demand during their 2010 summer sailing season, Jack and Terri Harmon, owners of Victoria Express, have made the decision to extend their sailing schedule into the fall season. Victoria Express usually runs its foot ferry service between the end of May and mid-September. But the will now be extended through Oct. 31. The schedule of operation will be Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays through Oct. 11, and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 12 to Oct. 31, the company's 20th anniversary promotion, which features a $20 round-trip ticket for adults, will continue for now. Victoria Express leaves Port Angeles at 8:10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. and departs from Victoria at 9:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. each day. For more information, visit www.victoriaexpress.com.

Did you know The Dungeness Crab & Seafood Restaurant has been selected as one of the “Top 100 Events in North America” by the American Bus Association and is getting bigger and better every year! Something new this year is The First annual CRABFEST SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Co-ed 4s Saturday, Oct. 9: Adult - Sunday Oct. 10: High School Entry fee: $20 per player. Proceeds support high school girls’ volleyball. Contact Christine Halberg at 360-506-2263 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tournament open to first eight teams to register. Great prizes! Come check out the new sand court at Hollywood Beach during the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival. Another new thing this year is The First annual Crabfest 5-K Fun Run/Walk Entry fee $18 includes T-shirt. Starting time 10:00, City Pier, Sunday, Oct. 10 at the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival. Proceeds go to support Peninsula College Women’s Basketball. Runners encouraged to wear crab costumes (prize for best costume). Entry forms available at pc.ctc.edu (women’s basketball) or by contacting Alison Crumb, 360-417-6345 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information and a complete schedule for the festival go to http://www.crabfestival.org/.

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint or learn how to be a better painter well here’s your chance, Artist Roxanne Grinstad MA will be offering Asian Brush painting (sumi,) and watercolor classes in Port Angeles at Holy Trinity Lutheran church Starting Oct 5th. All are welcome. Asian Brush begins with Painting Trees Oct 5 from 1:00- 3:15. Advanced Watercolor starts Oct 6 from 9:30- 11:30. Beginning Watercolor is Oct 6 from 12:30-2:30. All classes are $40 for 4 week sessions. Call Roxanne at 452-6334 or email: rcgrinstad @hotmail.com for information or to register.

Ok all you Twilight fans get ready for howling good weekend September 10-12. Stephenie Meyer weekend is full of even more activities this year then last. It will kick of with Bella’s Ball on Friday night and continues all weekend with activities like Bella’s birthday breakfast, Twilight scavenger hunt, vendors in the pack, tours of the high school and so much more. For a schedule of the weekend go to www.forkswa.com under events.