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Port Angeles Today
By the People, for the People
Crowds Gather for 'No Kings' Rallies in Sequim and Port Angeles
Demonstrations call for protection of democratic norms and opposition to authoritarian leadership
Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:58pm
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Demonstrators in a North Olympic Peninsula town square express concerns about the state of democracy through peaceful protest.Port Angeles TodayThousands of demonstrators turned out across the North Olympic Peninsula over the weekend as part of the nationwide 'No Kings' rallies. Organizers say around 3,700 people gathered in Sequim on Saturday, lining Washington Street with signs calling for the protection of democratic norms and opposing what they describe as authoritarian leadership. In Port Angeles, about 500 people showed up outside the Clallam County Courthouse, echoing similar concerns and waving signs to passing traffic. The events remained peaceful with no major incidents reported.
Why it matters
The 'No Kings' rallies reflect growing concerns among some citizens about perceived threats to democratic institutions and processes. The large turnout in these North Olympic Peninsula communities suggests a significant level of civic engagement and political activism around these issues.
The details
The 'No Kings' rallies were part of a nationwide series of demonstrations organized to call for the protection of democratic norms and to oppose what organizers view as authoritarian tendencies in political leadership. In Sequim, demonstrators lined the main street with signs and banners expressing these sentiments, while in Port Angeles, protesters gathered outside the county courthouse to voice similar concerns to passing motorists.
- The demonstrations took place over the weekend of March 28-29, 2026.
- Organizers say the Sequim rally drew around 3,700 participants on Saturday, March 28.
The players
No Kings
The organizers of the nationwide rallies calling for the protection of democratic norms and opposing authoritarian leadership.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
The large turnout for the 'No Kings' rallies in Sequim and Port Angeles reflects a significant level of civic engagement and political activism around concerns about the perceived threats to democratic institutions and processes in these North Olympic Peninsula communities.
