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To usher in the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's Healing Clinic, from left, Dana Ward, tribal council member; Loni Greninger, council vice-chair; Elaine Grinnell, elder, and W. Ron Allen, chairman, cut the ribbon on the facility that aims to help locals overcome opioid use disorder. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jamestown Tribe ushers in healing clinic

Facility a place to help those with opioid use disorder

To usher in the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's Healing Clinic, from left, Dana Ward, tribal council member; Loni Greninger, council vice-chair; Elaine Grinnell, elder, and W. Ron Allen, chairman, cut the ribbon on the facility that aims to help locals overcome opioid use disorder. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lincoln Park BMX to hold state qualifiers

The Lincoln Park BMX track will be holding state qualifier races at its track Friday and Saturday, a preview of the Pacific… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Physicians has hired Michelle McCullough for its orthopedic team.

McCullough hired for orthopedic team

Olympic Medical Physicians has hired Michelle McCullough for its orthopedic team. McCullough has worked at Olympic Medical Center as a registered nurse… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Physicians has hired Michelle McCullough for its orthopedic team.
Demolition derby driver Morgan Seamonds (107) pushes Brandon Vale’s car (76) up and over a log barrier in a cloud of dust and exhaust in front of a sold-out crowd at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on Sunday evening. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Spills and thrills at the fair

Carson Holt, age 20, of Sequim, falls off his horse in the bareback riding competition at the Clallam County Fair rodeo Sunday. He only lasted… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2022
  • By Dave Logan for Peninsula Daily News
  • Area Sports
Demolition derby driver Morgan Seamonds (107) pushes Brandon Vale’s car (76) up and over a log barrier in a cloud of dust and exhaust in front of a sold-out crowd at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on Sunday evening. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Winter gardening class online

Master gardeners Lys Burden and Nita Wester present “Winter Gardening: Basics” at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The free class, sponsored by the Jefferson… Continue reading

City of Sequim to test sewers with smoke testing

The City of Sequim Public Works Department is conducting sanitary sewer smoke testing through Aug. 26 in the area between Miller Road and… Continue reading

Clallam County considers van for syringe program

The Clallam County commissioners will consider the purchase of a cargo van for the Health and Human Services Department’s Syringe Services program… Continue reading

Rigel Orr, 5, center, playing a percussion instrument, might be the youngest member of the Unexpected Brass Band as they play during the Uptown Street Fair on Saturday. Dad Matt, in blue shirt, keeps a watchful eye on his son. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Dancing in the streets

Uptown Fair parade marchers prance through the glitter of tiny bubbles during the fair on Saturday.… Continue reading

Rigel Orr, 5, center, playing a percussion instrument, might be the youngest member of the Unexpected Brass Band as they play during the Uptown Street Fair on Saturday. Dad Matt, in blue shirt, keeps a watchful eye on his son. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Carol Riley of Port Ludlow receives a free first aid kit from Apple Martine, director of Jefferson County Public Health, during the emergency preparedness demonstrations at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Emergency preparedness

Carol Riley of Port Ludlow receives a free first aid kit from Apple Martine, director of Jefferson County Public Health, during the emergency preparedness demonstrations… Continue reading

Carol Riley of Port Ludlow receives a free first aid kit from Apple Martine, director of Jefferson County Public Health, during the emergency preparedness demonstrations at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Heidi Eberle of Port Angeles and her daughter, Akira Abbitt, 11 months, sort through a stack of free children’s coats during Saturday’s Port Angeles School District Back to School Fair at Jefferson Elementary School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fair prepares Port Angeles families for new school year

More than 850 backpacks distributed along with supplies, clothes, information

Heidi Eberle of Port Angeles and her daughter, Akira Abbitt, 11 months, sort through a stack of free children’s coats during Saturday’s Port Angeles School District Back to School Fair at Jefferson Elementary School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Townsend chief discusses police response to protest

All seven officers at rally had to manage crowd of 300, he says

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Ron Crawford, one of seven Washington State Fair commissioners, visited the Clallam County Fair on Saturday to evaluate it in a wide range of categories from the quality of its livestock and agricultural exhibits to cleanliness to the education value of displays. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

State commissioner gives Clallam County Fair high marks

Educational value, exhibits both cited

Ron Crawford, one of seven Washington State Fair commissioners, visited the Clallam County Fair on Saturday to evaluate it in a wide range of categories from the quality of its livestock and agricultural exhibits to cleanliness to the education value of displays. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Sophia Murphy, 8, of Port Angeles walks around the show ring with her alpaca, Julie, during Saturday’s alpaca costume parade at the Clallam County Fair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Weekend at the fair

Sophia Murphy, 8, of Port Angeles walks around the show ring with her alpaca, Julie, during Saturday’s alpaca costume parade at the Clallam County Fair.… Continue reading

Sophia Murphy, 8, of Port Angeles walks around the show ring with her alpaca, Julie, during Saturday’s alpaca costume parade at the Clallam County Fair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Peninsula College's Kyrsten McGuffey hurdles Columbia Basin goalkeeper RiaJo Schwartz during the first half of the Pirates 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Hawks in the NWAC Semifinals on Friday at Starfire Sports Stadium.
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Peninsula College's Kyrsten McGuffey hurdles Columbia Basin goalkeeper RiaJo Schwartz during the first half of the Pirates 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Hawks in the NWAC Semifinals on Friday at Starfire Sports Stadium.

A GROWING CONCERN: A fair time to share a meal with your garden

BEAUTIFUL WEATHER CONTINUES here on the Peninsula. Our fabulous Norman Rockwell-esque county fair is back and in full swing this weekend. Why not go to… Continue reading

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Cases of liive crab on ice await preparation for cooking at the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival on Friday in Port Angeles.
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Cases of liive crab on ice await preparation for cooking at the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival on Friday in Port Angeles.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101) in east Port Angeles.… Continue reading