NEWS BRIEFS: Marine sanctuary meeting set Friday in La Push . . . and other items

LA PUSH — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary will host a joint meeting of its Sanctuary Advisory Council and the Olympic Coast Intergovernmental Policy Council in the Quileute Tribal Administration Office, West Wing, starting at 9:50 a.m. Friday.

The morning session of the meeting includes an interactive discussion between both councils focusing on topics of interest and priorities.

The afternoon session of the meeting will focus on the council’s internal affairs items such as discussion of the 2016 draft work plan, as well as a summary report on sanctuary vessel and field operations for 2015.

The meeting is open to the public, and there will be public comment periods at 12:25 p.m. and 3:05 p.m.

For more information, email Karlyn Langjahr at karlyn.langjahr@noaa.gov or visit http://tinyurl.com/pdnsanctuaryagenda, where a draft meeting agenda will be posted.

Sequim salon brings on new esthetist

SEQUIM — The Glamorous Salon, 375 W. Bell St., owned by Sarah Cary Krieger, has added esthetist Erika Hughes to its staff.

Hughes’ background includes facials, eyelash extensions and makeup artistry.

Appointments can be made by calling the salon at 360-681-5215.

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