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Transit approves Narcan at center
The Clallam Transit board approved the Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services placing a Narcan dispenser at Gateway Transit Center in Port Angeles. The dispenser, which looks like newspaper rack, will contain free doses of Narcan nasal spray, an over-the-counter drug that can reverse the symptoms of a potentially fatal overdose caused by opioids like fentanyl, OxyContin and heroin.
Milestone: School retirees pick Peacock for annual honor
The Clallam County School Retirees’ Association (CCSRA) recently awarded their 2024 Community Service Award honor to Dan Peacock. Peacock helps the CCSRA with the Port Angeles School District backpack event at Jefferson Elementary School and with the organization’s book drive that gave out more than 800-plus books this year to Sequim Head Start, Port Angeles First Step and the Crescent School District.
Police blotter — July 3, 2024
The weekly police blotter includes incidents that occurred in the City of Sequim and in unincorporated Clallam County in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley area. 9:38 a.m. — Vehicle accident, U.S. Highway 101/Old Olympic Highway. 1:14 p.m. — Theft, 900 block of West Washington Street. June 25. 7:54 a.m. —...
Clallam commissioner hopefuls share concerns, priorities at forum
There was a lot of consensus between the three primary candidates for the Clallam County Commissioner District 2 seat, with housing emerging as a top priority in response to audience questions. Incumbent Randy Johnson, Port Angeles Mayor Kate Dexter and Sequim resident Anders Tron-Haukebo all voiced concerns for several of...
Community news briefs — July 3, 2024
The Sequim Hospital Guild Thrift Shop at 204 W. Bell Street will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 5-6, with new items stocked daily. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each Monday and Tuesday and when the shop is open for business. The guild is...
PHOTO: Special Olympics support
Sequim and Clallam County law enforcement representatives, including Sequim Police Chief Mike Hill, join local Special Olympics athletes at the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run near Carrie Blake Community Park on June 21. This is the main fundraiser for local Special Olympics efforts, which had raised $3,700 from T-shirt...
Sports briefs — July 3, 2024
Open to all amateur golfers, the 54-hole 2024 Clallam County Amateur Championship will be contested at Peninsula Golf Club, Sunland Golf & Country Club and The Cedars at Dungeness July 12-14. Entry fees are $210 for the public, $175 for members/employees and includes three rounds of golf, range balls, prizes,...
Community news briefs — June 26, 2024
Death Café “Tea to Die For,” sponsored by Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, is set for 4-5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, in the KSQM 91.5 FM community room at 609 W. Washington St. Tea, coffee and snacks will be served. The groups are free and open...
Police blotter — June 26, 2024
The weekly police blotter includes incidents that occurred in the City of Sequim and in unincorporated Clallam County in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley area. 9:59 a.m. — Burglary, near 100 block of South Rhodefer Road. 10:34 a.m. — Auto theft, 256000 block of U.S. Highway 101. 11:33 a.m. —...
VHOCC to host orientations in July
Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County (VHOCC) is hosting in-person volunteer orientations for those interested in learning more about or volunteering with the organization. The first session is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, at a location in Sequim to be revealed at the time of registration. A second orientation...
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