Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
Good morning, Port Angeles.
🏘️ Community
Port Angeles residents can enjoy two free family events today with Jammin’ in the Park at Pebble Beach featuring live music and food from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The John Burkheimer Memorial Car Show & Chili Cook-Off at the Clallam County Fairgrounds starts at 9:30 a.m.—admission is $3 per person or $10 per family with proceeds supporting local youth programs.
Kate Orzikh opened Sunflower Tastes at The Wharf to serve Eastern European deli and bakery food and to donate proceeds from Ukrainian rye sales to support a Ukrainian reconnaissance group—helping those fighting in Ukraine.
The new shop offers outdoor seating with recipes like apple babka, kvass, and borscht and will add traditional Jewish foods for the High Holy Days.
🚨 Crime
Stephen Massey, a 61-year-old Sequim man wanted for robbery and burglary, surrendered without incident Friday morning when officers in a multi-agency operation that began on July 23 at a Chevron station in Carlsborg executed a search warrant at his Diamond Point home—using two armored vehicles.
🎓 Education
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced on Tuesday that state attorneys general reached an agreement to restore $137M for K–12 education – the deal also restores $13M for adult education and workforce development with funds to be released by October 3.
🏛️ Government
The Port Angeles City Council will interview three finalists—Jon Hamilton, Christy Holy, and Laurel Cripe—on Tuesday, September 2 to fill a vacancy created by Brendan Meyer's June 30 resignation.
The appointee will take office immediately and serve until the November general election results are certified.
🏥 Health
Port Ludlow and Mats Mats Bay beaches have been closed for recreational shellfish harvesting after tests showed high levels of paralytic shellfish poison — a toxin from marine plankton Alexandrium.
Other Clallam County beaches from Cape Flattery to the Jefferson County line remain closed for all shellfish to protect public health.
🎉 Port Angeles Events
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Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for healthcare, food, childcare, and housing resources.
Free Jazz Sunday at Chez Jazz
12-2 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Free entry — Enjoy live jazz performances from local artists in a relaxed atmosphere.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local providers for health care, food, childcare, and housing resources.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for health care, food, and housing resources.
Clallam County Gem, Jewelry & Rock Show
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Vern Burton Community Center — Free admission — Explore beautiful crystals, fossils, and jewelry with activities for kids and a chance to win great prizes.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free access — Connect with local services for health care, food, childcare, and more.
Masters of Hawaiian Music with George Kahumoku Jr, Tia Carrere, and Daniel Ho
4-10 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — $18-$55 Adults, $18 Youth — Experience the virtuosity of Hawaii's musical legends in a celebration of slack key guitar and cultural heritage.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
9 AM – 2 PM — Port Angeles DSHS — Free entry — Connect with local service providers for healthcare, food, childcare, and housing resources.
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