Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of September.
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🏘️ Community
Port Angeles invites community input in planning sessions to shape a 20-year comprehensive city plan, focusing on key issues like housing, economic development, and environmental protection.
Swain’s General Store in Port Angeles replaces its iconic 1960s sign with a new one, incorporating the original neon lettering.
Clallam County Sheriff Brian King promoted Deputy David Fletcher to detective and Deputy Sean Hoban to patrol sergeant to enhance law enforcement in the county's West End.
📰 Economy
Port Angeles' new short-term rental regulations, aimed at safety and housing affordability, have financially hurt many local owners and indirectly impacted related service economies.
🎓 Education
Twenty-nine students received $500,000 in scholarships from the Olympic Medical Center Foundation to support their medical education at Peninsula College and beyond.
Lincoln High School's student-run Wildcat Café in Port Angeles is set to reopen with a new film noir-inspired menu, marking a shift towards more structured business operations and enhanced culinary education.
🌲 Environment
Clallam County collaborates with Flaura’s Acres HOA to seek grants for urgent septic system replacement to prevent environmental health risks.
🏛️ Government
Peninsula boards and commissions discuss funding, real estate, and Fort Worden State Park's management transition in a series of meetings.
Port Angeles has secured the necessary funding to cover its $3 million shortfall for a new Joint Public Safety Facility, meeting the deadline to avoid losing a FEMA grant.
🏥 Health
Olympic Medical Center is set to enhance its urology department by hiring two newly-resided doctors on September 30, after being short-staffed for over a year.
🎉 Port Angeles Events
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Abby Posner Live at the Festival Encore
Experience the energetic melodies of Abby Posner alongside special guest Paula Fong at the 2024 Festival Encore, showcasing a range of folk and festival music.
Kalan Wolfe & The Shift Live Performance
Experience the vibrant and genre-defying sounds of THE SHIFT, a dynamic band from the Olympic Peninsula, known for their energetic performances and inspiring lyrics.
Annual Dungeness Crab Festival in Port Angeles
Celebrate the rich aquaculture, agriculture, and maritime traditions at the renowned Dungeness Crab Festival, one of the top food festivals in the U.S.
Dungeness Crab Festival 2024
Celebrate the region's maritime culture with a weekend of Dungeness crab delicacies, live music, cooking demos, and local artisan crafts.
Film Screening of The NeverEnding Story at Field Hall
Experience a magical evening with a special showing of the beloved 1984 film The NeverEnding Story, accompanied by themed food and drinks at the Sunset Lounge.
Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival: Explore Mycology in Nature
Experience a vibrant gathering focused on mycology through lectures, workshops, and community events in a renowned ecological setting.
Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival 2024
Experience a weekend of mushroom-themed activities, including workshops, excursions, live music, and food vendors at the annual Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival in Port Angeles.
The Markrophones Live Performance at Bourbon West
Experience a live acoustic performance by The Markrophones in a cozy venue in Port Angeles.
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