Beachville Farm Weekly Garden Update:
The many experiments of Doug’s garden, from PVC-protected young beets, to taste-testing old beets, to an update on the septic-mound pumpkins. The many animals too, including a happy pig in the mud!
Darling and Grit Homestead:
This week’s shorts from D&G homestead showcase their Little Pumpkin Jungle, some Fun on the Mountain, and Grass and Sheep.
Local & State News:
General election season is underway. This June 30, 2026, article from the PNW Post looks at ‘Political Violence; Trends and Corrective Action.’ The article notes: when we ignore small offenses, they lead to larger ones essentially giving permission to offenders to continue to use aggressive, even violent, tactics against someone they disagree with politically.
The Olympic Herald has been busy with suing Clallam County Superior Court and testing designs for a print edition. Yes, a print edition! The public can pick up sample copies that were left in the Clallam County Courthouse. Paid subscriptions are available and donations can be made through their new website.
Local Giving:
4PA is less than $20,000 away from reaching their $80,000 fundraising goal by August 29th. Their donation page states:
4PA has an ambitious goal of raising over $80,000 by our open house date August 29th. Instead of a one-day fundraising event, we’ve decided to embark on a ten week campaign to propel our Touchstone Campus development to the next level.
This year, ALL money given by our sponsors and supporters will be utilized in our campus build, bypassing entirely the expense of hosting a large event. We know events can be fun, but we are trusting you will understand our decision to direct every dollar towards our mission: a clean and safe community for all.
Local Substack Blogs:
Find out what Port Angeles City Councilmember Jon Hamilton has planned for a meeting-free week in August. This video is a good reminder of what goes on behind the scenes in the lives of city councilmembers that the public usually knows nothing about.
Thank you, Jon, for adding a much-needed layer of transparency to help constituents and county residents learn more about what councilmembers do outside of meetings!
Jon Purnell’s ‘Episode 12 — Bag of Tricks’ offers more professional insight during his ‘First Tour’ with the Department of Natural Resources from 1976 to 1979. The article is quite educational in terms of learning about the tools of the trade back in the good ol’ 1900s, which may or may not be the same today.
David Zelenka’s latest article ‘The Elwha and the Exchange’ is a ‘stream of consciousness’ that draws parallels between the natural workings of water and currency. It’s an enjoyable read for the description of his Elwha canoe trip and the philosophical view of currency.
‘The 2 Men I Married’ from SC shifts away from her journey through drug addiction to recovery and shares the story of her husband’s journey. As with all of SC’s articles, it’s another honest look at what drug addiction can do to a person and how the drugs change a person into someone completely different.
I also read it as a story of her husband’s redemption and their incredible bond. I’m glad to know that SC’s husband made it through his struggles and is now doing better for himself, his family, friends, and community. Comebacks and staying-together stories are my favorites!
Jason Backus’ article this week is a combination mystery and cliffhanger — what’s in the envelope, and will he execute his goal? I’m looking forward to reading the results of his ‘Fridge Oath’ experiment.
YouTube Media:
A new channel I’ve been enjoying during the daytime, featuring artistic summer scenery with relaxing lofi music.
Property Cameras:
A look at what goes on around my property late at night in August. A week and a half ago, a family of raccoons set our cameras off all night.
They returned Tuesday night for more of the same.
Primary Updates & Candidate Events:
As of 4:45pm on August 11, 2026, only 44% of the ballots had been counted, just 1% more than August 10th.
No major differences; Jake is still leading for Clallam County Commissioner District 3. Marcia Kelbon continues to lead for Legislative District 24, Position 2.
The results website states: Next Update Expected Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:00:00 PM
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 27th, a candidate conversation with Jake Seegers & Mike French at the Sequim Grange; hosted by the Calico Cat Club. Free and open to all. Details available online here and in the Google Event Invite.
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Community Opportunities:
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Clallam County Letters:
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✍️ Redress State Legislators in District 24:
Senator Mike Chapman: (360) 786-7646, email form
Representative Adam Bernbaum: (360) 786-7916, email form
Representative Steve Tharinger: (360) 786-7904, email form
✍️ Redress Clallam County Commissioners:
Mark Ozias: Mark.Ozias@clallamcountywa.gov
Randy Johnson: Randy.Johnson@clallamcountywa.gov
Mike French: Mike.French@clallamcountywa.gov
Loni Gores, Clerk: Loni.Gores@clallamcountywa.gov
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Great stuff as always! And it sparked a question -- Why does it take so long to count ballots? Less than half counted a week after the election closed? Really???