Fentanyl Awareness Day returns

NEWPORT — To inform their peers of the dangers of fentanyl in Pend Oreille County and wider eastern Washington, students at Newport High School organized the annual Fentanyl Awareness Day.

This year, the event was Thursday, Oct. 9 and featured guest speakers ranging from the district’s school resource officer to a recovering fentanyl addict. (See related story.)

Laci Larsen speaking to students in the gymnasium. MINER PHOTO|GABRIELLE FELICIANO

Derek Smith giving a presentation about fentanyl in the cafeteria. MINER PHOTO|GABRIELLE FELICIANO

Students in the gymnasium raising their hands in response to a question from Laci Larsen. MINER PHOTO|GABRIELLE FELICIANO

Students sitting in the courtyard in front of Newport High School’s main entrance, Fentanyl Awareness Day lanyards in hand. MINER PHOTO|GABRIELLE FELICIANO

Upload date: 10/15/2025 06:00 AM