Michael Dashiell

Band, choir director Rodes looks to set tone at Sequim Middle School

Band, choir director Rodes looks to set tone at Sequim Middle School

George Rodes is back in his comfort zone… that is, in a band room. “Music is a learning vehicle,” Rodes said. “You don’t… Continue reading

Band, choir director Rodes looks to set tone at Sequim Middle School
Local leaders look to make, inspire healthy choices with 5210 Challenge

Local leaders look to make, inspire healthy choices with 5210 Challenge

A dozen community leaders have accepted the Healthy Leaders 5210 Challenge to follow certain healthy guidelines through July. Olympic Medical Center CEO… Continue reading

Local leaders look to make, inspire healthy choices with 5210 Challenge
Pickleball courts open at Sequim park

Pickleball courts open at Sequim park

When it came time to christen the new pickleball courts at Carrie Blake Community Park, the Sequim Picklers were quite democratic about it.… Continue reading

Pickleball courts open at Sequim park
Sequim residents urge port commissioners to keep marina public

Sequim residents urge port commissioners to keep marina public

In their third and final listening session Monday on the future of John Wayne Marina, Port of Port Angeles commissioners asked for —… Continue reading

Sequim residents urge port commissioners to keep marina public

Clallam Fire District No. 3 eyes levy lid lift for November ballot

Without a levy lid lift, Clallam County Fire District No. 3 will have to start drawing on reserves — and consider cuts to… Continue reading

Sequim Skate Park hosts contests, fundraiser on Saturday

Sequim Skate Park hosts contests, fundraiser on Saturday

With a trio of contests, prizes, a raffle, a barbecue and some top skate, bike and scooter talent, advocates are looking to help… Continue reading

Sequim Skate Park hosts contests, fundraiser on Saturday

OMC takes another step toward Sequim cancer center, primary care expansion

Olympic Medical Center commissioners have approved putting out for bid an estimated $7 million construction contract for expansion of its cancer center on… Continue reading

‘Strings coach’ takes soloist spotlight for SCO concert

The ninth annual spring concert — the final performance of the Sequim Community Orchestra’s 2018 season — will see its long-time “string coach”… Continue reading

OTA Children’s Theatre group sets ‘Starchild Academy’ tours

OTA Children’s Theatre group sets ‘Starchild Academy’ tours

The Olympic Theatre Arts Children’s Theatre Program, Starchild Academy of Stagecraft & Wizardry — an original, interactive theatrical experience that pulls back the… Continue reading

OTA Children’s Theatre group sets ‘Starchild Academy’ tours

PREP SOCCER: Sequim soccer still alive in state tournament after Toppenish forced to forfeit win

A record-breaking season for Sequim High School’s boys soccer squad — one that looked over after a loss in the opening round of… Continue reading

Annual gospel concert to benefit local groups

Annual gospel concert to benefit local groups

Raising their voices in song, this group of local singers hopes to raise up the community as well. The Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers… Continue reading

Annual gospel concert to benefit local groups
OTA prepping production of ‘Leaving Iowa’

OTA prepping production of ‘Leaving Iowa’

A wealth of wistful recollections and crisscrossing conversations are in store for audiences as Olympic Theatre Arts prepares its cast for the coming… Continue reading

OTA prepping production of ‘Leaving Iowa’

Sequim Library expansion to be on November ballot

Months of planning, community outreach and architectural design toward expansion, the Sequim Library got its stamp of approval from its elected board last… Continue reading

Anglers group cancels annual Sequim Kids Fishing Day

The North Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers is cutting bait on a popular youth event. The Sequim-based fishing group’s Kids… Continue reading

‘Obnoxious’ entry takes top SEF Film Festival honors

‘Obnoxious’ entry takes top SEF Film Festival honors

“Obnoxious”? Perhaps — but it is an award-winning entry. A trio of Sequim High School freshmen brought home not only first place overall… Continue reading

‘Obnoxious’ entry takes top SEF Film Festival honors
Fountain at Pioneer Memorial Park reopens Wednesday

Fountain at Pioneer Memorial Park reopens Wednesday

A scenic Sequim spot on the old highway that was shuttered for about two decades has sprung back to life. The waterfall fountain… Continue reading

Fountain at Pioneer Memorial Park reopens Wednesday
Spotlight on youth at annual Sequim Sunrise Rotary dinner-auction

Spotlight on youth at annual Sequim Sunrise Rotary dinner-auction

A civic group with deep roots in the Sequim community is throwing a big fundraising party later this month — one in tune… Continue reading

Spotlight on youth at annual Sequim Sunrise Rotary dinner-auction
PREP SOCCER: Sequim’s Harris one strike away from school scoring record

PREP SOCCER: Sequim’s Harris one strike away from school scoring record

It was a family-and-friends trek to the 2006 World Cup in Germany when Dave Brasher first… Continue reading

PREP SOCCER: Sequim’s Harris one strike away from school scoring record
Memorial service set for Biery, state and regional political strategist

Memorial service set for Biery, state and regional political strategist

A memorial service has been set for Nancy Biery, a strategist and consultant whose influence was felt in political circles across the… Continue reading

Memorial service set for Biery, state and regional political strategist
Pioneer family matriarch Margaret Lotzgesell dies at 93

Pioneer family matriarch Margaret Lotzgesell dies at 93

A mom and a farmer’s wife. A Scout leader. A tutor. A community volunteer. A lifelong friend. It seems easy to run out… Continue reading

Pioneer family matriarch Margaret Lotzgesell dies at 93