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Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Demonstrators gather in downtown Sequim on Jan. 25 to oppose U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s actions in Minneapolis and across the country. Sequim Mayor Rachel Anderson shared a proclamation on Feb. 23 at the Sequim City Council meeting that reads: “The City of Sequim remains committed to serving and protecting all community members, regardless of immigration status.” She said city policy follows state law not to engage in federal civil immigration enforcement.

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Sequim proclamation attempts to lessen immigration concerns

SEQUIM — Following stories of federal immigration enforcement across the country and regular protests along city streets, Sequim…

Crime

Rape suspect changes his plea

Deal recommends 10-year sentence

Crime

Bank robbery trial now set for June

Competency to be reviewed in attempted murder case

Photographer Ross Hamilton died Feb. 10 in his home. He was 83. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Dungeness Community Church, where he was an elder for many years. (Hamilton family)

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Sequim photographer Ross Hamilton dies at age 83

Friends remember him as a light for the community

Jennifer Thomas Jennifer Thomas watches Japanese skaters Masaya Morita and Utana Yoshida skate to her instrumental tune “Rise of the Phoenix” during the Winter Olympics. Japan won a silver medal with their score in the Ice Dance – Rhythm Dance routine for team figure skating.

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Sequim composer’s epic music remains staple at Olympics

‘Rise of the Phoenix’ helps Japan figure skating team win silver

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Bank robbery trial now set for June

Competency to be reviewed in May for attempted murder case

Board directors, building committee members and Shipley Center staff join in a groundbreaking ceremony inside the building on Feb. 6. Organizers anticipate moving into the new space at 651 W. Washington St. before the end of this year. Pictured, from left, is Karen Hanson, board treasurer; Angela Jeziorski, board director; Margaret Cox, board secretary; Judy Lange, board director; Beth Culhane, board vice president; Linda Strohm, board director; Mary Ellen Reed, building committee member; Bobbie Dahm, building committee member; Scotty Wells, board director; and Michael Smith, Shipley Center executive director and building project manager. Board president Renee Millar is not pictured. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Shipley Center holds groundbreaking inside new facility

Plans remain in place to open by end of year

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Sequim photographer Ross Hamilton dies at age 83

Friends remember him as a light for the community

The sale of the Johnston house at 305 N. Fifth Ave. next to Fire Station 34 in Sequim was paused by Clallam County Fire District 3 fire commissioners as they seek more information on the options available for the property. They initially agreed on Jan. 6 to sell the property in a 2-1 vote to use proceeds to help construct a new Carlsborg Fire Station 33. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim fire district pauses on sale of house

SEQUIM — Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners have paused a decision to sell a home adjacent to…

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Wrestling: Wolves ready to medal at Mat Classic

Nine earn state spots with two alternates

Crime

Trial set for April in Gold Rush theft cases

PORT ANGELES — Co-defendants in cases related to multiple counts of alleged theft and writing bounced checks at…

Sequim Irrigation Festival royalty candidates for 2026 include, from left, Tilly Woods, Emma Rhodes, Brayden Baritelle and Caroline Caudle. Keith Ross/Keith’s Frame of Mind

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Four to compete for scholarships as Irrigation Festival royalty

Program set Saturday at Sequim High School

Dr. Bri Butler, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Family Dental Clinic dental director, stands in one of the pediatric rooms of the clinic she helped develop. The tribe is planning to move its Blyn clinic into Sequim to expand both pediatric and adult services. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Jamestown Tribe plans to move dental clinic to Sequim

Sequim building would host both children, adults

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group David Herbelin, executive director of Olympic Theatre Arts, is stepping down from the role. He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in spring 2022, and although he has survived various prognosis timelines, the disease has spread. Herbelin will stay on as a part-time consultant for a few months as OTA’s board of trustees seeks his replacement.

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Olympic Theatre Arts director resigns position

Herbelin plans to spend time with family after cancer diagnosis

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Sequim composer’s epic music remains a staple for athletes at Olympics

‘Rise of the Phoenix’ helps Japan figure skating team win silver

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file Sequim Police Department and the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team (OPNET) serve a search warrant at Gold Rush Jewelry in August 2024 after months of investigating customer complaints.

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Sequim man faces 40 felony charges for theft, bad checks

Police investigate following dozens of customer complaints

Crime

Sequim murder trial set to begin Monday

Plea deal possible in sexual assault case

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Sequim extends hold on overlays

City plans to finish comp plan by summer

Jamestown Salish Seasons, a psychiatric evaluation and treatment clinic owned and operated by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, tentatively will open this summer and offer 16 beds for voluntary patients with acute psychiatric symptoms. (Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe)

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Jamestown’s evaluation and treatment clinic slated to open this summer

Administrators say facility is first tribe-owned, operated in state

North Olympic Library System staff closed the Sequim temporary library on Sunday to move operations back to the Sequim Avenue branch that has been under construction since April 2024. (North Olympic Library System)

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Sequim Library closer to reopening date

Limited hours offered for holds, pickups until construction is complete