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Sequim may add Flaura’s Acres

Homeowners, government to fund utility projects

Sequim School District leaders anticipate Sequim Middle School being retrofitted with a new safety and security system this summer, funded with money approved through the district’s 20-year, $146 million construction bond that voters approved in February 2025. A bidding process for the project will tentatively go out in the next month so the project can be done this summer, staff said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim School District plans security upgrades

Middle school tentatively first for new cameras, system

A PNNL-Sequim spokesperson said bringing water from the city of Sequim to the West Sequim Bay Road campus will “support the development of next-generation ocean energy technologies and strengthen coastal energy security and grid reliability.” (Andrea Starr/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks Sequim water extension

Sewer lift station currently on hold

A new effort through the Sequim Education Foundation and Sequim High School students called the Student Community Partnership Initiative has set a $20,000 matching grant to support students and families through St. Vincent de Paul. Donors can provide funds to the Sequim nonprofit through June 30 by mail to St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 2114, Sequim, WA 98382. Some of those involved in the effort include, from left, Executive Director Lauren Denton of the Sequim Education Foundation, Sequim High School junior Olive Bridge, freshman Kendall Adolphe, senior Laila Sundin, Ed Koszykowski of St. Vincent de Paul, senior John Pehrson and Mike Flynn of St. Vincent de Paul. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Students form board to support families, nonprofits

New initiative group looks to connect kids, community

Cindy Zechenelly is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award through the President’s Volunteer Service Award program managed by Points of Light. She’s served more than 4,000 hours as a co-founder of Sequim’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), sponsored by Clallam County Fire District 3. Here, Zechenelly hugs Fire Chief Justin Grider on May 19. (Charles Meyer)

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CERT co-founder receives lifetime achievement award

Fire District officials say Zechenelly has exceeded 4,000 hours

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Sequim schools to cut staffing

District says it will save $1.7 million

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Monika Livingstone of Gardiner kneels by the propane tank she spent about a month designing and painting after she was inspired by The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.”

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‘Yellow Submarine’ becomes inspiration for artwork on couple’s propane tank

Former mural artist paints characters from classic movie

Officer Barrel (Shahida Shahir) and Officer Lockstock (Kyle LeMaire) patrol Urinetown as its top cops. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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OTA actors say satirical musical is more than a name

‘Urinetown the Musical’ runs through June 14

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Program director among several changes at Five Acre School

Multiple open positions listed on nonprofit’s website

Carlsborg Fire Station 33 at 70 Carlsborg Road is slated to be replaced and rebuilt down the road at Clallam County Fire District 3’s Training and Operations Center, 255 Carlsborg Road. Fire district staff estimate design, project management and construction will cost about $6 million for the larger fire station. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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New fire station expected in 2028

District to build at training center

The Sequim Irrigation Festival float features the royalty court, from left, princess Emma Rhodes, princess Caroline Caudle, queen Tilly Woods and prince Brayden Baritelle. They will represent Sequim at community events and regional parades, including Saturday’s during the 131st Irrigation Festival. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Festival float

The Sequim Irrigation Festival float features the royalty court, from left, princess Emma Rhodes, princess Caroline Caudle, queen…

Donna Stoffel received a state Volunteer Service Award in the Peninsula/Coastal region for her hours of service, including organizing the Safety Fair. She was recognized last month by Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners and staff, including board chairman Bill Miano, left, and Fire Chief Justin Grider. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Woman honored with state award

Volunteer helps stage annual safety fair

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula Participants in the National Geographic Photo Camp pose during the five-day camp based at NatureBridge along Lake Crescent during spring break. Twenty students participated through the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula.

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Photography camp helps teens see through new lens

Twenty students participate through Boys Girls Club

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sisters Bevyn and Payton LaTourette release butterflies in Sequim Botanical Garden on Saturday during Family Fun Days. Dungeness Kids Co. sold kits for families to grow caterpillars and release the painted lady butterflies in the garden.

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Irrigation Festival’s Grand Finale is set Saturday for 131st year

Entries to march 1-mile route along Washington Street

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Sequim council to back transfer

Federal legislation could move land to Jamestown

Sue Rockett of Sequim Community Church helps paint the Sequim Police Department’s dog agility course at Carrie Blake Community Park on April 25 for Sequim Beautiful Day, a volunteer event. Rockett participated last year and said she loves it. “I love being able to help the police and community,” she said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Volunteers help Sequim shine for ‘Beautiful Day’ service event

More than 150 help at projects across the area

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file Children catch balls from Sequim Robotics Federation’s robot at Family Fun Days last year. The robot and Sequim High School students will return this weekend with their robot Juggle Jaws.

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Irrigation Festival to begin this weekend

Crazy Callen Weekend to bring operetta, Family Fun Days

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Sequim Comprehensive Plan draft delayed to late spring

Blueprint document anticipated to be approved by fall

The Sequim school board chose Absher Construction and McGranahan PK Architects to lead a progressive design-build of a new Helen Haller Elementary tentatively set to go behind the existing school. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Designers, builders set for buildings

Sequim schools staff now working on design, logistics

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Sequim council delays support

Tribe asks for letter for potential transfer