Politics

Firm extends Sequim city manager search through Friday

City council adds community panel interviews of candidates

Sergio Gonzalez stands with one of the wreaths he made for a customer from lavender in his field at Meli’s Lavender Farm. He hopes visitors will find his farm off Old Olympic Highway this summer as COVID-19 greatly impacted his sales in 2020.. Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group

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Sequim-area farms report explosion of blooms

All are preparing for tourist influx

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Sequim's Jayla Julmist rises for a fast-break layup during a game with Port Angeles on Wednesday. Julmist recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Sequim’s Jayla Julmist to play at parents’ alma mater

SEQUIM — Always on the move, Julmist family members say it’s hard to get themselves all in one…

A new mural on the east side of A Stitch in Time Quilt Shoppe depicts some of the dairy farm history of Sequim/Dungeness. Muralist Andy Eccleshall completed it in about 12 days. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Quilt shop commissions mural of Sequim’s dairy history

Town’s landmarks depicted in eye-catching work

Mariia Bush stands with her two daughters, Madison, 9, and Avery, 6, during the Juneteenth Protest Against Racism and Hate on Saturday in downtown Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Alleged racial incident draws 140 to rally

Police continue investigation as alleged victim plans not to press charges

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Sequim police investigating alleged hate crime in downtown

Group plans protest on Saturday

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Sequim City Council votes to have others continue race discussions

$1,000 membership not renewed for equity, inclusion group

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Port Angeles Boy Scout wins state award

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Eagle Scout Jonathan T. Scott, 18, has been named Scout of the Year…

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Sequim city manager search opens through July 2

Council agrees to candidate profile

A fire early Sunday destroyed several buildings near the Sequim Civic Center. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Fire destroys home, trailer behind Sequim Civic Center

Property at one point was almost sold, rented to City of Sequim

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Sequim City Council asks for more affordable housing options

Staff directed to investigate density, funding alternatives

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Sequim aims to share race, equity conversations with others

March meetings’ themes cover education, policy and diversity

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Inaugural Rise Up festival plays at Sequim Airport Saturday

Free outdoor show features rap and hip-hop artists

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High-speed internet coming to Diamond Point

Addition part of multi-year effort in Clallam, Jefferson counties

The U.S. 101 East Sequim Corridor Project that includes completing the Simdars Road Interchange was proposed in two state transportation funding packages this year but will remain on hold until a special session or the 2023 legislative session. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Simdars Road project remains on hold for state funds

Project included in two halted transportation funding packages

LeeAnn Nolan said her wisteria, nicknamed Medusa, has become an attraction for people with many stopping by to snap photos while it’s in bloom. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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‘Medusa’ the Sequim wisteria in full bloom along Old Olympic Highway

Owner says plant attracts visitors who often take pictures

Captain Derrell Sharp, Clallam County Fire District 3.

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Clallam County Fire District 3 works with excess 9-1-1 caller

Emergency call load up from 2020 so far, assistant chief says

Jamie Schlichting of Sequim is one of many customers who say they will miss Sequim’s JCPenney store. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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JCPenney to close in Sequim on Sunday

Between Peninsula locations, retailer operated 101 years

“Silent Moment” is one of the photo stories Sequim artist and educator Marina Shipova has created through her work. She was chosen as the Art Fellow for the City of Sequim’s “Sequim Understory” project to help convey Sequim’s story to residents. It coincides with a potential project at the northeast corner of the Sequim Avenue/Washington Street intersection. (Photo courtesy of Marina Shipova)

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Sequim live for feedback on downtown Sequim corner

Artist chosen to share photo stories

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Rock chuck takes rare trip to Sequim

Yellow-bellied marmot spotted for third time in Western Washington