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Jon Gray of Sequim stands in his attic with boxes of Star Wars toys he’s collected since the mid-1990s. He buys two of each action figure with the goal to keep one in box and a second to display. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Carlsborg man’s ‘Star Wars’ collection likely one of the biggest on Peninsula

Jon Gray remembers his first action figures well from the original 1977 “Star Wars: A New Hope.” His mom, Liisa, returned from a trip and… Continue reading

Jon Gray of Sequim stands in his attic with boxes of Star Wars toys he’s collected since the mid-1990s. He buys two of each action figure with the goal to keep one in box and a second to display. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Sheri Crain, new police chief for the city of Sequim, takes an oath for the position from Sequim city clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese last Friday in the Sequim City Council’s chambers.

Crain sworn in as Sequim police chief

The title of Sequim Police Chief was made official for veteran officer Sheri Crain in front… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Sheri Crain, new police chief for the city of Sequim, takes an oath for the position from Sequim city clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese last Friday in the Sequim City Council’s chambers.
Sequim artist switches hands, finds new goals after stroke

Sequim artist switches hands, finds new goals after stroke

Following a tragic event and a simple act of kindness, Linda Stadtmiller, 68, knew she couldn’t give up her passion. For more than… Continue reading

Sequim artist switches hands, finds new goals after stroke
Sequim City Council to consider ban on fireworks discharge

Sequim City Council to consider ban on fireworks discharge

City council members will discuss and possibly vote on banning the discharge of consumer fireworks when… Continue reading

Sequim City Council to consider ban on fireworks discharge
Sequim police dog Chase calls it a career

Sequim police dog Chase calls it a career

The police chief said he anticipates donations will pay for a new canine.

Sequim police dog Chase calls it a career
Staff with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition anticipate The 3 Crabs Nearshore and Estuarine Restoration Project to be complete by November, which includes a new bridge over Meadowbrook Creek.

3 Crabs restoration project set for November completion

The North Olympic Salmon Coalition says a project to restore habitat and improve ecological functions in the 3 Crabs Road area is on schedule for a November completion.

Staff with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition anticipate The 3 Crabs Nearshore and Estuarine Restoration Project to be complete by November, which includes a new bridge over Meadowbrook Creek.
Corn maze returns to Sequim Pumpkin Patch

Corn maze returns to Sequim Pumpkin Patch

The 33-acre farm will be open from Saturday through Oct. 31 from noon to 6 p.m., except Oct. 28-29, when hours will be extended for night visits.

Corn maze returns to Sequim Pumpkin Patch

Water rate increase proposed for 2017 Sequim budget

The 2016 budget totaled $28.1 million and included increases of 3 percent for water and 2.5 percent for sewer totaling about $2.84 more a month for average users.

YMCA of Sequim sets soft, hard opening dates

YMCA of Sequim sets soft, hard opening dates

A celebration is planned Oct. 1 and a soft opening Oct. 24.

YMCA of Sequim sets soft, hard opening dates
Rookard family finds healing at home following June incident in Mexico

Rookard family finds healing at home following June incident in Mexico

Willy has recovered enough to go back to work on modified duties at half-time, his wife said.

Rookard family finds healing at home following June incident in Mexico
Sequim woman receives home assistance through Habitat for Humanity

Sequim woman receives home assistance through Habitat for Humanity

Eula Cook moved into her own home in late August with her 11-year-old granddaughter, Brielle.

Sequim woman receives home assistance through Habitat for Humanity
Peninsula gains jobs — but average pay down

Peninsula gains jobs — but average pay down

Looking at average earnings from 1970 at 2015 rates, the average job earned $43,000 in Clallam whereas in 2014, the same job earned about $39,000, when figured at 2015 rates.

Peninsula gains jobs — but average pay down
Sequim pool welcomes swim team

Sequim pool welcomes swim team

While the welcome was warm Monday at the facility at 610 N. Fifth Ave., the water was not so much.

Sequim pool welcomes swim team
Sequim schools to replace sinks with high lead before first day of school

Sequim schools to replace sinks with high lead before first day of school

Lead testing on Sequim’s other schools wasn’t conducted over the summer as originally planned.

Sequim schools to replace sinks with high lead before first day of school
Sequim looks to live-stream public meetings in 2017

Sequim looks to live-stream public meetings in 2017

The intent behind live-streaming and archiving the meetings is to increase public access, the city said.

Sequim looks to live-stream public meetings in 2017
A group of Sequim residents gathers in front of the Sequim Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday to wave and honor former Sequim schools traffic attendant Mike Lovejoy at his funeral. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

WEEKEND REWIND: Sequim residents honor former crossing guard with trademark friendly waves at his funeral

SEQUIM — About 40 people gathered to honor a man known for his smile. Michael Lovejoy, a Sequim Schools paraeducator who had been on a… Continue reading

A group of Sequim residents gathers in front of the Sequim Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday to wave and honor former Sequim schools traffic attendant Mike Lovejoy at his funeral. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Two buildings slated for Greywolf Elementary will include as a building material cross-laminated lumber

WEEKEND REWIND: Sequim’s Greywolf Elementary to see two buildings from state funds; cross-laminated timber to be used in construction

SEQUIM — Two buildings housing four classrooms and using cross-laminated timber are planned at Greywolf Elementary as part of a pilot project. Earlier this year,… Continue reading

Two buildings slated for Greywolf Elementary will include as a building material cross-laminated lumber
Sequim stamp collector Cathie Osborne pulls out some of her books holding stamps from all over the world. Her main focus is bell stamps

WEEKEND: Stamp show captures variety of passions, interests in Sequim on Saturday

SEQUIM — Their tastes differ but they all share a passion for stamp collecting. Whether it's seeking out lighthouses, flowers or superheroes, each member of… Continue reading

Sequim stamp collector Cathie Osborne pulls out some of her books holding stamps from all over the world. Her main focus is bell stamps
Sequim stamp collector Cathie Osborne pulls out some of her books holding stamps from all over the world. Her main focus is bell stamps

WEEKEND: Stamp show captures variety of passions, interests in Sequim on Saturday

SEQUIM — Their tastes differ but they all share a passion for stamp collecting. Whether it's seeking out lighthouses, flowers or superheroes, each member of… Continue reading

Sequim stamp collector Cathie Osborne pulls out some of her books holding stamps from all over the world. Her main focus is bell stamps
Kristina Nelson-Gross — Ted Miller ()

Sequim residents to vote Nov. 8 on consumer fireworks ban — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE — This has been corrected to read that the ban, as envisioned now, would prohibit discharge of all consumer fireworks including sparklers and… Continue reading

Kristina Nelson-Gross — Ted Miller ()