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Sequim City Council members agreed to a contract with a Spokane firm to help with its 10-year comprehensive plan update that covers 2025-2035. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim picks contractor for comprehensive plan update

How the city will grow and what projects are prioritized are some of the many logistics Sequim faces, and those issues will be… Continue reading

Sequim City Council members agreed to a contract with a Spokane firm to help with its 10-year comprehensive plan update that covers 2025-2035. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Sequim Habitat mural hits home

Craig Robinson finishes second piece for downtown store

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John Fitzgerald Barcellos, 59, of Sequim appears in Clallam County Superior Court on Sept. 29 where he was charged with 10 felonies. (Photo screen capture)

Trial set for Sequim man charged with 10 felonies

Charges include assaulting deputy, attempting to hit children with car

John Fitzgerald Barcellos, 59, of Sequim appears in Clallam County Superior Court on Sept. 29 where he was charged with 10 felonies. (Photo screen capture)
Clallam County Fire District 3 conducts a rescue on Thursday for an injured teenager in the Dungeness River. (Chris Turner)

Firefighters rescue teen from middle of Dungeness River

A 15-year-old boy was rescued from the middle of the Dungeness River with a dislocated knee. Battalion Chief Chris Turner said Clallam County… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District 3 conducts a rescue on Thursday for an injured teenager in the Dungeness River. (Chris Turner)

Etta Street construction to take up to eight weeks in downtown Sequim

A piping and pavement project along the Etta Street alleyway begins today and will take up to eight weeks, City of Sequim staff… Continue reading

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The Sequim Logging Show, seen in May 2023, will operate next year as its own nonprofit organization to seek insurance coverage separate from the Sequim Irrigation Festival. Organizers of both the festival and show say it was a pragmatic decision and is similar to what the festival did in late 2017 after leaving the umbrella of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Logging Show to be separate from festival

New nonprofit formed, but event will continue

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The Sequim Logging Show, seen in May 2023, will operate next year as its own nonprofit organization to seek insurance coverage separate from the Sequim Irrigation Festival. Organizers of both the festival and show say it was a pragmatic decision and is similar to what the festival did in late 2017 after leaving the umbrella of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Sequim downtown lot to be prepped for redesign with three potential concepts

City purchased Centennial Place property in 2013 for 100th anniversary

Sequim City Council agrees to new sewer rate with Sequim Bay Lodge

Out-of-city ratepayer will have five years and a gradual hike

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Ellen Dryke and Kassie Montero examine salmon eggs while learning about the American Dipper at the 2019 Dungeness River Festival. After a hiatus, the festival returns Friday.

River Fest returns on Friday after hiatus

One-day free event set in and around Railroad Bridge Park

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Ellen Dryke and Kassie Montero examine salmon eggs while learning about the American Dipper at the 2019 Dungeness River Festival. After a hiatus, the festival returns Friday.
Lakeside Industries will pave about a half-mile stretch of North Sequim Avenue on weekday nights for three weeks starting Wednesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim paving project to be completed at night

Further stretch of roadway set for more improvements this year

Lakeside Industries will pave about a half-mile stretch of North Sequim Avenue on weekday nights for three weeks starting Wednesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim City Council discusses its affordable housing options

City staff to draft declaration, reduced park fees proposal

Rachael Healey, left, and her two daughters, Kaitlyn, 18, middle, and Kenzie, 16, right, lost their Dungeness home and two dogs Stella, front left, and Ollie, in a fire on Aug. 23. The family seeks a new place to rent as they live in a hotel while continuing to work and go to school. (Rachael Healey)

Dungeness house fire survivors are homeless

Mother, daughters currently seeking new home to rent

Rachael Healey, left, and her two daughters, Kaitlyn, 18, middle, and Kenzie, 16, right, lost their Dungeness home and two dogs Stella, front left, and Ollie, in a fire on Aug. 23. The family seeks a new place to rent as they live in a hotel while continuing to work and go to school. (Rachael Healey)

Minor flown to Harborview after early morning crash

One juvenile was transported to Harborview Medical Center early Sunday morning following a vehicle crash north of Sequim. First responders with Clallam County… Continue reading

The Cedars at Dungeness, seen in September 2017, will temporarily close its golf course and driving range in late September to replace its irrigation system. (Bob Lampert)

Cedars golf course to install new irrigation

Facility to close course and range three days in late September

The Cedars at Dungeness, seen in September 2017, will temporarily close its golf course and driving range in late September to replace its irrigation system. (Bob Lampert)

Gravel pit project withdrawn

Applicant: Threats to family led to decision

Organizer Corey Edwards said for the inaugural Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show on Saturday in the Guy Cole Event Center in Sequim, he encouraged vendors to bring “more vintage, funky items” and he anticipates a “spread of 1950s toys to more modern, rarer toys.” (Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show)

Inaugural toy show slated for Saturday

Organizer aims for rare collectibles that are ‘vintage, funky items’

Organizer Corey Edwards said for the inaugural Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show on Saturday in the Guy Cole Event Center in Sequim, he encouraged vendors to bring “more vintage, funky items” and he anticipates a “spread of 1950s toys to more modern, rarer toys.” (Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show)
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Fish passage project completed, but only one of many

Project is one of six in Sequim area, WSDOT reports

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A mural by Craig Robinson in downtown Sequim represents a new partnership between Olympic Angels and Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County. Executive director Morgan Hanna with Olympic Angels, left, said they seek volunteers and mentors to help foster families. Colleen Robinson, chief executive officer for Habitat, said people are welcome to take photos on the wall of Habitat’s Boutique Store and they’ll place a sandwich board sign with information outside, and provide pamphlets about Olympic Angels during business hours. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Olympic Angels, Habitat partner on family support systems

New mural a vision leaders hope to bring to Peninsula

A mural by Craig Robinson in downtown Sequim represents a new partnership between Olympic Angels and Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County. Executive director Morgan Hanna with Olympic Angels, left, said they seek volunteers and mentors to help foster families. Colleen Robinson, chief executive officer for Habitat, said people are welcome to take photos on the wall of Habitat’s Boutique Store and they’ll place a sandwich board sign with information outside, and provide pamphlets about Olympic Angels during business hours. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Clallam Fire District 3 to sell land to raise capital

Funds could be used for new Carlsborg station, fire engines

Sequim approves moratorium on manufactured home redevelopment

City staff to seek code changes to preserve parks