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Chicken coop lost to blaze west of Sequim

Chicken coop lost to blaze west of Sequim

Twenty-foot flames led firefighters to a blaze in a chicken coop west of Sequim. The fire Tuesday night likely was caused by a… Continue reading

Chicken coop lost to blaze west of Sequim

Sequim lavender street fair to be moved this summer

Fir Street construction, planned to begin in July, will prompt the move of the Sequim Lavender Festival street fair this year. This year… Continue reading

Construction to make Fir Street one-way

Construction to make Fir Street one-way

More details are falling into place for the long-planned reconstruction of a portion of Fir Street near Sequim School District’s campuses. Designs to… Continue reading

Construction to make Fir Street one-way
Sequim City Council selects States for vacant seat

Sequim City Council selects States for vacant seat

Sequim City Council members unanimously voted to fill a vacant seat with a business development manager and co-owner of Wind Rose Cellars. Sequim’s… Continue reading

Sequim City Council selects States for vacant seat
Disaster training by Fire District 3 reaches 300 people; classes continue
Disaster training by Fire District 3 reaches 300 people; classes continue
Olympic National Park’s mules run free in Sequim

Olympic National Park’s mules run free in Sequim

Locals are calling last Friday night “The Great Mule Roundup of 2017.” Sequim Police Department reports 28 mules were found loose trotting in… Continue reading

Olympic National Park’s mules run free in Sequim
Dungeness vacation home lost to fire on 3 Crabs Road

Dungeness vacation home lost to fire on 3 Crabs Road

The cause of a house fire on 3 Crabs Road late Monday night remained under investigation Tuesday, said fire officials. Clallam County Fire… Continue reading

Dungeness vacation home lost to fire on 3 Crabs Road
Sequim’s Star Wars Connection: Episode II — more details emerge about local ties to the space opera

Sequim’s Star Wars Connection: Episode II — more details emerge about local ties to the space opera

Wookiees. Tauntauns. Ugnaughts. Since the 1970s, this mix of creatures has made an impact in the Star Wars universe helping fly the Millennium… Continue reading

Sequim’s Star Wars Connection: Episode II — more details emerge about local ties to the space opera
Movie crew, Jeff Goldblum visit Sequim’s Blondie’s Plate

Movie crew, Jeff Goldblum visit Sequim’s Blondie’s Plate

Diners got a taste of Hollywood on Dec. 5 at Sequim’s Blondie’s Plate. Staff and customers spotted Jeff Goldblum (“Jurassic Park,” “Thor: Ragnarok”)… Continue reading

Movie crew, Jeff Goldblum visit Sequim’s Blondie’s Plate
Sequim City Council renames convention center ‘Guy Cole Events Center’

Sequim City Council renames convention center ‘Guy Cole Events Center’

What’s in a name? Quite a bit for Sequim City Council members in regard to Carrie Blake Park’s Guy Cole Mini-Convention Center. In… Continue reading

Sequim City Council renames convention center ‘Guy Cole Events Center’
Sequim council considering changing convention center’s name

Sequim council considering changing convention center’s name

After investing in refurbishing the Guy Cole Convention Center in Carrie Blake Park, Sequim City Council members are considering a rebranding effort. With… Continue reading

Sequim council considering changing convention center’s name
Rodlend finds flight in ravens with latest art show

Rodlend finds flight in ravens with latest art show

Artist Carrie Rodlend has had a keen eye on the sky in recent months. Since the summer, she’s focused her work on ravens… Continue reading

Rodlend finds flight in ravens with latest art show
Warming Center to open in Sequim; more volunteers sought

Warming Center to open in Sequim; more volunteers sought

As winter breezes into town, one woman seeks support for warming those in need. Jean Pratschner has organized a warming center inside the… Continue reading

Warming Center to open in Sequim; more volunteers sought
Fire chief Ben Andrews for Clallam County District 3 speaks with fire commissioners Nov. 21 about the district’s finances going forward. Currently, the district is investigating a levy lid lift for voters in November 2018. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Fire District 3 considers levy options

While Clallam County Fire District 3’s $9 million budget next year may be balanced, leaders within the department said they likely need the… Continue reading

Fire chief Ben Andrews for Clallam County District 3 speaks with fire commissioners Nov. 21 about the district’s finances going forward. Currently, the district is investigating a levy lid lift for voters in November 2018. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim decreases low-income discount requirements for water, sewer utilities

Sequim decreases low-income discount requirements for water, sewer utilities

The city of Sequim is lowering its requirements for low-income households to receive utility discounts. “We’re making changes to the low-income discount to… Continue reading

Sequim decreases low-income discount requirements for water, sewer utilities
Discussion on Sequim Library expansion continues Saturday

Discussion on Sequim Library expansion continues Saturday

The conversation about the potential expansion of the Sequim Branch Library will continue Saturday. Representatives with the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) and… Continue reading

Discussion on Sequim Library expansion continues Saturday
Sequim City Council approves $32.7 million budget for 2018

Sequim City Council approves $32.7 million budget for 2018

The city of Sequim’s $32.7 million budget for next year has received unanimous approval from city council members. For city residents, that means… Continue reading

Sequim City Council approves $32.7 million budget for 2018
Girl Scouts help remodel children’s space in Sequim police station

Girl Scouts help remodel children’s space in Sequim police station

One nook of the Sequim Police Department is more child-friendly thanks to the efforts of some hardworking Girl Scouts. Earlier this fall, members… Continue reading

Girl Scouts help remodel children’s space in Sequim police station
Sequim council approves 128-home development

Sequim council approves 128-home development

Willow Creek Manor, a 128-home subdivision, will move forward with construction despite safety concerns raised by neighbors and the Sequim Planning Commission. Sequim… Continue reading

Sequim council approves 128-home development
Sequim Food Bank set to expand with new property

Sequim Food Bank set to expand with new property

Leaders at the Sequim Food Bank look to expand its offerings once again. Andra Smith, executive director for the facility at 144 W.… Continue reading

Sequim Food Bank set to expand with new property