Rotarian Steve Gale churns up infield dirt at one of the Sequim Little League fields at Dr. James Standard Park in Sequim. — Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group ()

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Sequim seeks grants for ballfield upgrade, new playing courts

SEQUIM — The city is seeking two grants to help pay for installation of new playing courts and…

The yard of a home on Buds Way off Nisbet Road is swamped with several inches of standing water. Neighbor Norvin Knight says for the past month

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Flooded yards a low point in Dungeness area; county eyes solutions

SEQUIM — Bothell transplant Norvin Knight is jokingly considering a cattail garden at his new Dungeness-area home. He…

The north side of an upgraded Guy Cole Convention Center in Carrie Blake Park is pictured in this drawing from the city of Sequim. Some projects may be put on hold because of budget constraints. — City of Sequim ()

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Sequim looks at prioritizing projects in revitalizing Guy Cole center

SEQUIM — With a fraction of anticipated funds available to revitalize the Guy Cole Mini-Convention Center in Carrie…

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Sequim’s 2015 sales tax receipts set a high record

SEQUIM — The city of Sequim saw its biggest sales tax receipts ever last year, city staff said.…

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Report of burglary in Sequim leads to the arrest of both the accused and the homeowner

SEQUIM — A report of an early morning burglary led to two arrests, including that of the homeowner…

The Dungeness River continues to threaten two homes on the Dungeness River on Serenity Lane

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WEEKEND REWIND: Homes threatened by Dungeness River vacated; Jamestown S’Klallam tribe makes plans for floodplain restoration

SEQUIM — A restoration effort will begin soon after all tenants living in the path of the Dungeness…

Black Bear Diner employees report carving of a bear

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Sequim’s Black Bear Diner reports theft of popular carving

SEQUIM — Black Bear Diner’s Peekin’ Bear wood carving has been stolen, employees say. The carving, which stood…

Board members and volunteers for the Sequim Museum are in the back

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Sequim Museum starts fund for new exhibit building

SEQUIM — The future looks bright for preserving Sequim’s past. Officials with the Sequim Museum, formerly known as…

The Dungeness River continues to threaten two homes on the Dungeness River on Serenity Lane

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Homes threatened by Dungeness River vacated; Jamestown S’Klallam tribe makes plans for floodplain restoration

SEQUIM — A restoration effort will begin soon after all tenants living in the path of the Dungeness…

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Plan is set for future of Sequim’s flagship park

SEQUIM — A plan is in place for the city’s flagship park, Carrie Blake Park, but with it…

City Manager Charlie Bush ()

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Sequim city manager given high marks, pay raise; city agrees on temporary lease with Sequim Little League

SEQUIM — After nearly six months on the job, the city manager has the approval of the Sequim…

Matt McWilliams looks below his Sequim home's deck that is threatened to be swept away by the Dungeness River. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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WEEKEND REWIND: Homeowners await buyout with Dungeness River levels rising

SEQUIM — More than a month after taking precautions to save his home, Matt McWilliams said the threat…

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City of Sequim to recruit new full-time attorney

SEQUIM — The Sequim City Council has taken action on the future of city legal counsel as well…

Matt McWilliams looks below his Sequim home's deck that is threatened to be swept away by the Dungeness River. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Homeowners await buyout with Dungeness River levels rising

SEQUIM — More than a month after taking precautions to save his home, Matt McWilliams said the threat…

A portion of Keeler Park might play a role in providing right of way for shifting the intersection of Happy Valley Road about 200 feet to the west as an interim solution to create safer passage from Happy Valley to U.S. Highway 101. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim City Council urges upgrades at U.S. 101, Happy Valley Road

SEQUIM — The city of Sequim is supporting a grass-roots movement to improve safety at the intersection of…

Master Carver Dale Faulstich sits with handcrafted masks in his living room shortly before his retirement from full-time carving. For 20-plus years

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WEEKEND REWIND: Jamestown’s S’Klallam’s master carver, Dale Faulstich, retires after more than 20 years of artistry for tribe

SEQUIM — For 20-plus years, Dale Faulstich, 65, has put a face, or faces, to the stories of…

Master Carver Dale Faulstich sits with handcrafted masks in his living room shortly before his retirement from full-time carving. For 20-plus years

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Jamestown’s S’Klallam’s master carver, Dale Faulstich, retires after more than 20 years of artistry for tribe

SEQUIM — For 20-plus years, Dale Faulstich, 65, has put a face, or faces, to the stories of…

Sequim Safeway employees gather for a ribbon cutting at the "Grand Reopening" of the store at 680-F W. Washington St., on Oct. 27. The store began an extensive remodel on July 5 and finished Oct. 19, store director Joe Barton said. Itg was the first remodel since 2004, staff said. Photo courtesy of Isaac Peiffer

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Safeway celebrates recent remodel

Sequim Safeway employees gather for a ribbon cutting at the “Grand Reopening” of the store at 680-F W.…