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Sequim city council members approved a $2.45 million purchase of 16.52 acres off West Hendrickson Road to be used for a future park. It remains closed to the public as it’s being leased for agricultural use until plans and funding can be put in place for the future park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim purchases 16 acres for park

City negotiated with McCord family for 2 years

Sequim city council members approved a $2.45 million purchase of 16.52 acres off West Hendrickson Road to be used for a future park. It remains closed to the public as it’s being leased for agricultural use until plans and funding can be put in place for the future park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
For her “Oceans” music video, Jennifer Thomas, her husband Will and son Preston set up a grand piano and light display at Bullman Beach in Sekiu. (Jennifer Thomas)

‘Oceans’ provides escape for Sequim composer

New album produced with orchestra at Abbey Road Studios

For her “Oceans” music video, Jennifer Thomas, her husband Will and son Preston set up a grand piano and light display at Bullman Beach in Sekiu. (Jennifer Thomas)
Joseph Molotsky of Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue, left, holds an eagle that Annie Espinoza, center, rescued with her friend Kate Burks last month near McDonald Creek. Her uncle, Daniel McMurray, right, drove her to the rescue center the next morning so the bird could be treated. It continues to be treated for a possible hip and/or spinal injury. (Dungeness Bay Wild Bird Rescue)

Teens help save eagle near McDonald Creek

Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue continuing care for injured bird

Joseph Molotsky of Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue, left, holds an eagle that Annie Espinoza, center, rescued with her friend Kate Burks last month near McDonald Creek. Her uncle, Daniel McMurray, right, drove her to the rescue center the next morning so the bird could be treated. It continues to be treated for a possible hip and/or spinal injury. (Dungeness Bay Wild Bird Rescue)

Attempted murder trial pushed to November

Sequim man allegedly shot at neighbor in 2022

Clallam fire district eyeing two levies

Funds would support services, Carlsborg station

Jake Vanderwaal, a maintenance worker with the city of Sequim, places a flower basket on May 22 in downtown Sequim. Program organizers plan to have the baskets out until mid-October. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim hoists flower baskets in annual program

City maintenance crews install bins through mid-October

Jake Vanderwaal, a maintenance worker with the city of Sequim, places a flower basket on May 22 in downtown Sequim. Program organizers plan to have the baskets out until mid-October. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Helen and Greg Starr, executors of James Minsky’s estate, cut the ribbon for LtCol James Minsky Place on May 17 with Cheri Tinker, executive director of Sarge’s Veteran Support, right, and Sarge’s board president Lorri Gilchrist, and city council members Harmony Rutter and Rachel Anderson. The facility will permanently house six disabled and/or elderly veterans in Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Minsky Place opens to support elderly, disabled veterans

Sarge’s Veteran Support seeks five veterans for permanent housing

Helen and Greg Starr, executors of James Minsky’s estate, cut the ribbon for LtCol James Minsky Place on May 17 with Cheri Tinker, executive director of Sarge’s Veteran Support, right, and Sarge’s board president Lorri Gilchrist, and city council members Harmony Rutter and Rachel Anderson. The facility will permanently house six disabled and/or elderly veterans in Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
This year's Rhododendron Festival queen Paige Govia and princess Rosie Schmucker wave to the Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade crowd on May 11. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Irrigation Festival names its Grand Parade winners

Sequim Irrigation Festival organizers announced the winners of the Grand Parade for the 129th year of the event. The Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival… Continue reading

This year's Rhododendron Festival queen Paige Govia and princess Rosie Schmucker wave to the Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade crowd on May 11. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Piping plan could be reinstated

Votes reaffirm Sequim board members

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Sequim police propose updated noise control ordinance

Public hearing set June 10 at civic center

Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District 3 fought a fire on Friday that damaged a manufactured home in Sequim. (Elliott Jones/Clallam County Fire District 3)

Sequim manufactured home, garage apartment damaged by fires

Firefighters stop spread of shop fire on Shore Road

Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District 3 fought a fire on Friday that damaged a manufactured home in Sequim. (Elliott Jones/Clallam County Fire District 3)
Revisions to Clallam County's code propose provisions for farms countywide, such as requiring guides for farm tours or clearly marked areas visitors can go. Retail stores are also proposed to be 1,000 square feet or less. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Hearing set for farm standards

Proposal before Clallam County Planning Commission

Revisions to Clallam County's code propose provisions for farms countywide, such as requiring guides for farm tours or clearly marked areas visitors can go. Retail stores are also proposed to be 1,000 square feet or less. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
A new mural at Sequim High School honors 2020 graduate Alissa Lofstrom, who started the mural in 2019 but had to stop due to COVID-19 shutdowns. She died in 2021, but past and current students finished her mural for the Interact Club. (Chelsea Reichner)

Teens put finishing touches on mural to honor student

Teachers, students remember Lofstrom as welcoming, talented, artistic

A new mural at Sequim High School honors 2020 graduate Alissa Lofstrom, who started the mural in 2019 but had to stop due to COVID-19 shutdowns. She died in 2021, but past and current students finished her mural for the Interact Club. (Chelsea Reichner)
Bryant Volker smiles for Irrigation Festival photographer Keith Ross during the Kids Parade awards with help from festival Princess Kailah Blake. Volker won first place for his bicycle float. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Parade, logging show highlight festival weekend

Car show, historic walking tour part of 129th annual event

Bryant Volker smiles for Irrigation Festival photographer Keith Ross during the Kids Parade awards with help from festival Princess Kailah Blake. Volker won first place for his bicycle float. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
St. Joseph’s confirmation class in Sequim brought in more than 35,000 laundry pods through a fundraiser for Serenity House of Clallam County. It was their service project as part of the class. (Morgan Nolan)

Serenity shelter receives 35,000-plus laundry pods from youths

Guests at the shelter at Serenity House of Clallam County are well-supplied for laundry detergent for a few years, thanks to Peninsula… Continue reading

St. Joseph’s confirmation class in Sequim brought in more than 35,000 laundry pods through a fundraiser for Serenity House of Clallam County. It was their service project as part of the class. (Morgan Nolan)
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CERT receives Serve Washington volunteer award

The Sequim Operational Area and Eastern Clallam County Community Emergency Response Emergency Team program received the state Volunteer Service Award for the Peninsula/Coastal… Continue reading

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Sequim sets ‘Flow’ theme for downtown park

Carrie Blake Park bridges set for 2025 replacement

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Strait Up Foam Fun, seen in 2023, returns to Carrie Blake Community Park on Sunday for Family Fun Days so children can play in the eco-friendly, biodegradable foam.

Irrigation Festival kicks off first weekend in Sequim

Crazy Daze Breakfast welcomes Whodunnit, Trashion Show expands

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Strait Up Foam Fun, seen in 2023, returns to Carrie Blake Community Park on Sunday for Family Fun Days so children can play in the eco-friendly, biodegradable foam.
Acting city clerk Heather Robley, right, swears in new city council member Nicole Hartman on Monday after she was appointed to fill former mayor Tom Ferrell’s seat. Hartman will serve through certification of the 2025 general election. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Hartman named to Sequim council

PUD staffer to serve in former mayor’s seat

Acting city clerk Heather Robley, right, swears in new city council member Nicole Hartman on Monday after she was appointed to fill former mayor Tom Ferrell’s seat. Hartman will serve through certification of the 2025 general election. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Walter (Shaun Hughbanks) sings a familiar jingle with Haley (Steve Fisher) in “The Man with the Plastic Sandwich.” Hughbanks’ character encounters three life-changing individuals after losing his job of 20 years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

New fortunes for ‘Man with the Plastic Sandwich’

Olympic Theatre Arts’ show kicks off three-week run

Walter (Shaun Hughbanks) sings a familiar jingle with Haley (Steve Fisher) in “The Man with the Plastic Sandwich.” Hughbanks’ character encounters three life-changing individuals after losing his job of 20 years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)