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Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce may redefine itself tonight

SEQUIM — Tonight, the park will seethe with passion, as neighbors confront neighbors. What, in little Sequim? Isn't that an exaggeration about this evening's meeting… Continue reading

Meeting to possibly revamp Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce set Thursday

SEQUIM — The firing of executive director Lee Lawrence was "the tip of the iceberg," according to the latest letter from a group intending to… Continue reading

Sequim City Council pans proposed highway rest stop

SEQUIM — A rest stop the state plans to build next year is Sequim's version of the Port Angeles graving dock debacle, Sequim City Councilman… Continue reading

Low-income housing complex nearing completion in Sequim

SEQUIM — Betty Handly's answering machine has been stuffed with messages lately. She's manager of Sequim's largest, latest and least expensive housing development: the Elk… Continue reading

Can it be 20 years? Sequim public pool/fitness center celebrates anniversary today

SEQUIM — This is the only place where you can practice ancient Asian moves, flatten your abs and do the hustle — all inside of… Continue reading

Sequim’s new K-9 officer arrives, and Port Angeles’ is flying in

SEQUIM — After four days of looking for the ideal dog, Cpl. Kevin Miller found him. But though Miller, the Port Angeles Police Department's K-9… Continue reading

Hot jazz makes smart students

SEQUIM — It's 6:45 a.m. and these teenagers are hot. You might say they're one of the smartest bands in the state. With a collective… Continue reading

Buildings uprooted for new life as ‘living history’

SEQUIM — They were like a couple of school children: picked up in the country, dropped off in town. Except these were mature kids: the… Continue reading

Sequim chamber sets time, place to redefine itself

SEQUIM — The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce leadership could turn over again. Or not. At a special meeting March 20, all current chamber members… Continue reading

Beloved Sequim teacher wins state award

SEQUIM — Warning: The story of Miss Smith, as she is called by her students, is rife with joy and punctuated by pain. Sandy Smith,… Continue reading

Panel to tap candidates for new Sequim chamber board

SEQUIM — On the night of March 20, members of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce will have a chance to reshape the organization. Walt… Continue reading

Growth without gridlock? Sequim strives to staunch traffic

SEQUIM — Stuck at any given crossroads here, you might be moaning: I didn't move to a small town for this. But who's to blame… Continue reading

Stuffed bus arrives at food bank with 2.2 tons donated by students

SEQUIM — Yes, this time of year can feel dreary. The holidays are done and the sky is gray. But last Friday morning, the students… Continue reading

Jamestown tribe’s Blyn hotel, conference center to be larger than originally planned

BLYN — With a gleaming wine shop, walk-in cigar humidor, plush cafe, fireplace and 12 gasoline pumps, the Longhouse Market looks to be a lavish… Continue reading

Dirty dancing? Sequim High School policy disputed, defended

SEQUIM — Freakin', flashlights, rebels, rules. They're clashing at Sequim High School, just as teenagers have always chafed at limits on their liberties. The theme… Continue reading

Sequim City Council majority grapples with ‘R’ word — Realtor

SEQUIM — The City Council's four freshest members made a statement when they recommended Sharon DelaBarre to represent Sequim on the Clallam County Opportunity Fund… Continue reading

Sequim explores tax districts to pay for sidewalks, streetlights, other work in older neighborhoods

SEQUIM — Laura Dubois, the town's new mayor, doesn't like leaving home late at night. She lives off Prairie Street in one of Sequim's older… Continue reading

New humanitarian award given to Littlejohns

SEQUIM — A roomful of past Sequim Citizen of the Year honorees had their hands full. Earlier this month they were charged with choosing the… Continue reading

Sequim Citizen of the Year a ‘volaholic’ — he always volunteers

SEQUIM — The tall Texan is commander in chief. Just ask Nadia, Ella and the rest of the Kinderkids. Hold on, though, he's also a… Continue reading

Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce warring factions now working together

SEQUIM — It seems a new, sunnier day is dawning on the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chamber president Walt Schubert and Gil Simon, a… Continue reading