Jeff Chew

Condition of Sequim boater in blast improves

SEQUIM — The condition of a 78-year-old Sequim boater who was injured in a boat explosion last week has been upgraded to serious at a… Continue reading

Crane removes blast debris from Sequim marina [**Video**]

SEQUIM — A Sequim man injured in the Tuesday night explosion that destroyed his boat at John Wayne Marina remained in critical condition Thursday as… Continue reading

‘I heard this guy say “help me”’: Couple rescued boater in explosion

SEQUIM — Cliff and Julie Houser had just returned home late Tuesday afternoon to the boat they have lived aboard for a year at John… Continue reading

Explosion on boat linked to propane tank

SEQUIM — A 78-year-old Sequim man injured in a Tuesday afternoon explosion that destroyed his boat moored in John Wayne Marina remained in critical condition… Continue reading

UPDATE: Man, 78, in stable condition after propane explosion on boat at John Wayne Marina [**Video**]

SEQUIM — Clallam County Fire District No. 3, the U.S. Coast Guard and Sequim police this morning were investigating a Tuesday boat explosion at John… Continue reading

Fire on Agnew site linked to chimney

AGNEW — A Friday night fire that left most of a 3,800-square-foot home uninhabitable was caused by creosote built up in the fireplace chimney, investigators… Continue reading

Sequim uses $250-a-gallon repellent to fight poop in park from Canada geese

SEQUIM — Armed with expensive waterfowl-repellent spray, city employees are warding off Canada geese that invade the Water Reclamation Demonstration Park and leave evidence of… Continue reading

Sequim uses $250-a-gallon repellent to fight poop in park from Canada geese

SEQUIM — Armed with expensive waterfowl-repellent spray, city employees are warding off Canada geese that invade the Water Reclamation Demonstration Park and leave evidence of… Continue reading

Lavender growers group launches new website

SEQUIM — Sequim Lavender Growers Association members have launched a new website, sequimlavenderfestivalweekend.com, which they said not only protects the group’s brand but also offers… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist fashions poster for Sequim Lavender Farm Faire

SEQUIM — Port Townsend artist James Lyman has created “Sequim Lavender Legacy” as the official artwork for the 2012 Sequim Lavender Farm Faire. The painting… Continue reading

Sequim City Hall puts itself in middle of lavender feud; wants weekend coordination for visitors

SEQUIM — City officials have asked two competing lavender associations to meet a list of requirements for permits and lodging tax revenues — and to… Continue reading

Most of Sequim Community School to close

SEQUIM — Accepting a Sequim School District facilities committee recommendation, the district will close most of the aging Community School building in the fall, a… Continue reading

Credits for Dungeness water use in new rule

SEQUIM — When it comes to protecting the Dungeness Valley’s water supply, the future looks more complicated for newcomers who want to garden, while irrigators… Continue reading

Sequim woman to testify in favor of genetically engineered food labeling

SEQUIM — A local proponent of labeling genetically engineered foods will be in Olympia today and Friday to testify before the House and Senate hearings… Continue reading

Sequim City Council divided on impact fees for developers

SEQUIM — The debate over development impact fees to finance city facilities — whether to raise, lower or hold them — has divided the Sequim… Continue reading

RC Aquanauts ready to sail if weather cooperates [ *** GALLERY *** ]

SEQUIM — On just about any given Monday, Wednesday or Friday, you are likely to see up to 18 grown men hunched over their remote-control… Continue reading

Two arrested after home invasion robbery, assault

DIAMOND POINT — A Quilcene couple are scheduled for initial Superior Court appearances Monday in connection with a home invasion robbery in which two women… Continue reading

Black Bear Diner in Sequim to start building

SEQUIM — Construction of a Black Bear Diner, part of the Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center plaza, is expected to begin this month, the… Continue reading

World War II aviator receives his wings 67 years late

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND — Sequim’s Elbridge “Gock” Gockerell finally has his aviation flight wings. They were about 67 years late, but he’s OK… Continue reading

Sequim City Council: Lorenzen steps down; Hays reappointed mayor

SEQUIM — As Susan Lorenzen stepped down from the City Council seat she voluntarily left behind, she choked up and shed a few tears after… Continue reading