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Clallam Junior Livestock Auction set for Aug. 7 in Sequim

The Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction is set for 4 p.m. Saturday at the Pumpkin Patch, 260045 U.S. Highway 101, Sequim. The auction… Continue reading

Lisa Cooke

Genealogy group sets special Zoom seminar

Early registration ends Aug. 7

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The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office's command staff with accreditation plaques from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Pictured, from left, are Chief Civil Deputy Alice Hoffman, Sheriff Bill Benedict, Chief Criminal Deputy Brian King, Administrative Manager Lorraine Shore, Chief Corrections Deputy Wendy Peterson, Undersheriff Ron Cameron and Corrections Sergeant Don Wenzl.

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, jail earn accreditation

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office will be recognized this fall for having received Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs accreditation for… Continue reading

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office's command staff with accreditation plaques from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Pictured, from left, are Chief Civil Deputy Alice Hoffman, Sheriff Bill Benedict, Chief Criminal Deputy Brian King, Administrative Manager Lorraine Shore, Chief Corrections Deputy Wendy Peterson, Undersheriff Ron Cameron and Corrections Sergeant Don Wenzl.
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Master Gardeners restart in-person plant answer clinics

The WSU Extension Clallam County Master Gardeners’ plant answer in-person clinics are back. The clinics will start this month. They are set… Continue reading

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The North Olympic Library System will host “The History of Cannabis and its Prohibition” Tuesday on Zoom. Photo courtesy of North Olympic Library System

North Olympic Library System to host ‘The History of Cannabis and Its Prohibition’

As part of its Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System will present “The History of Cannabis and its Prohibition” at… Continue reading

The North Olympic Library System will host “The History of Cannabis and its Prohibition” Tuesday on Zoom. Photo courtesy of North Olympic Library System
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North Olympic Library System, Feiro Marine Life Center to hold tidepooling event in Clallam Bay for summer readers

As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System is partnering with Feiro Marine Life Center to provide a… Continue reading

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Nancy Merrigan

Poker run to raise funds for Olympic Peninsula woman with cancer

A poker run is scheduled for Sunday to help Nancy Merrigan of Port Angeles with medical costs incurred during her battle with… Continue reading

Nancy Merrigan

Lavender farms plan special events

Many Sequim-area lavender farms are offering special tours and features during Lavender Weekend today through Sunday and beyond. Here is a list. • B&B… Continue reading

OTA’s New Works Showcase runs for one weekend

Set to stage for a limited run — one weekend only — Olympic Theatre Arts Center’s inaugural New Works Showcase features six short… Continue reading

Sequim to test sewers with smoke starting Monday

The City of Sequim Public Works Department will conduct sanitary sewer smoke testing from Monday through July 23 in the area between North… Continue reading

First Federal Community Foundation announces spring grant awards

First Federal Community Foundation has selected 19 nonprofit organizations to receive a total of $452,500 in funding during its spring 2021 grant cycle, including a… Continue reading

Firefighters respond to an early morning fire at Olympic Ambulance early Tuesday. (Clallam County Fire District 3)

Early morning Sequim fire destroys ambulances, structure

Damage estimated as likely to exceed $500,000; none hurt

Firefighters respond to an early morning fire at Olympic Ambulance early Tuesday. (Clallam County Fire District 3)

Free radio forum to spotlight types of COVID-19 vaccines

Vivian Brown from Walgreens Pharmacy will present “The COVID-19 Vaccine,” a free WOW! Working on Wellness radio forum from 2 p.m. to 3… Continue reading

Free virtual legal clinic set

The Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will present a virtual legal aid clinic, a free program offering legal advice for members of the public from… Continue reading

The Sequim City Band entertains a crowd at the James Center for the Performing Arts on July 4, 2019. The band hasn't held rehearsals or concerts since its March 1, 2020, event. File photo by Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Sequim City Band plans first rehearsal since February 2020

Volunteer concert ensemble seeking new members

The Sequim City Band entertains a crowd at the James Center for the Performing Arts on July 4, 2019. The band hasn't held rehearsals or concerts since its March 1, 2020, event. File photo by Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Randy Radock is the featured artist at the Harbor Art Gallery in July and August.

Radock is featured artist at Harbor Art Gallery

Block print artist Randy Radock will be in the spotlight in the Featured Artist Room at the Harbor Art Gallery during the… Continue reading

Randy Radock is the featured artist at the Harbor Art Gallery in July and August.
Paula Walters of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks on display on Tuesday at a fireworks tent operated by the Clallam County Amateur Radio Club at the Safeway shopping plaza on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fourth of July events planned on North Olympic Peninsula

Hot, dry weather prompts changes in Forks, Jefferson County

Paula Walters of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks on display on Tuesday at a fireworks tent operated by the Clallam County Amateur Radio Club at the Safeway shopping plaza on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
“Gothic Earth 1” is by Deborah Harrison, a featured artist this July at the Blue Whole Gallery.

Blue Whole Gallery features watercolors, stained glass

Layered glass sculptor Deborah Harrison and watercolorist Jolene Sanborn are the featured artists of the month of July at the Blue Whole Gallery… Continue reading

“Gothic Earth 1” is by Deborah Harrison, a featured artist this July at the Blue Whole Gallery.
Over four years, Black Bear Diner customers have donated to the Captain Joseph House Foundation to support families of fallen soldiers. Last week, foundation executive director Betsy Reed Schultz shared a sign thanking the restaurant with owner Bret Wirta and manager Linda Donaghay accepting the sign. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

Black Bear Diner continues support for Captain Joseph House

The founder of the Captain Joseph House Foundation recently thanked representatives of the Black Bear Diner in Sequim with a sign for customers’… Continue reading

Over four years, Black Bear Diner customers have donated to the Captain Joseph House Foundation to support families of fallen soldiers. Last week, foundation executive director Betsy Reed Schultz shared a sign thanking the restaurant with owner Bret Wirta and manager Linda Donaghay accepting the sign. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash