Olympic Peninsula News Group

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau touts second round of tourism enhancement grants

The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau has set an application deadline of April 1 for the group’s second round of 2017 Tourism Enhancement… Continue reading

Peninsula authors to hold book reading, signing this Monday

Peninsula authors to hold book reading, signing this Monday

Olympic Peninsula Authors on Monday will offer humor, adventure, inspiration, romance and murder. Seven authors from Port Angeles or Sequim will read… Continue reading

Peninsula authors to hold book reading, signing this Monday
Port, Sequim leaders look to nurture community alliances

Port, Sequim leaders look to nurture community alliances

Officials with the city of Sequim and Port of Port Angeles agreed on the importance of… Continue reading

Port, Sequim leaders look to nurture community alliances
Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

The North Olympic Peninsula’s only J.C. Penney store will remain open while 138 other locations will be shuttered, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. has… Continue reading

Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open
Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction sets its sights on $92,000

Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction sets its sights on $92,000

Residents will gather this weekend for the 53rd time in as many years to pay too much for blackberry pies, bid against family… Continue reading

Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction sets its sights on $92,000
The Sequim City Band under the direction of Tyler Benedict accompanies soloist Randy Stillwell.

‘Time’ is theme at next Sequim City Band Concert

It’s about time. The Sequim City Band invites the community to a free concert all about time at 3 p.m. Sunday in the… Continue reading

The Sequim City Band under the direction of Tyler Benedict accompanies soloist Randy Stillwell.

BirdFest-BirdQuest contest returns to promote Olympic BirdFest

BirdFest-BirdQuest, a free game, will take place in 20 of Sequim’s businesses to promote the Olympic BirdFest. The Sequim Merchants Group game sponsored… Continue reading

Sequim prepares for impact of summer Sunnyside Avenue construction

Sequim prepares for impact of summer Sunnyside Avenue construction

Sequim city officials are spreading the word early that you might see some delays late this… Continue reading

Sequim prepares for impact of summer Sunnyside Avenue construction
‘The Lion King Jr.’ roars its way into Sequim starting tonight

‘The Lion King Jr.’ roars its way into Sequim starting tonight

Broadway is coming to town. Sequim Middle School students are gearing up for Disney’s “The Lion… Continue reading

‘The Lion King Jr.’ roars its way into Sequim starting tonight
Bank CEO, representatives talk with President Trump

Bank CEO, representatives talk with President Trump

Sequim native Laurie Stewart, president/CEO of Sound Community Bank, joined other community bankers from across the country in meeting President Donald Trump to… Continue reading

Bank CEO, representatives talk with President Trump

Possible scam uses Sequim class of 2018 to target homeowners

School district administrators warn that a student might be fraudulently collecting funds for the junior class… Continue reading

Sequim man receives 15-year sentence after pleading guilty to sex crimes

A Sequim man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex crimes. Clallam County Superior Court Judge Erik Rohrer sentenced Charles… Continue reading

Friends to honor Shipley’s legacy with celebration of life in Sequim

Friends to honor Shipley’s legacy with celebration of life in Sequim

A longtime member of the then-Sequim Senior Center, Leo Shipley made it a habit to stop… Continue reading

Friends to honor Shipley’s legacy with celebration of life in Sequim
Port Angeles Symphony breaks out blockbusters for Saturday concert

Port Angeles Symphony breaks out blockbusters for Saturday concert

The maestro can hardly wait. “I am really happy to present this music that I love so much,” said Jonathan Pasternack, conductor… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony breaks out blockbusters for Saturday concert
Horan resigns from Sequim School Board

Horan resigns from Sequim School Board

After nearly a dozen years on the Sequim School Board, Bev Horan is stepping down. The director with the most experience on the… Continue reading

Horan resigns from Sequim School Board
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer greets constituents before taking the stage at the town hall in the Sequim High School auditorium Monday. (Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Kilmer draws a full house to talk economy, ethics, budgeting at Sequim meeting

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer discussed ethics, budgeting and creating a better economy at a town hall meeting in Sequim. The Monday night meeting,… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer greets constituents before taking the stage at the town hall in the Sequim High School auditorium Monday. (Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Port Angeles Serenity House thrift store to see changes, sets big sale

The Serenity House Port Angeles Thrift Store is dropping prices as it works to empty its historical church building in preparation for… Continue reading

Spaghetti dinner to benefit Sequim man with multiple sclerosis

Spaghetti dinner to benefit Sequim man with multiple sclerosis

Sean McKeown has been living with multiple sclerosis for 17 years. After trying every medication available to stop the progression of the disease,… Continue reading

Spaghetti dinner to benefit Sequim man with multiple sclerosis
Sequim woman walks 41 miles to explore food sustainability

Sequim woman walks 41 miles to explore food sustainability

Biomechanist and author Katy Bowman is celebrating her 41st birthday this year by walking 41 miles through the Sequim community. This is not… Continue reading

Sequim woman walks 41 miles to explore food sustainability

Sequim chamber picks Dave Bekkevar as Citizen of the Year; Mattingleys receive humanitarian award

Dave Bekkevar will break tradition, riding in a convertible instead of his customary logging truck for the Sequim Irrigation Festival. Bekkevar, 63, was… Continue reading