Olympic Peninsula News Group

Sequim resident gains Washington Wild conservation award

Sequim resident gains Washington Wild conservation award

Bob Lynette won the Karen M. Fant Founders Award, given annually to a local volunteer activist distinguished by their efforts to protect wild places.

Sequim resident gains Washington Wild conservation award
Former Clallam County commissioner Martha McKeeth Ireland finds path to her Western tale

Former Clallam County commissioner Martha McKeeth Ireland finds path to her Western tale

‘Trail of the Snake’ goes from online-only to print collection.

Former Clallam County commissioner Martha McKeeth Ireland finds path to her Western tale
Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts

Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts

The Littlejohns have contributed $100,000, which will go toward a cancer center expansion.

Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts
Grand Olympic Chorus invites community to ‘Slice of Harmony’ pie social

Grand Olympic Chorus invites community to ‘Slice of Harmony’ pie social

Chorus members will don aprons to serve pie and beverages, then perform.

Grand Olympic Chorus invites community to ‘Slice of Harmony’ pie social
YMCA of Sequim set for Monday opening with most of facility to be ready for use

YMCA of Sequim set for Monday opening with most of facility to be ready for use

The Y’s “soft opening” is this Monday, with a grand opening set for Oct. 30.

YMCA of Sequim set for Monday opening with most of facility to be ready for use
Crewmen with Pacific Civil and Infrastructure, the contractor for the Carlsborg sewer project, dig out an 8-inch sub-main line along Carlsborg Road and Business Park Loop for the gravity-fed sewage collection system Tuesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Travelers can expect more detours over next few weeks on Carlsborg Road

The Carlsborg sewer project is entering its next phase, and is still set for April completion.

Crewmen with Pacific Civil and Infrastructure, the contractor for the Carlsborg sewer project, dig out an 8-inch sub-main line along Carlsborg Road and Business Park Loop for the gravity-fed sewage collection system Tuesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
North Olympic model railroaders set show for Sequim Grange Saturday and Sunday
North Olympic model railroaders set show for Sequim Grange Saturday and Sunday
Bil Lepp is a storyteller, humorist and five-time winner of the West Virginia Liars Contest. He will be one of five featured guests at the 22nd annual Forest Storytelling Festival in Port Angeles.

Annual Forest Storytelling Festival features five speakers

Tellers and audiences will gather for stories at Peninsula College’s Little Theater in Port Angeles.

Bil Lepp is a storyteller, humorist and five-time winner of the West Virginia Liars Contest. He will be one of five featured guests at the 22nd annual Forest Storytelling Festival in Port Angeles.
Olympic Peninsula Art Association hosts annual show this weekend

Olympic Peninsula Art Association hosts annual show this weekend

The show is an opportunity for the group’s members to display their work.

Olympic Peninsula Art Association hosts annual show this weekend

City of Sequim to see key retirements in 2017

Several positions are shifting duties through budget planning.

Mark Burrowes, co-owner of Bell Creek Village, a 77-plus acre property along Sequim Avenue, said he’s auctioning off the property for personal reasons but he’s optimistic a sale will go through. “It’s a great piece of property,” he said. “Whoever comes in, I’m sure will be a good fit for Sequim.” (Realty Marketing Northwest)

Property formerly linked to Fred Meyer development goes to auction

The owners of the Bell Creek Village property are selling 77-plus acres by U.S. Highway 101.

Mark Burrowes, co-owner of Bell Creek Village, a 77-plus acre property along Sequim Avenue, said he’s auctioning off the property for personal reasons but he’s optimistic a sale will go through. “It’s a great piece of property,” he said. “Whoever comes in, I’m sure will be a good fit for Sequim.” (Realty Marketing Northwest)
Clallam County sets hearings about Carlsborg Urban Growth Area zoning changes

Clallam County sets hearings about Carlsborg Urban Growth Area zoning changes

The proposed updates, to be presented this Thursday and Oct. 19, focus on goals, policies, development standards and infrastructure planning.

Clallam County sets hearings about Carlsborg Urban Growth Area zoning changes
Mad Hatter’s Tea raises funds for cancer center, Operation Uplift

Mad Hatter’s Tea raises funds for cancer center, Operation Uplift

Fancy hats are a hallmark of the annual event.

Mad Hatter’s Tea raises funds for cancer center, Operation Uplift

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is today in Sequim

The event celebrates breast cancer survivors and commemorates those who lost the battle.

Sunday fall concert set at Pioneer Memorial Park

Sunday fall concert set at Pioneer Memorial Park

Modern American classics will be featured in the Sequim performance.

Sunday fall concert set at Pioneer Memorial Park
Coalition sets healthy Ready, Set, Go, 5-2-1-0 Challenge for October

Coalition sets healthy Ready, Set, Go, 5-2-1-0 Challenge for October

All participants will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a one-year family YMCA membership, gift certificates for swimming lessons and other Y classes, a new bike and more prizes.

Coalition sets healthy Ready, Set, Go, 5-2-1-0 Challenge for October

Today’s open house in Sequim to update public on pollution prevention project

The county is piloting the plan to help safeguard public health and restore and protect shellfish growing areas.

Sequim begins pavement, sidewalk improvements Monday

ADA-compliant ramps going in on portions of Fir Street.

Apple Stock to raise funds for local family today, Saturday

Apple Stock to raise funds for local family today, Saturday

The two-day event will also collect goods for a food bank.

Apple Stock to raise funds for local family today, Saturday