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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Revenue Advisory, Healthier Together panels before county boards

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

Mike Hill takes his oath of office on Friday from acting city clerk Heather Robley to become the City of Sequim’s new police chief. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Hill Sequim’s new police chief

SEQUIM — Surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and community members, Mike Hill last week officially stepped into the…

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Sequim Police Chief Sheri Crain listens to a proclamation at the Feb. 26 Sequim city council meeting as her husband Pat smiles with pride in her during the ceremony. Next to Pat is Clallam County Sheriff Brian King and, to his right, Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith.

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Crain reflects on policing career

Retired chief sees city grow, adapt into a ‘jewel’

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Jefferson County to form task force for pool

Members to explore locations, construction options

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Brinnon woman airlifted to Harborview after wreck

BLYN — A Brinnon woman was listed in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Wednesday…

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The Sequim Library will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday before it closes for expansion and renovation through spring 2025. Operations will move temporarily starting April 1 to the former Brian’s Sporting Goods space.

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Sequim Library to close temporarily for renovations

SEQUIM — The Sequim Library will close for three weeks Sunday after a last-day celebration on Friday.

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Peninsula College celebrates Billy Frank Jr. Day

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College will observe Billy Frank Jr. Day with events on Thursday.

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Cast members from ‘The Lion in Winter’ to sit for Drink and Draw

PORT ANGELES — A Drink and Draw event with cast from “The Lion in Winter” will be conducted…

The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College men's soccer team meets before playing a scrimmage against the Washington Huskies on Sunday. (Peninsula College)

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COLLEGE SOCCER: PC men’s soccer plays UW tough in scrimmage

SEATTLE — The Peninsula College men’s soccer team kept up its tradition of playing spring scrimmages against the…

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Towne Road bid call could be delayed to April

Review of plans moved up

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe leaders told city staff in October 2022 that they intend to turn the space into an art gallery/gift shop. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim office demolished

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St.,…

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CrabFest under new leadership; Nagel leaves popular attraction

This year’s festival will remain at Red Lion Hotel paring lot, City Pier

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Closures for fish passages shortened

DOT says Tumwater Creek project down to 80 days

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UPDATE: Port Angeles City Council approves compromise ordinance for STRs

New law passes on 4-3 vote

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One sent to hospital after Paradise Bay house fire

PORT LUDLOW — One person was sent to Jefferson Healthcare hospital after an early morning fire destroyed a…

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to 35 percent of needed water supply, up from 29 percent a week ago. On Saturday, 240 cars made the trek up the mountain for the opening of ski season. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Ski season opens

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning.

Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, left, and Mayor David Faber speak during the city’s annual State of the City address at the Port Hudson building in Port Townsend on Monday. Faber and Mauro said the city faced some challenges in 2023 but also made progress on important issues like housing and infrastructure. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Townsend sees victories, challenges in past year

City manager, mayor present State of City

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Port Angeles School District, paraeducators aren’t closer to a new contract

Membership voted to go on strike April 8 without agreement

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Jefferson County to talk short-term rentals

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County will host a series of public meetings to discuss regulations regarding short-term rental…

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International Women’s Day celebration set at winery on Wednesday

PORT ANGELES — Womanfest and Olympic Cellars Winery will host the 20th annual International Women’s Day celebration on…