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Cmdr. Beau C. Belanger, the incoming commanding officer at Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, speaks after the official in-air change of command ceremony on July 9. Belanger assumes command after returning from the U.S. Army War College and previously served as the engineering officer at Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen, Puerto Rico. (Daylan M. Garlic-Jackson/U.S. Coast Guard)

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Belanger takes over command following Coast Guard ceremony

He succeeds Cmdr. Higgins, who moves to Seattle position

The Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department held a Day of Play on Saturday at several venues. One was the super bounce house and slide inside the YMCA in Port Angeles. Dozens of children came with their Kids Passport to be stamped and then jumped and slid down the big bounce house. Supervising is Brooke Leann of the Y. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Day of Play

The Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department held a Day of Play on Saturday at several venues. One…

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Clallam to apply for state funding

Grant may pay for water connections

Jennifer Thomas, performing for her music video “Etude for the Dreamer” in 2022 at Nelson’s Duckpond & Lavender Farm, will perform her first outdoor concert at the farm’s pond on Aug. 8. Tickets for the one-night-only concert are at https://jenniferthomasmusic.com/pages/concerts. Sequim artist Ryan Stewart also will perform. (Jennifer Thomas)

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Sequim composer to release spy album in August

Outdoor concert set for Aug. 8 at Nelson’s Duckpond

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sergio Gonzalez, owner of Meli’s Lavender, and his brother Mario Gonzalez, owner of Find Lavender, sell lavender products and provide wreath-making demonstrations.

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Family at forefront of Sequim’s lavender industry

Generations, siblings work together for the purple plant

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file David Herbelin, rehearsing “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at Olympic Theatre Arts in 2023, started as Olympic Theatre Arts’ executive director in September 2021.

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Former nonprofit director dies

Lavender Melodrama continues this weekend

Paul Balkan Former Sequim resident Paul Balkan spreads his arms against a breathtaking backdrop after climbing to High Camp at 17,300 feet on Denali. Climbing the tallest mountain in North America had been on his bucket list for years.

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North America’s tallest mountain checked off mountaineer’s list

Sequim High School graduate successfully climbs Alaska’s Denali

Bill Gyori, Tim Coville, Jeff Secord and Kevin Camacho of Interwest Construction Inc. make adjustments to a concrete saw at the intersection of First and Chambers streets in Port Angeles. The crew is performing pedestrian improvement work as part of the city’s First and Front Pedestrian Enhancements project, which includes work on sidewalks, curbs and ramps, signage, striping and crosswalks. Work along First and Front streets is expected to continue through Aug. 17. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

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Equipment adjustment

Bill Gyori, Tim Coville, Jeff Secord and Kevin Camacho of Interwest Construction Inc. make adjustments to a concrete…

A rendering of the proposed Bamboo Hotel at 1016 E. First St. in Port Angeles shows the four-story building which will feature a fourth-floor lobby, bar, fitness studio, and 3,500-square-foot rooftop terrace with a sauna, hot tub, cold plunge and yoga pavilion. The rendering also shows an Airstream which would be operated by a local vendor to provide food and beverages to guests. (Bamboo Hotel)

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Hotel construction could begin later this year

Bamboo Hotel CEO: Best-case scenario is to open next summer

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Scholarships awarded to dozens in OMC Foundation program

More than 30 past recipients currently working at hospital

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Mobile Music Unlimited celebrates 50 years

Business hosting sales at its three locations this month

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins work Thursday on the placement of beach fill nourishment material on the seaward side of Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. Construction is scheduled from Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with the occasional weekend day expected, according to the city of Port Angeles. The project is scheduled to be complete by Sept. 30. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Beach construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins work Thursday on the placement of beach fill nourishment material on…

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OMC board asks for more time before voting on bond resolution

Special meeting set for July 27 to discuss six-month extension

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State elections watchdog clears Jefferson PUD

Two complaints resolved following investigation

Scott Nagel.

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Former crab festival executive director dies

Scott Nagel ‘created a legacy event here on the Peninsula,’ festival director says

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Hamilton files suit against Port Angeles School District and its board

Director wants censure removed

B&B Family Farm, 5883 Old Olympic Highway, hosts visitors daily through Sept. 30 and is one of more than 15 farms open during Sequim Lavender Weekend. It offers tours, U-pick, products, ice cream and more. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim Lavender Festival marks its 30th year

Farms set to host events throughout weekend

Mike Howard, left, and his wife Carol, from Sequim, and their grandkids, Graham and Abbie, from Sacramento, pull on the lanyard to raise the American flag on the new flagpole during a ceremony on Wednesday at Fort Worden State Park. The previous flagpole was more than 100 years old and made of wood, and it blew over during a windstorm last year, barely missing the Howards as they were walking toward the ranger office. Months later, Mike Howard realized he missed seeing the pole, so he and Carol donated $3,000 to purchase a replacement. The Friends of Fort Worden contributed the remaining funds to make the purchase complete. The new pole is 40 feet tall and made of fiberglass. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Dedication ceremony

Mike Howard, left, and his wife Carol, from Sequim, and their grandkids, Graham and Abbie, from Sacramento, pull…

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Jefferson commissioners consider new draft for refuge legislation

Board continues to hear input from community on potential land transfer

Mario Arruda and Nikki Forrest return as the “hero” and “damsel” in “Lavender Liberty,” a sequel to last year’s melodrama at Olympic Theatre Arts through July 26. (Mark Klinke)

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Olympic Theatre Arts’ lavender melodrama highlights Sequim

Audience encouraged to cheer, jeer and laugh

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