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Mark Simpson sits atop the Sequim Skate Park in July 2023 where he had skated for years and advocated for its expansion. Community members rallied to support him and his family through the next year as he battled cancer. He died in April 2024. Sequim Mayor Brandon Janisse has proposed naming the skate park after him for his years of dedication to skating, the park and children. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group, file)

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Proposal aims to rename skate park

Sequim mayor seeks change to honor advocate

A part of the Sequim School District’s proposed bond includes improvements to its stadium bleachers so they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other improvements could include new or renovated bleachers, a resized track and an improved field. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Proposed Sequim schools bond would evaluate stadium, bus loop

Prior to resurfacing last summer, track was unsuitable for competition

The USS Argonaught stationed at Pearl Harbor and Brisbane, Australia during WWII.

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BACK WHEN: The human cost of war hit the Peninsula in WWII

SEVENTY-NINE YEARS ago the end was in sight for World War 2. Germany unconditionally surrendered on May 7,…

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Nominations open for Community Service awards

Forms due March 25; event scheduled for May 1

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Readers give $112K in donations to fund

Grant program to be announced this spring

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam board to discuss funding for federal prisoners

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Port Angeles launches over-the-counter permitting

PORT ANGELES — The city of Port Angeles is launching an over the counter, same-day permitting program in…

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m.…

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A GROWING CONCERN: Make the most of the last weeks of winter

TODAY IS THE eve of Groundhog Day. Regardless if the furry rodent sees his shadow, we still have…

Mike McAleer.

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Mike McAleer, a ‘community pillar,’ dies at 86

Volunteer work included Rotary, Sequim chamber board

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Unitarian speaker slated in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Terry Barrett will present “The Gift of Nature” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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Prayer gathering for peace slated

PORT ANGELES — Bahá’is of Sequim and Port Angeles will host “Prayers for Unity” from 1 p.m. to…

Madeline Jones of Forks gives a push to her daughter, Amelia Jones, 2, during a family outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday in Port Angeles. They took advantage of a mild midwinter day while facing the prospect of colder conditions forecast for the coming week. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Midwinter swing

Madeline Jones of Forks gives a push to her daughter, Amelia Jones, 2, during a family outing at…

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Logging pause won’t affect parcels sold

‘Legacy forests’ off agenda, for now

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Port Angeles community awards to be presented Saturday

Three finalists named in each of six categories

From left to right, Queen Aliya Gillett and princesses Keira Headrick and Julianna Getzin will represent the Clallam County Fair at various festivals, parades, Joyce Daze and the Duck Derby. (Clallam County Fair)

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Queen, princesses named for Clallam County Fair

Royalty to represent area at festivals, parades

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Strange Brewfest this weekend in Port Townsend

Strange Brewfest, a symphony performance and the First Saturday Art Walk highlight this weekend’s events on the North…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding our way home

THIS COMING SUNDAY is the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany and this particular year Easter coming so early…

In her wet felting studio, Sequim artist Lora Armstrong explains how ruching happens in felt work. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim artist uses fabric, color for unique creations

‘Brave combinations’ highlight her work