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The Sequim school board chose Absher Construction and McGranahan PK Architects to lead a progressive design-build of a new Helen Haller Elementary tentatively set to go behind the existing school. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Designers, builders set for buildings

Sequim schools staff now working on design, logistics

Tim Williams, president of the 550-member Sequim Picklers, hopes the group can restart a partnership with the city that will lead to refurbishing the eight pickleball courts at Carrie Blake Community Park. He said the courts are deteriorating, leading to safety concerns and fewer people traveling to Sequim to participate in tournaments. (Monica Berkseth/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim Picklers seek partnership to revamp courts

Organization president cites economic impact

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One of the dozen or so staggered starts at the Sequim Railroad Bridge run. Staggered starts were used to limit the number of people on the bridge all at once.

Sports

RUN THE PENINSULA: 600 runners take on the Sequim Railroad Bridge run

SEQUIM — More than 600 participants ranging in age from toddlers to 80 years old partook in this…

Larry Strohm, a volunteer for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, explains the Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby to Kati Carlson-Underhill of Port Angeles at the Lincoln Street Safeway in Port Angeles. Ducks are selling for $7 for the derby, which will be the 37th running as a fundraiser for the OMC Foundation on May 17. Ducks are on sale at all Safeways in Port Angeles and Sequim, in addition to Swains and Walmart on the weekends. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Duck Derby sales

Larry Strohm, a volunteer for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, explains the Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby to…

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Port Angeles School District is facing $1.9 million budget gap

Administrators’ plan to be presented to board on May 7

Arts & Entertainment

Wind ensemble to host concert at Field Hall

PORT ANGELES — The Saint Martin’s University wind ensemble will present “Groove” at 3 p.m. Sunday at Field…

News

Vietnam Veterans Day tribute set for Thursday

SEQUIM — The Jack Grennan American Legion Post 62 and the Michael Trebert Chapter of the National Society…

Business

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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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson County to consider parks levy lid lift

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

On March 28, Country Horsemen’s Peninsula and Buckhorn Range Chapter members showed up in force for its popular annual Rides of March. (Judy Dupree)

Life

HORSEPLAY: Hit the trails and be ready for emergencies

DID YOU KNOW the Dungeness River Trails parking area off Happy Valley Road was designed and built to…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let garden pests bug you

I KNOW, I wrote about this a few weeks ago — but it is still way too early…

Business

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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Seaplane association files permit application for Port Angeles

Public comment period open through May 1

Suzy Ames.

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Peninsula College may cut programs

Officials considering furloughs, reductions

Jake Seegers.

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PDC complaint filed over campaign signs

Candidate says he will make sure they are compliant

Crime & Justice

Sequim man arrested for depictions of a minor

SEQUIM — Clallam County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Sequim man on investigation of possession of depictions of a…

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Three area campgounds affected by state cuts

Bear Creek, Lyre River to close from Sept. 15 through April 15

Regan Nickels.

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Superintendent: Sequim schools are adapting to new challenges

District is focusing on workforce needs, early intervention, attendance

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Earth Day celebration for kids set for Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Pet a mule, learn how to identify scat and practice camping skills at the free…

Arts & Entertainment

Art association seeking entries for June exhibit

SEQUIM — The Olympic Peninsula Art Association is seeking original entries for its upcoming Wilderness and Wonder show.