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This year’s Sequim Irrigation Festival royal court includes, from left, prince Fred Cameron, princess Anne Marie Barni, queen Pepper Reymond and princess Paige “Skylar” Krzyworz. They’ll tour the region extensively this summer in parades representing Sequim as ambassadors. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Pageant sets stage for Sequim Irrigation Fest events

Float to be unveiled at 7 Cedars Resort prior to dinner this month

This year’s Sequim Irrigation Festival royal court includes, from left, prince Fred Cameron, princess Anne Marie Barni, queen Pepper Reymond and princess Paige “Skylar” Krzyworz. They’ll tour the region extensively this summer in parades representing Sequim as ambassadors. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Owen DeAngelo grins as he gets a touch of yellow at the last color station at the Sun Fun Color Run 5K in 2022 at the Albert Haller Playfields just north of Carrie Blake Community Park. Entries remain open for the 1K and 5K run/walk races on Saturday.

Sequim Sunshine Festival celebrates ‘Blue Hole’

Show to feature 200 drones, more activities this weekend

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Owen DeAngelo grins as he gets a touch of yellow at the last color station at the Sun Fun Color Run 5K in 2022 at the Albert Haller Playfields just north of Carrie Blake Community Park. Entries remain open for the 1K and 5K run/walk races on Saturday.
Sequim Police Officer Daniel Martinez receives a Purple Heart at a Sequim Police Department awards dinner in December 2022 from Sgt. Dave Campbell for his actions in stopping a man who allegedly attempted to kill him during a traffic stop. (Sequim Police Department)

Prosecutor finds Sequim officer’s actions justified at traffic stop

Martinez awarded department’s purple heart in December

Sequim Police Officer Daniel Martinez receives a Purple Heart at a Sequim Police Department awards dinner in December 2022 from Sgt. Dave Campbell for his actions in stopping a man who allegedly attempted to kill him during a traffic stop. (Sequim Police Department)

Diamond Point man receives 10 years in prison for ‘savage beating’

A Diamond Point man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for what Clallam County Superior Court Judge Simon Barnhart called a… Continue reading

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An application has been approved to remodel the former Office Depot space into a Sportsman’s Warehouse, but City of Sequim staff await final fees be paid before a building permit can be issued.

Sportsman’s Warehouse files to move into old Office Depot spot

The former Office Depot space in Sequim Village Marketplace is tentatively set to become a Sportsman’s Warehouse. Staff with the City of Sequim… Continue reading

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An application has been approved to remodel the former Office Depot space into a Sportsman’s Warehouse, but City of Sequim staff await final fees be paid before a building permit can be issued.

Burglar sentenced to 15 years

Multiple shotguns taken from Coastal Farm store

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Four set for festival royalty pageant next Saturday

Festival’s 128th year runs May 6-13

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Man found deceased in Gardiner

A Sequim man found near the Olympic Discovery Trail about two miles west of Gardiner apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot, according to… Continue reading

Officials with the North Olympic Regional Housing Network have purchased a Sequim home to help house at-risk or homeless veterans. From left, they are Cherie Tinker, executive director of the housing network; Helen Starr, executor with her husband Greg (not pictured) of Lt. Colonel James Minsky’s estate; real estate agent Nell Clausen with RE/MAX Prime, and John Koch with the U.S. Coast Guard. (North Olympic Regional Housing Network)

Forks veterans group buys Sequim home

Nonprofit agency aims to benefit elderly military locals

Officials with the North Olympic Regional Housing Network have purchased a Sequim home to help house at-risk or homeless veterans. From left, they are Cherie Tinker, executive director of the housing network; Helen Starr, executor with her husband Greg (not pictured) of Lt. Colonel James Minsky’s estate; real estate agent Nell Clausen with RE/MAX Prime, and John Koch with the U.S. Coast Guard. (North Olympic Regional Housing Network)
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As part of the construction plan to build and move a new Hurd Creek Hatchery, crews will remove and fill in a large fish pond. Demolition must wait for the new, nearby facility to be complete, according to state documents.

Hurd Creek hatchery to be moved from floodplain

Construction expected through summer 2024

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As part of the construction plan to build and move a new Hurd Creek Hatchery, crews will remove and fill in a large fish pond. Demolition must wait for the new, nearby facility to be complete, according to state documents.

Mobile showers may not be coming to Sequim

Staff says cost would be expensive and could create additional issues

Photo courtesy of Brandan McCarty/ Sequim Police continue to narrow down DNA evidence in the murder of Sequim’s Valerie Claplanhoo on Jan. 2, 2019.

Murder investigation still going after 4 years

Police search narrows with DNA test results

Photo courtesy of Brandan McCarty/ Sequim Police continue to narrow down DNA evidence in the murder of Sequim’s Valerie Claplanhoo on Jan. 2, 2019.
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About 100 people gathered in support of Sequim School District's proposed CTE building at Sequim City Council's last meeting. More than 20 people spoke in favor of the project in a public hearing.

Sequim council approves $250K for CTE facility

City’s contribution part of effort to raise $1 million

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About 100 people gathered in support of Sequim School District's proposed CTE building at Sequim City Council's last meeting. More than 20 people spoke in favor of the project in a public hearing.
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group

A new bronze plaque recreates Arnold Friberg’s “The Prayer at Valley Forge” outside George Washington Inn. Co-owner Dan Abbott said he commissioned it from Minnesota artist Ross Pollard.

George Washington Inn adds bronze ‘Prayer at Valley Forge’

An iconic piece of art is now a permanent fixture at George Washington Inn and Washington Lavender Farm. Co-owner Dan Abbott recently placed… Continue reading

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A new bronze plaque recreates Arnold Friberg’s “The Prayer at Valley Forge” outside George Washington Inn. Co-owner Dan Abbott said he commissioned it from Minnesota artist Ross Pollard.
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 Howard “Scooter” Chapman makes the first  bet at 7 Cedars Casino’s new Cedars Sportsbook at 270756 U.S. Highway 101 east of Sequim. on Thursday.

Scooter starts the betting in Blyn

Local sports icon Howard “Scooter” Chapman made the first legal bet in Clallam County at 7 Cedars Casino’s new Cedars Sportsbook on Thursday.… Continue reading

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 Howard “Scooter” Chapman makes the first  bet at 7 Cedars Casino’s new Cedars Sportsbook at 270756 U.S. Highway 101 east of Sequim. on Thursday.

Sequim man sentenced to seven years for child molestation

A 66-year-old Sequim man was sentenced to seven years in prison in late December after admitting he molested a child. George Henry… Continue reading

Sequim Council wants highway safety project to be 2023 legislative priority

Other requests include new city shop, utility connections, rent caps

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Visitors look at the Dungeness River near the site in 2017 where Clallam County officials continue to seek support for the Dungeness Off-Channel Reservoir.

Sequim council drafts letter to support county reservoir project

Sequim City Council members have unanimously agreed to a letter of support for the Dungeness Off-Channel Reservoir. Carol Creasey, Clallam County senior planner… Continue reading

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Visitors look at the Dungeness River near the site in 2017 where Clallam County officials continue to seek support for the Dungeness Off-Channel Reservoir.
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Volunteers with the Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild gather for a photo during their volunteer appreciation luncheon in Olympic Theatre Arts. It was their first event honoring volunteers since 2017.

Hospital Guild honors its own as thrift shop keeps giving back

Thrift Shop given about $64,000 to local agencies in 2022

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Volunteers with the Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild gather for a photo during their volunteer appreciation luncheon in Olympic Theatre Arts. It was their first event honoring volunteers since 2017.