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Six of nine candidates for the vacant Sequim city council seat participated in a forum hosted by the Sequim Good Governance League on Feb. 9. They included, clockwise from top left, Vicki Lowe, Daryl Scott Ness, Janine Bocciardi, Kathy Downer, Rachel Anderson and Lowell Rathbun. David Rich could not participate due to a family obligation, Cynthia Dinan was ill and Autumn Wolfgang could not be reached. Candidates will be interviewed in a special meeting by city councilors Monday.
Six of nine candidates for the vacant Sequim city council seat participated in a forum hosted by the Sequim Good Governance League on Feb. 9. They included, clockwise from top left, Vicki Lowe, Daryl Scott Ness, Janine Bocciardi, Kathy Downer, Rachel Anderson and Lowell Rathbun. David Rich could not participate due to a family obligation, Cynthia Dinan was ill and Autumn Wolfgang could not be reached. Candidates will be interviewed in a special meeting by city councilors Monday.
Sequim city manager Charlie Bush’s final day with the municipality is Feb. 13. (Photo courtesy of City of Sequim)

Bush’s last day as Sequim city manager is today

Some call for mayor to step down; others defend Armacost

Sequim city manager Charlie Bush’s final day with the municipality is Feb. 13. (Photo courtesy of City of Sequim)

Sequim city council member talks about town’s image

Sequim Council member Brandon Janisse brought up concerns about Sequim’s recent reputation during the last council meeting. Janisse spoke briefly on the topic… Continue reading

City of Sequim staff will begin negotiations to bring a fireworks show to Carrie Blake Community Park on Independence Day. In non-pandemic years, Sequim hosts fireworks each May for the Sequim Irrigation Festival Logging Show, as seen here in 2018. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file photo

Sequim in negotiations for holiday show

Contingency plan allows for other dates if pandemic persists

City of Sequim staff will begin negotiations to bring a fireworks show to Carrie Blake Community Park on Independence Day. In non-pandemic years, Sequim hosts fireworks each May for the Sequim Irrigation Festival Logging Show, as seen here in 2018. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file photo
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Royalty pageant goes online Feb. 27

Irrigation Festival contest features four contestants

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Sequim advocates take break for health, personal reasons

Morris, Nightingale hope to return soon

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Judge Brent Basden upheld a decision on Jan. 27 in Clallam County Superior Court that developer Ruth Brothers Enterprises, LLC., of Kent, must follow the City of Sequim’s conditions that a second access point must be created before construction can begin on 71 new homes in Jennie’s Meadow’s second and third phases. Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Judge backs Sequim on subdivision decision

Developer cannot proceed without second entrance/exit installed

Judge Brent Basden upheld a decision on Jan. 27 in Clallam County Superior Court that developer Ruth Brothers Enterprises, LLC., of Kent, must follow the City of Sequim’s conditions that a second access point must be created before construction can begin on 71 new homes in Jennie’s Meadow’s second and third phases. Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group
The Sequim UPS Store, seen here in December, closed this month as its owner said a sale of the franchise has yet to finalize. Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group

UPS Store in Sequim closes again

Former owner says franchise sale not final yet

The Sequim UPS Store, seen here in December, closed this month as its owner said a sale of the franchise has yet to finalize. Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group
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Voters to decide on schools, hospital levies

Sequim proposing separate programs, capital measures

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JCPenney begins liquidation of store after 26 years in Sequim

Sales to continue through tentative closure in mid-May

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Sequim council OKs city manager severance

Two members attempt to review decision

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More than 100 community members rallied at the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Monday afternoon holding signs to support Sequim City Manager Charlie Bush. The Sequim City Council was set to vote Monday night on Bush’s severance package after a majority of council members voted to call for his resignation on Jan. 11. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Support for city manager

More than 100 community members rallied at the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Monday afternoon holding signs to support Sequim City Manager… Continue reading

More than 100 community members rallied at the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Monday afternoon holding signs to support Sequim City Manager Charlie Bush. The Sequim City Council was set to vote Monday night on Bush’s severance package after a majority of council members voted to call for his resignation on Jan. 11. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Steve Downer and Brian Grad, both of Sequim, wave to drivers on Jan. 20 as they celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris. “I’m relieved,” Downer said of the inauguration. He hopes their first steps will be to address COVID-19, the economy and environment.
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Show of support

Steve Downer and Brian Grad, both of Sequim, wave to drivers on Wednesday as they celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President… Continue reading

Steve Downer and Brian Grad, both of Sequim, wave to drivers on Jan. 20 as they celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris. “I’m relieved,” Downer said of the inauguration. He hopes their first steps will be to address COVID-19, the economy and environment.
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Land use appeal decision looms for MAT clinic

SOS seeks standing, City of Sequim, Tribe seek dismissal

A Clallam County Superior Court judge this week denied an injunction seeking to block the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinic. (Graphic courtesy of City of Sequim)

Judge warns against using divisive language prior to MAT hearing

SOS leaders say online post taken out of context

A Clallam County Superior Court judge this week denied an injunction seeking to block the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinic. (Graphic courtesy of City of Sequim)
Sequim City Manager Charlie Bush, seen here in March 2020, will no longer be city manager after City Council members voted 4-2 Monday to accept his resignation. The reasons for resignation were not made public as of Monday night. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim City Manager Charlie Bush, seen here in March 2020, will no longer be city manager after City Council members voted 4-2 Monday to accept his resignation. The reasons for resignation were not made public as of Monday night. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim City Council member Dennis Smith, seen in 2019 at a groundbreaking for the West Fir Street Rehabilitation Project, announced his resignation Friday due to personal reasons. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Former Sequim mayor resigns from city council

Dennis Smith cites personal, family reasons

Sequim City Council member Dennis Smith, seen in 2019 at a groundbreaking for the West Fir Street Rehabilitation Project, announced his resignation Friday due to personal reasons. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Bethany McKim, infant room teacher at Sequim’s Little Explorers Early Learning Center, cares for 7-month-old Oisin last month. Owners of the center said they’ve had difficulty hiring during the pandemic, and that has led to limited hours.

Child care openings, staffing remain struggles for Clallam County providers

Staffing shortages have increased, stakeholders say

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Bethany McKim, infant room teacher at Sequim’s Little Explorers Early Learning Center, cares for 7-month-old Oisin last month. Owners of the center said they’ve had difficulty hiring during the pandemic, and that has led to limited hours.
Crews broke ground on the proposed medication-assisted treatment (MAT) facility three weeks ago, according to leaders with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. A virtual hearing on an appeal is scheduled for 9 a.m. Jan. 14. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Hearing Examiner requires advisory committee in MAT decision

Tribe breaks ground despite looming land use appeal

Crews broke ground on the proposed medication-assisted treatment (MAT) facility three weeks ago, according to leaders with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. A virtual hearing on an appeal is scheduled for 9 a.m. Jan. 14. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)