Alan Choate

After several nominations, Westcott is Citizen of the Year in Sequim

SEQUIM -- Emily Westcott -- who some have joked is the Susan Lucci of Sequim -- finally got her moment in the spotlight Tuesday. Westcott… Continue reading

Critterhaven sanctuary in need of funds to survive

SEQUIM -- Critterhaven Animal Sanctuary, the Sequim-area nonprofit that cares for needy livestock as well as common domesticated pets, is facing a cash crunch that… Continue reading

Two ex-janitors charged in high school thefts

SEQUIM -- Two Sequim High School janitors have been arrested following an investigation into the theft of thousands of dollars of campus electronic equipment since… Continue reading

Immigration extension sought by Sequim family members facing deportation

SEQUIM -- A noted sculptor and his family are seeking an immigration extension that could delay the March 3 deadline they've been given to leave… Continue reading

Sequim still at odds over elk plan as city holds out for funding commitment

SEQUIM -- An impasse remains among the city of Sequim, state wildlife representatives and tribal officials over how to proceed with the management of the… Continue reading

Sequim swears in new police chief

SEQUIM -- Robert Spinks was sworn in Tuesday morning as Sequim's new police chief in front of friends, family members, former chiefs of police and… Continue reading

Planned Boys & Girls Club teen expansion outlined for Sequim-Dungeness chamber

SEQUIM -- An expanded program by the Olympic Peninsula Boys & Girls Club to boost teen participation at club facilities in Sequim and Port Angeles… Continue reading

Sequim motel fire was preceded by another — in family’s house

SEQUIM -- A family staying in a motel room gutted by flames Saturday night was in the inn because their house in downtown Sequim had… Continue reading

Input sought on food processing facility to help agriculture in Clallam

SEQUIM -- Economic development officials want to know if building a Food Enterprise Center will boost the local economy. A survey to identify potential users… Continue reading

Boys & Girls Club to expand teen offerings in Sequim

SEQUIM -- The Olympic Peninsula Boys & Girls Club is revamping its offerings to teenagers in an effort to attract more of that age group… Continue reading

More terns likely in Dungeness refuge as Columbia River colony diminishes

SEQUIM -- A plan to disperse part of the world's largest colony of Caspian terns will likely bring more of the fish-eating birds from the… Continue reading

Folks flock to Home Depot on opening day in Sequim

SEQUIM -- As many as 2,500 people visited the new Home Depot store on Thursday, the first day the city's newest large retailer was officially… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge to be closed this summer, but when?

The Hood Canal Bridge will close for two 78-hour periods this summer because of construction to renovate the floating span, but when those closures will… Continue reading

Hundreds gather at opening ceremonies for new Home Depot in Sequim

SEQUIM -- Several hundred of the curious gathered in front of the new Home Depot in Sequim on Wednesday evening for what was billed as… Continue reading

New big stores, housing developments affect Sequim area’s emergency resources

SEQUIM -- Quick work by firefighters one night last week ensured that the opening ceremonies for the new Home Depot in Sequim would go on… Continue reading

Grant funds go for worker training

SEQUIM -- A program that helps unemployed people find work wants employers to help design the programs that train potential employees. That way, as jobs… Continue reading

Martin Luther King Jr. an important figure, City Council says, but Sequim won’t close City Hall on holiday

SEQUIM -- Martin Luther King Jr. was a great human being who earned an honorable place in history and deserves the respect accorded him, the… Continue reading

Peninsula hardware stores ready for The Home Depot?

SEQUIM -- Bill Gerdes, general manager of the Clallam Cooperative/True Value hardware store in Sequim, has dealt with "big box" retailers before. He was with… Continue reading

SARC plans for new weight room

SEQUIM -- A new weight room is in the works for the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center, with the center's board members looking favorably on a… Continue reading

Norway’s ambassador visits Blyn

BLYN -- Norwegians and Native Americans heaped praise, food and gifts on one another Saturday during a "historic" visit by Knut Vollebaek, Norway's ambassador to… Continue reading