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It’s not a ‘trance’: Sequim hypnotherapist helps clients gain control of selves

SEQUIM -- When you enter the hypnotic state -- contrary to popular belief -- you are still the driver of your own car. "All hypnosis… Continue reading

Senior center gets $218,543 donation

SEQUIM -- Things are looking up for the Sequim Senior Activity Center: up toward a piece of prime real estate the center's director, Michael Smith,… Continue reading

Former police chief, no ‘wallflower,’ vows to stay active in Sequim politics

SEQUIM -- Former Police Chief Robert Spinks has no intention of fading into the background, even if he did have to relinquish the helm of… Continue reading

Cedar boat crafted for wounded vets near Sequim; it will bring peace through fishing

DUNGENESS -- "Fifteen feet of beauty" and the promise of peace: This is how Dean Childs describes the vessel coming together in his shop north… Continue reading

Communicating with the King of Pop: Port Angeles psychic hopes to help bring him back

PORT ANGELES -- Psychic Robin Alexis moved from Los Angeles to Port Angeles because she craved privacy. She's found it a welcoming place, where she… Continue reading

Sally Beauty Supply latest chain to arrive; Sequim shopping spaces filling up

SEQUIM -- Sally Beauty Supply is the latest chain store with plans to join western Sequim's shopping landscape. The every-single-thing-for-hair-and-nails shop is slated for 1043… Continue reading

Unveiling: From culinary community to custom crafting, Port Angeles wine gives new meaning to blend

PORT ANGELES -- It's a fact of Olympic Peninsula life: The "Twilight" saga periodically eclipses much of downtown Port Angeles, with gaggles of girls lining… Continue reading

Sequim schoolteacher receives national award from PBS

SEQUIM -- School's out for summer, and teacher Tricia Billes of Sequim is starting her vacation with $5,000. You might think she's considering a cruise,… Continue reading

Facebook, Twitter good resources for business, Sequim audience told

SEQUIM ­-- Whether you're a Facebook friend to many, one with many Twitter followers or you've never done any such thing, you're wanted at Wednesday's… Continue reading

‘Bob-R-Q’ to fete ousted Sequim police chief Friday

SEQUIM -- This Friday brings a big bash, in honor of a big personality. It's the "Hail to the Chief Bob-R-Q," to start at lunch… Continue reading

New Sequim planner comes from a former battle ground

SEQUIM -- The city's new planner brings an unusual set of experiences to his job. Dennis Osborn of Vancouver, Wash., started work in Sequim this… Continue reading

Sequim Goodwill store to open July 15 — in time for Lavender Festival

SEQUIM -- The Sequim Goodwill store will have its grand opening July 15, on the cusp of the Lavender Festival, Tacoma Goodwill Industries spokesman Matthew… Continue reading

Sequim agrees to pay half of Discovery Trail link in city

SEQUIM -- The so-called "missing link" of the Olympic Discovery Trail through Sequim found unanimous support from the City Council on Monday night, as the… Continue reading

PEAK seeking applicants for leadership program; applications due Thursday

SEQUIM -- Danille Turissini is looking across Clallam and Jefferson counties for the next generation of leaders. As executive director of the PEAK Leadership program,… Continue reading

City manager’s decision to oust police chief comes before Sequim City Council

SEQUIM -- It wasn't hard to tell Pat Clark was upset when he appeared before the Sequim City Council on Monday night. Clark is a… Continue reading

Clallam Transit riders taking Thursday’s 50 percent fare increases in stride

The cost of getting to work in Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim is about to climb 50 percent, but commuters like Brent Waddell and Vicki… Continue reading

The Aire is clear for Wednesday market in Sequim

SEQUIM -- Scarlet strawberries are meeting dark chocolate. And the house tomato plants stand proud alongside the tall cat -- yes, for felines -- grass.… Continue reading

Military bands start off Sequim series; there’s variety, but fewer shows, films due to funding shortage

SEQUIM -- Sequim's summer series of free outdoor concerts starts with a splash this week as two big military bands strike up at the James… Continue reading

Sequim to toot own horn with part-time staffer who will promote attractions, handle Web content

SEQUIM -- This town is ready for an in-house promoter, the City Council has decided. The new employee, a three-quarter-time staffer who'll earn an annual… Continue reading

Plans revised for Highway 101 project; 3.5-mile stretch in Carlsborg to be widened

CARLSBORG -- Ninety-one collisions, including four fatal wrecks. They happened on one short section of U.S. Highway 101 between December 2005 and November 2008, according… Continue reading