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Peninsula revels in Twilight love

The fair flesh, that blood-red apple, those smoldering-ember eyes: They not only drive people onto the North Olympic Peninsula, they also ignite the minds of… Continue reading

Sequim WASP among those to receive Congressional Gold Medal

Alta Thomas, a flier at 25, pulled targets across the sky so gunners on the ground could shoot at them. And by seizing an opportunity… Continue reading

Sequim gives victory gardens green thumbs up

SEQUIM -- If you're in the mood to grow food this spring, the city of Sequim has a new, old idea for you. Victory gardens… Continue reading

On Valentine’s weekend, listeners’ memories to harmonize with songs on Sequim radio

SEQUIM -- Walk into Sequim's noncommercial radio station and volunteer Lynda Perry asks you two personal questions. "When you think of your mom, what song… Continue reading

Skeptics leery of Sequim’s proposed impact fees; more meetings coming up

SEQUIM -- Randy Young started by telling a roomful of Realtors, builders and other business people that he's no enemy of the local economy. "We're… Continue reading

Three finalists up for Sequim Citizen of Year

SEQUIM -- Agony could be coming soon. Past Sequim Citizen of the Year honorees will be given the difficult task of choosing one of three… Continue reading

Sequim Lifesaver program that helps find missing elderly, disabled expands thanks to family’s gifts

SEQUIM -- Project Lifesaver, a system the Sequim Police Department uses to find missing elderly and disabled residents, is expanding thanks to a local family,… Continue reading

Center in search of volunteers to help youths go after their dreams

PORT ANGELES -- The man was just walking through the crowd when a woman called out, "Hi, Mike!" She was a stranger, but she'd read… Continue reading

Voters approve Sequim schools levy

SEQUIM -- A jubilant carload of Citizens for Sequim Schools celebrated victory Tuesday night as the Sequim School District levy pulled in 6,856 yes votes,… Continue reading

Proposed Sequim developer fees subject of open house on Tuesday

SEQUIM -- After years of talk, the numbers are out. Four new developer fees -- charges to shape the Sequim of the future -- could… Continue reading

Events to benefit Sequim, Port Angeles Boys & Girls Clubs

SEQUIM -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula are embarking on fresh ventures this year, with parties aimed at children and their… Continue reading

Peninsula promoters put in their 2 cents as state tourism director seeks input on marketing plan

SEQUIM ­-- Holding out his arms to the sunny sky outside a window, Russ Veenema reminded a state official that we have a bad reputation.… Continue reading

Sequim medics team leaves for Haiti

SEQUIM -- Pausing for a few minutes in Thursday's early morning chill, Sandra Boudrou spoke of preparing her body and mind for an almost-unimaginable scene.… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts rebirth permit arrives just in time in Sequim

SEQUIM -- In the nick of time, Olympic Theatre Arts got its rebirth certificate Wednesday -- after 35 months of off-stage drama. That precious piece… Continue reading

Sequim couple climb peaks of life together

SEQUIM -- Like many a bride, Evelyn Buckley had no idea what she was getting into. But she and Tom Campbell, who met when they… Continue reading

Computer technician tells why Sequim levy important for education

SEQUIM -- As taxpayers across the Dungeness Valley engage in a furious debate over the school levy on the Feb. 9 ballot, Richard Seiler is… Continue reading

Supersized recycling carts draw ire of some residents in Sequim

SEQUIM -- Whatever you do, don't contaminate your waste stream. That's the message Kent Kovalenko hopes to convey to the North Olympic Peninsula's latest recycling-cart… Continue reading

New face at Sequim’s Rock Plaza

SEQUIM -- The Red Wok, an all-you-can-eat buffet Chinese restaurant, is moving into the former Sauer Kraut space at Rock Plaza. That's good news for… Continue reading

Choice cuts: Dungeness farm putting grass-fed beef on local market

DUNGENESS -- One of the oldest farms in the Pacific Northwest is adding a brand-new product to the local market. The 148-year-old Clark family farm… Continue reading

Sequim students win People’s Choice in contest to design a quality future

SEQUIM -- Your mission, teacher Kevin Burke told his 12 FutureCity students, is to design houses for survivors of a natural or financial disaster. Then,… Continue reading