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The fundraiser for Sequim High’s Class of 2022 graduation party placing flamingos on lawns started last Sunday. Pictured on the first night, are from top left, Tyler Lawson, Harrison Bell, Kristian Mingoy, Kaden Sleeper, Duke Anderson, Adrian Brown; bottom left, Alisa Bibaj, Desara Bibaj (sophomore), Madison McKeown, Jordan Hegtvedt, and Abigail Carlson.

Flamingos flock to Sequim to help Class of 2022

Funds benefit safe and sober graduation party

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The fundraiser for Sequim High’s Class of 2022 graduation party placing flamingos on lawns started last Sunday. Pictured on the first night, are from top left, Tyler Lawson, Harrison Bell, Kristian Mingoy, Kaden Sleeper, Duke Anderson, Adrian Brown; bottom left, Alisa Bibaj, Desara Bibaj (sophomore), Madison McKeown, Jordan Hegtvedt, and Abigail Carlson.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Keep the victims of war in your heart

“Nation shall not rise up against nation, nor shall they practice war anymore.” Isaiah’s words are in our hearts as we watch the brutal assault… Continue reading

Karlena Brailey, left, and Becky Godby, both of Sequim, paddle into John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday after rowing on the waters of Sequim Bay. The pair said it was a pleasant morning for rowing in a double scull. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Morning paddle on Sequim Bay

Karlena Brailey, left, and Becky Godby, both of Sequim, paddle into John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday after rowing on the waters of Sequim… Continue reading

Karlena Brailey, left, and Becky Godby, both of Sequim, paddle into John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday after rowing on the waters of Sequim Bay. The pair said it was a pleasant morning for rowing in a double scull. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Peninsula Art Association calls for ‘Might Minis’ submittals

The Olympic Peninsula Art Association invites all artists to donate small works of art for the 2022 “Mighty Minis” virtual show and fundraiser,… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Death in Dual (and Dueling) Perspectives” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship program online, in-person

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Death in Dual (and Dueling) Perspectives” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Death in Dual (and Dueling) Perspectives” at 11 a.m. Sunday.
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "Is that Transcendence Calling?" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Is that Transcendence Calling?”

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "Is that Transcendence Calling?" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Michael Brophy will address a meeting of the Clallam County Genealogical Society at 10 a.m. Saturday. 

Brophy will speak over Zoom.

Genealogical lecture set Saturday

Michael Brophy will address a meeting of the Clallam County Genealogical Society at 10 a.m. Saturday. Brophy will speak over Zoom. The… Continue reading

Michael Brophy will address a meeting of the Clallam County Genealogical Society at 10 a.m. Saturday. 

Brophy will speak over Zoom.

North Olympic Library System garden starter kits available

The North Olympic Library System will have a limited number of starter garden Take and Make kits available for pickup at all… Continue reading

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Costa Rica topic of Traveler’s Journal

Mike and Chris Barton will present “Coast to Coast in Costa Rica” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Traveler’s Journal program will be in… Continue reading

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Staci Poythress and Pam Cunningham split logs to raise funds for a graduation party for the Port Angeles High School class of 2022

Firewood fundraiser for Port Angeles High School seniors

Staci Poythress and Pam Cunningham split logs to raise funds for a graduation party for the Port Angeles High School class of 2022. Parents of… Continue reading

Staci Poythress and Pam Cunningham split logs to raise funds for a graduation party for the Port Angeles High School class of 2022

Learning our landscape talk set for online

ƛ̕əw’cən Mackenzie Grinnell will present “Learning Our Landscape: A Walk in the Woods” at 3 p.m. Thursday. The free, online presentation is sponsored… Continue reading

Jefferson County Master Gardener Christine Heyckewill discuss popular ways to kill weeds on Thursday. Photo by Michael Korinek

Presentation to delve into popular home remedies for weed-killing

People looking for household alternatives to over-the-counter herbicides can find a lot of recipes on the Internet for home remedies to kill… Continue reading

Jefferson County Master Gardener Christine Heyckewill discuss popular ways to kill weeds on Thursday. Photo by Michael Korinek

Free days coming up for state parks

State parks plans fee-free days on Wednesday, March 19, and April 22. Wednesday’s free day is in honor of Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday.… Continue reading

North Olympic Library System book discussion groups continuing

The North Olympic Library System will continue its book discussion groups online throughout March. • The Second Saturday Book Discussion Group will meet… Continue reading

Wellness forum set Wednesday

Shelley Stratton will present “A Meditation Practice for Your Well-being” at 2 p.m. Wednesday as a part of WOW! Working on Wellness Radio… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Get a head start on summer blooms

MARCH IS HERE and it seems like both the lion and the lamb want to claim the beginning of March. Truth be told, March always… Continue reading

Bert Thomas and his team on the King Bacardi   Image courtesy of the North Olympic History Center

                                         Bert Thomas has on the broad-rimmed hat.   Bub Olsen has on the skippers cap.

BACK WHEN: Bert Thomas first swimmer to conquer Strait of Juan de Fuca

PEOPLE SEEMED INTRIGUED by athletes. Testosterone levels rise when our team wins. We have empathy for the struggles to compete. We feel like we’re in… Continue reading

Bert Thomas and his team on the King Bacardi   Image courtesy of the North Olympic History Center

                                         Bert Thomas has on the broad-rimmed hat.   Bub Olsen has on the skippers cap.
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Liz Parks, president of RE/MAX Prime, presents fifth grader Kendall Adolphe with a certificate and gift card for winning the Sequim Irrigation Festival’s button design contest.

Festival button designer wins burgers

A limo ride may be out, but plenty of burgers are in for this year’s Sequim Irrigation Festival button designer winner. Kendall Adolphe… Continue reading

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Liz Parks, president of RE/MAX Prime, presents fifth grader Kendall Adolphe with a certificate and gift card for winning the Sequim Irrigation Festival’s button design contest.

‘Sacred Feminine’ theme for service, classes

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will explore the theme of Sacred Feminine at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service… Continue reading

Firefighter/Paramedic Joe Elliott

Clallam 2 firefighters recognized at banquet

Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue recognized several firefighters at a recent awards banquet. Firefighter/EMT Malachi Delano was recognized as the 2021 Volunteer Firefighter of… Continue reading

Firefighter/Paramedic Joe Elliott