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Teens hospitalized after Gardiner collision

Sequim-area teens were hospitalized after an early morning collision with a tree on Feb. 29 in Gardiner. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Washington… Continue reading

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Trial set in fatal Neah Bay crash

Woman died in Dec. 21 wreck

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The Sequim Library will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday before it closes for expansion and renovation through spring 2025. Operations will move temporarily starting April 1 to the former Brian’s Sporting Goods space.

Sequim Library to close temporarily for renovations

The Sequim Library will close for three weeks Sunday after a last-day celebration on Friday. Materials and equipment will be moved to 609… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The Sequim Library will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday before it closes for expansion and renovation through spring 2025. Operations will move temporarily starting April 1 to the former Brian’s Sporting Goods space.
Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim Police Chief Sheri Crain listens to a proclamation at the Feb. 26 Sequim city council meeting as her husband Pat smiles with pride in her during the ceremony. Next to Pat is Clallam County Sheriff Brian King and, to his right, Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith.

Crain reflects on policing career

Retired chief sees city grow, adapt into a ‘jewel’

Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim Police Chief Sheri Crain listens to a proclamation at the Feb. 26 Sequim city council meeting as her husband Pat smiles with pride in her during the ceremony. Next to Pat is Clallam County Sheriff Brian King and, to his right, Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith.
From left, John Doherty and Chris Berry were the men's doubles 3.0 gold medal winners at the Olympic Pickleball Tournament.

AREA SPORTS BRIEF: Olympic Pickleball Tournament returns

The Olympic Pickleball Tournament was revived this year after a four-year hiatus due to COVID. The three-day event was held this week… Continue reading

From left, John Doherty and Chris Berry were the men's doubles 3.0 gold medal winners at the Olympic Pickleball Tournament.

Brinnon woman airlifted to Harborview after wreck

A Brinnon woman was listed in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Wednesday morning after her Ford Focus collided with… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Millie Long was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Newcomer of the Year in both basketball and soccer. (Max Tepper/Cal Poly, Humboldt)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Millie Long named conference newcomer of the year

The California Collegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday that Cal Poly, Humboldt junior Millie Long was named the CCAA Newcomber of the year… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Millie Long was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Newcomer of the Year in both basketball and soccer. (Max Tepper/Cal Poly, Humboldt)
Mike Hill takes his oath of office on Friday from acting city clerk Heather Robley to become the City of Sequim’s new police chief. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Hill Sequim’s new police chief

Surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and community members, Mike Hill last week officially stepped into the role of Sequim’s new police chief. Following… Continue reading

Mike Hill takes his oath of office on Friday from acting city clerk Heather Robley to become the City of Sequim’s new police chief. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jefferson County to form task force for pool

Members to explore locations, construction options

Peninsula College's DeShawn Rushmeyer (20) and Ese Onakpoma (2) battle for a rebound with Portland's Nydir Hodges (24) and Josh Lincoln (40) in the opening round of the NWAC tournament in Pasco on Wednesday. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

NWAC TOURNAMENT: Peninsula men fall to Portland in tourney opener

Peninsula College couldn’t pull off the Northwest Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament upset over a potent Portland squad, 76-49 Wednesday at Columbia Basin… Continue reading

Peninsula College's DeShawn Rushmeyer (20) and Ese Onakpoma (2) battle for a rebound with Portland's Nydir Hodges (24) and Josh Lincoln (40) in the opening round of the NWAC tournament in Pasco on Wednesday. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

UPDATE: Port Angeles City Council approves compromise ordinance for STRs

New law passes on 4-3 vote

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe leaders told city staff in October 2022 that they intend to turn the space into an art gallery/gift shop. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Sequim office demolished

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown… Continue reading

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe leaders told city staff in October 2022 that they intend to turn the space into an art gallery/gift shop. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Casey Neill to perform Friday at The Palindrome

Singer-songwriter Casey Neill, joined by keyboardist Jenny Conlee, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The concert, presented by Rainshadow Recording, is at… Continue reading

Cast members from ‘The Lion in Winter’ to sit for Drink and Draw

A Drink and Draw event with cast from “The Lion in Winter” will be conducted Thursday at Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front… Continue reading

Closures for fish passages shortened

DOT says Tumwater Creek project down to 80 days

CrabFest under new leadership; Nagel leaves popular attraction

This year’s festival will remain at Red Lion Hotel paring lot, City Pier

With Rebecca Gilbert (playing Clairee) looking on, Jennifer Saul (left, as Truvy) and Sunshine Petersen (as Shelby) rehearse a scene in Olympic Theatre Arts’ “Steel Magnolias” last week. The play opens March 8 for a three-weekend run. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Found family a theme in ‘Steel Magnolias’

Production opens on International Women’s Day, kicking off a three-weekend run

With Rebecca Gilbert (playing Clairee) looking on, Jennifer Saul (left, as Truvy) and Sunshine Petersen (as Shelby) rehearse a scene in Olympic Theatre Arts’ “Steel Magnolias” last week. The play opens March 8 for a three-weekend run. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

KONP Home Show set for this weekend

KONP’s 39th annual Clallam County Home and Lifestyle Show returns this weekend with more than 120 exhibitor booths. The show is scheduled… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Smells like spring fever

THERE MAY BE nothing more beautiful than pussywillows in the snow. Unless it’s the white blossoms of the Indian plum above the pale, yellow flower… Continue reading

Peninsula College celebrates Billy Frank Jr. Day

Peninsula College will observe Billy Frank Jr. Day with events on Thursday. The day will begin with a screening of “The Beautiful… Continue reading