Wed, May 13, 2009
Dallas Holman opened his mailbox recently to find a check worth $4,500. However, Holman wasn't expecting a check.
Rotarians help club keep track of members
Faced with the problem of keeping track of all the school-age children using its Sequim and Port Angeles facilities, officials from the local Boys & Girls Clubs called upon the Sequim Noon Rotary Club for help - and got it.
Richards receives AAUW May honor
The American Association of University Women's Clallam branch officers recently named Angela Suzanne Richards, a senior at Sequim High School, their May Girl of the Month.
Peninsula artists fight hunger with creativity
As a Sequim business owner and artist, Heather Boyd wants to make a difference in the community where she lives and works.
Moon Palace among 100 top Chinese restaurants
Celebrating its 30th year in business, the owners of Moon Palace want to give the authentic Chinese restaurant a face-lift.
The Washington Street branch of US Bank reopened Thursday after closing abruptly Wednesday afternoon when an employee showed flu-like symptoms
May meeting set for 109-unit project
A four-phase development to include 109 units of senior housing and 60,000 square feet of office and retail space is the subject of a public meeting set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the Sequim Transit Center, 190 W. Cedar St.
May is 'Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month'
The temperature outside is slowly rising as summer approaches and the sun sneaks out from behind the clouds.
Kitsap Bank has assumed all nine branches of Westsound Bank's deposits and branch operations, including the Sequim branch at 1320 W. Washington St.
If I were the Medicare czar ...
Health care for elders needs at least 5 fixes
H1N1 meds on shelves in Clallam
Although there are no probable or confirmed cases of H1N1 (swine) flu in Clallam County, the county health department, in coordination with the state of Washington, is staging medications in case there are cases that need treatment or preventive care.
Child rape trial reset to July
Aaron Hahn's trial on child rape and related charges, originally set to begin May 18, has been rescheduled to start July 13 before Clallam County Superior Court Judge Brooke Taylor.
Beach Watchers will monitor marina, Sequim Bay State Park
Clallam County Beach Watcher volunteers will collect water samples for the first time at John Wayne Marina and Sequim Bay State Park this spring and summer. The sampling will begin May 18 and continue until Labor Day.
Annual Duck Derby set for Sunday
In a matter of days, the Nippon Paper Industries canal will become a sea of yellow.
All aflutter over new book on birding
The bookmonger
In this year's brutal legislative session, the 24th District - including Sequim -- emerged pretty well, said Rep. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim.
Wed, May 6, 2009
Swine flu strain now thought mild
The swine flu strain thought to have originated in Mexico now appears to be a mild one contrary to initial reports, Clallam County health officer Dr. Tom Locke said at a May 1 press conference in Port Angeles.
Volunteers demonstrate how to build community
Sequim residents Tom Schaafsma and Kathryn Schreiner were two of five recipients of Clallam County Community Service Awards for 2009.
View OTA benches at festival - then bid!
For the second year, Olympic Theatre Arts is displaying "bench" art to be auctioned at its May 19 gala. The proceeds will go toward finishing the new Olympic Theatre Arts Center at 414 N. Sequim Ave.
Three trail sections funded in state budget
Three sections of the Olympic Discovery Trail received funding in the state's 2009-2010 capital projects budget, including the Dry Creek bridge that will help extend the trail west from Port Angeles to the Elwha River.
Theater awards $500 scholarship
Olympic Theatre Arts' chairman John Yeo presented the theater's annual student scholarship to Sequim High School sophomore Trey Baldwin on April 29.
The state of Washington honors Officer Kristine Fairbanks, U.S. Forest Service, and other law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and recognize officers who have given service beyond the call of duty at a special ceremony on May 8.
South Carolina city engineer is public works director
Sequim's new public works director, Ben Rankin of Clemson, S.C., said he was drawn to this area at first by all the opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Rebecca Redshaw
SMS students win state History Day cup
Local youths are making history with history - again.
Sextet of canine classes to start
Best Friend Nutrition presents six programs focused on alternative and holistic approaches to health and well-being for pets.
Sequim man honored by governor
'In too deep' isn't a phrase that registers with Sequim-resident Steve Rankin.
School district, board limit staff cutbacks
With a slightly rosier budget outlook heading into the 2009-2010 academic year, Sequim schools are keeping as many teachers as they can.
Scholarships stretch to local Boy Scouts
On April 21, Patrick Lauerman, far right, presented about $3,000 in college scholarships to local Boy Scouts, from left, Alex Lamb, James Clardy-Olson and Robbie Blenk in Troop 1491.
R&T Crystals celebrated grand opening April 22
Since he was 5 years old and picked up his first agate on the beach, Rick Williams has been a self-diagnosed rockhound.
Realtors pick top essays for American Home Week
Home, as the cliché goes, is where the heart is.
Port Angeles band releases third CD
Having spent the better part of a year recording shows, then replaying, remixing and remastering the best of the best tracks, Deadwood Revival is releasing its third CD.
PEAK leaders recognized by House resolution
The PEAK Leadership Program is a project of Peninsula College and Washington State University Team Jefferson Economic Development, which have joined ranks to develop a 10-month, annual community leadership program for 16 emerging leaders who reside in Clallam and Jefferson counties.
Nelson back for second internship with city
The city is getting help this year from not just one intern but two, Kristina Nelson in the legal department and Tricia Barrett in the public works and planning departments.
Legislature to fund ag rec projects
Friends of the Fields is proud to announce that Clallam County's application to the Recreation and Conservation Office of the state of Washington for Finn Hall Farm will be funded by the state Legislature.
Irrigation Fest events at a glance
The 114th Sequim Irrigation Festival really gets going this weekend with lots of fun activities for everyone.
Only seven hours after the Hood Canal bridge closed on May 1, the Washington State Department of Transportation had removed the 471-foot east-half draw pontoon.
Hearing on Wiley election draws 90
An estimated 90 people attended the Washington State Conservation Commission's April 29 public hearing in Port Angeles regarding the disputed Feb. 19 Clallam Conservation District supervisor election.
Just like an old journalist's saying, if you are willing to dig for the information, then the truth is waiting to be found. This also is true for local genealogy researchers.
Forks cop now faces misdemeanor
The felony charge of second-degree child rape against Forks Police Officer Erik Hanson, 33, was reduced last week to a two misdemeanor counts of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.
No one was injured but an unfinished house at 642 Schoolhouse Lane was destroyed April 30 by an early morning fire of undetermined origin.
Fifth-graders cut waste with worm power
Through slimy, stinky and clunky conditions, fifth-graders Dallas Allen, Morgan King, Grant Witherell and Alexander Mittmann go through their school's main hall each day collecting plastic recyclables and compostable materials for the school's worm bins.
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