Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Stimulus funds accelerate dam removal
The long-awaited Elwha River dams removal and river restoration project - originally planned for 2006 - now will begin one year earlier than the 2012 target date due to federal stimulus funding
Smoking guns: Do cigarettes matter?
If nothing else is going on and a newspaper inkslinger is in search of material to write about, the police are always fertile territory. Never a dull moment.
SHS Operetta Club brings Disney to Sequim
Adults and children can dine with characters from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast."
Sequim student picked for national science camp
Ashiyah M. Cays-Vesterby, a senior at Sequim High School, has been named by the Washington Department of Education to attend the National Youth Science Camp, held July 1-25 near Bartow, W.V., in the Monongahela National Forest. Two students are chosen to represent each state.
Sequim Speaks, and city listens
If Thursday's kickoff meeting was any indication, the city's new Sequim Speaks advisory committee is shaping up to be a success.
Sequim firm gets patent
Xyratex Technologies Inc. recently secured a patent with the U.S. Patent Office for an innovative "megasonic cascade scrubber" for high speed cleaning of disc media for hard drives.
Sequim Education Foundation names Student Film Festival winners
The evening of April 24, the Sequim Education Foundation hosted its fourth annual Student Film Festival at the Sequim High School auditorium.
Sequim Dog Park to host 'Woof and Walk'
Cats beware: The Irrigation Festival will be full of dog-related events.
Schools get $500K state budget reprieve
Sequim school officials are faced with cutting about $1.3 million from the 2009-2010 budget, half a million dollars less than the "worst case scenario" they prepared for.
School Briefs
School board considers saving First Teacher
MATTHEW NASH
Rotary provides relief to Italy quake victims
International disaster relief charity ShelterBox distributed 365 boxes and 500 blankets to victims after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck L'Aquila, Italy, on April 6.
Robin Hill Farm greenhouse will grow Elwha plants
A $358,000 contract for design and construction of the National Park Service's new greenhouse and nursery in Robin Hill Farm County Park has was awarded to Northcon, Inc. of Hayden, Idaho.
Quake drill goes smoothly
Last Wednesday's statewide earthquake drill went "pretty smoothly" at the Clallam County Courthouse, said Emergency Management Department Director Bob Martin.
P.C. Foundation seeks community funds
The Peninsula College Foundation is looking for community members who are passionate about education and realize just how important a college education is in this tough economy.
N'awlins dishes please the palate
Kitchen Korner
Newcomers will clear the air
The Newcomers' Club of the North Olympic Peninsula meets for a social time at 11:30 a.m. at Club 7, Seven Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim, Blyn.
Nature by the numbers: La Push Beaches 2 and 3
Discoveries
Meetings Calendar
Letters to the editor
HCB Day-2
Commuters, vacationers and the entire Olympic Peninsula will be affected by the 12:01 a.m. May 1 closing of the Highway 104 Hood Canal bridge for six weeks.
German deli opens 6 days a week
Maybe it's the sun and summer-like weather, or maybe it's the success of opening his dream restaurant, but Sequim resident Tom Heinz is absolutely glowing.
Galare: Fit to be Thaied
The Dish on Dish
From the police blotter
Forks officer booked for child rape
Forks Police Officer Erik Hanson, 33, was arrested and booked into the Clallam County jail on April 23 on a charge of second-degree child rape. His bail was set at $5,000.
For Pete's sake, party in Sequim
Pete Seeger is celebrating his 90th birthday on May 3 at Madison Square Garden with Bruce, Arlo, Emmylou, Joan and many more. If you can't make it to New York on such a short notice, don't feel bad.
First Federal funds organic garden walkways
After getting a grant from First Federal, the Community Organic Garden of Sequim is installing new sidewalks.
Festival's first weekend has downhome flavor
The 114th Sequim Irrigation Festival begins on Saturday, May 2, with some tried-and-true events as well as some new ones.
Feel the impact of music
Music has a mysterious impact on people. It can make them cry, laugh or stand up and clap. Music's effect depends on the style, the individual and science.
Employment programs receive federal stimulus money
Employment programs for low-income adults and dislocated workers in Clallam County will get an extra $386,000 next month because of the federal stimulus program.
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