Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Dungeness flood plan wins approval
The Clallam County commissioners unanimously approved the Dungeness River Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan on June 23.
Carlsborg GMA decision overturned
The Carlsborg urban growth area doesn't need a sewer system in the near future after all, Clallam County Superior Court Judge Ken Williams ruled on Friday.
Snaps, crackles and pops will fill the air this Fourth of July as residents celebrate the nation's birthday.
Beating puts youth into hospital
A fight between two 14-year-olds during a physical education class at Sequim Middle School on June 15 put one of the youths in the hospital.
It's been three years now without a Mother's Day telephone call from her son Mike, and Sue Mason just wants to know what happened to him when he disappeared in Olympic National Forest in 2006.
1st Federal grants OMC $375K for mammography
In a calculated effort to lower the occurrence of advanced breast cancer in Clallam and Jefferson counties, First Federal awarded Olympic Medical Center $375,000 from the First Federal Community Dividend Program.
Wed, Jun 24, 2009
'It's time to save!' campaign will highlight water conservation
Summer is here and that means it's time to ... save water?
Ten fifth-graders from Greywolf and Helen Haller elementary schools sliced and diced their way into culinary competition on May 30.
Taking your time: pause and effect
Good Grief
Taco Bell's cannon will roar in Sequim.
Spring Fling nets $19,000 for River Center
The Dungeness River Audubon Center director can breathe a little easier. He topped his River Center co-worker by a hair and, in the process, kept his own.
Sequim residents fight litter, too
The Clallam County sheriff isn't the only one who is trying to do something about littering along the area's roadways.
Sequim presents Music and Movies
The Music and Movies in the Park series at the James Center for Performing Arts, 202 Blake Ave., has begun.
Sequim activist and local merchant dies
Alice "Jean" Haught, owner and proprietress of Dungeness Bay Wine and Cheese and Queen's Cabinet, died Tuesday, June 16, after suffering complications of a stroke on May 27.
Road work begins in Burnt Hill area
A timber sale is under way in a portion of the Burnt Hill area south of Sequim and those using the area for recreation are urged to be especially cautious, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has announced.
Like finding a $20 bill under the sofa cushions, thousands of enthusiasts will find treasures from Sequim's farm soil this summer.
Rider, thrown from horse, rescued near Lost Mountain
A 52-year-old man from out of state suffered fractured ribs when thrown from his horse Monday afternoon while riding a trail along 1200 DNR Road, off the west end of Olson Road near Lost Mountain Road.
Remote camera catching illegal dumpers on DNR land
If you're dumping trash and yard waste in remote areas of Clallam County such as state Department of Natural Resources land, Sheriff Bill Benedict has a message for you: Don't.
Propane biz strives to pass along savings
Michael Dew has gas. With his longtime friend and business partner Kevin Widell - owner of A+ Equipment Rentals, Inc. - Dew is providing the Clallam and Jefferson county areas with all their propane needs.
The master gardener foundation of the olympic peninsula hosts its 16th annual home garden tour of seven sequim gardens. Tickets are $15 per person prior to the june 27 tour, $20 day of tour, available at many local nurseries.
Olympic Christian School celebrates 5 graduates
Small in size but getting a big send off, five students from Olympic Christian School earned their high school diplomas this June.
Discoveries
Lost woman located due to tracking bracelet
An elderly woman who wandered away from Costco was located Saturday afternoon after a 90-minute search aided by her Operation Lifesaver tracking bracelet.
Legislature OKs hefty grant for Friends of the Fields
Finn Hall Farm is one step closer to being preserved as farmland forever.
Kitsap Bank turns down TARP funding
Olympic Bancorp, the holding company for Kitsap Bank, was approved to receive up to $21 million through the Treasury's Capital Purchase Program.
Houses open nationwide June 27-28
This weekend's Nationwide Open House will provide first-time home buyers with an opportunity to view numerous homes, many at reduced prices, while the federal government's $8,000 tax credit still is available.
Guild gala raises $50k for Children's Hospital
The Trey Green Guild raised more than $50,000 for Seattle Children's hospital at its fourth fundraiser June 13 at The Cutting Garden in Sequim, Attendance and donations have increased yearly.
Five Sequim P.C. grads earn 'medalist' distinction
Nineteen Peninsula College graduates were honored as the college's 2009 President's Medalists at the college's board of trustees meeting June 9 in Port Angeles. This distinction is awarded each year to graduates who show scholarly excellence.
Our Birds
The fight against hunger continues with the Sequim Food Bank opening its doors for a third session.
End-of-year conferences have 93-percent turnout
Sequim Middle School students, in sixth-eighth grade, participated in Sequim's first student-led conferences.
Education group fetes student reps
The Sequim Education Foundation board of directors recently honored Melissa Karapostoles and Annika Lawrence for their service as student representatives.
The city's banner stand at Washington Street and Sunnyside Avenue that was damaged in October 2008 won't be replaced until 2010 or later when sufficient general fund money or hotel/motel taxes are available, the Sequim City Council decided Monday night.
Council delays picks for Sequim Speaks
The city council deferred selecting members of the Sequim Speaks advisory committee Monday night until more applications are received from city residents.
Construction crew needed for 2010 float
The Irrigation Festival float is one of the most visible parts of the festival as it travels to approximately 16 parades throughout the year and represents Sequim around Western Washington. The festival committee is searching for a new float construction chairman as well as a float designer for the upcoming festival year.
Clang, clang or clunk? City eyes P.A. trolley
A 25-passenger trolley declared surplus by the Port Angeles City Council on June 2 could be headed for Sequim if enough partners are found to make it feasible.
Clallam County sets public hearing on rural moderate zones
The Clallam County commissioners plan a public hearing on proposed ordinance and zoning map amendments to bring the county into compliance with the state Growth Management Act.
City manager salary to be $100K-$130K
The salary range for the next city manager will be between $100,000 and $130,000, the city council unanimously decided at its Monday night meeting.
Church keeps kilt tradition alive
With bagpipes, kilts and haggis, St. Luke's Episcopal Church continued its annual Kirkin O' the Tartan.
The New Old Time Chautauqua, a musical vaudeville circus, plays on June 27 at McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend.
Celebrities should support OTA drive
Observations
Carlsborg sewer costs raise residents' concerns
Skepticism and fear permeated the first meeting on the proposed sewer and reuse water system for the Carlsborg urban growth area held June 18 at Greywolf Elementary School.
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