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Wed, May 13, 2009

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 absorbs Westsound

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.

Community news briefs

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.

Business Briefs

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

24th District holds on

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.

State to honor Fairbanks

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.

Sofa Cinema

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.

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