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A member of the U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces keeps watch while the Buck Ellard Band performs during the Unity of Effort event last year. It was billed as a chance for the community to “thank first responders and military professionals that keep communities and the nation safe,” hosted by Security Services Northwest Inc. and Fort Discovery, Inc. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Full lineup set for Unity of Effort on Saturday

Annual event honors efforts of first responders

A member of the U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces keeps watch while the Buck Ellard Band performs during the Unity of Effort event last year. It was billed as a chance for the community to “thank first responders and military professionals that keep communities and the nation safe,” hosted by Security Services Northwest Inc. and Fort Discovery, Inc. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
A 1956 Bel Air Nomad attracts passersby with its reflective chrome at the Sequim Prairie Nights Car Show last year. The pattern on the underside of the hood is the reflection of the engine, a Corvette 546 HP. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Prairie Nights revs up for Saturday show

It’s almost time to show and shine. The seventh annual Sequim Prairie Nights will look to bring some of the top cars, trucks… Continue reading

A 1956 Bel Air Nomad attracts passersby with its reflective chrome at the Sequim Prairie Nights Car Show last year. The pattern on the underside of the hood is the reflection of the engine, a Corvette 546 HP. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Workers with Beynon Sports of Oregon flatten new material for the high jump area on July 19. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim track receiving upgrade

Resurfacing to allow first track meets in three seasons

Workers with Beynon Sports of Oregon flatten new material for the high jump area on July 19. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Marylaura Ramponi, right, speaks with Sequim School District superintendent Regan Nickels following the July 15 board meeting. Facilities naming committee members were unanimous in accepting Ramponi’s $1 million donation for the district’s vocational education center. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Donation to name Sequim CTE center

Sequim resident gives $1M toward project

Marylaura Ramponi, right, speaks with Sequim School District superintendent Regan Nickels following the July 15 board meeting. Facilities naming committee members were unanimous in accepting Ramponi’s $1 million donation for the district’s vocational education center. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim School Board approves $46.9M budget for 2024-2025

Spending, revenue plan looks to build back general fund

“Remember Me,” the large-scale mural on the American Legion-Jack Grennan Post 62 hall, was unveiled at a public event on Saturday. (Melissa Klein)

American Legion mural displays World War I hero

‘Remember Me’ includes portrait of Jack Grennan

“Remember Me,” the large-scale mural on the American Legion-Jack Grennan Post 62 hall, was unveiled at a public event on Saturday. (Melissa Klein)
Jen Huffman Joe Rantz, who grew up in Sequim and won a gold medal in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, is shown in his University of Washington rowing uniform.

SEQUIM HALL OF FAME: Inaugural class including Rantz, Dryke and 2011 softball champs gets its due Sept. 14

Swimmers, Basketball coach Kaps, star Ryan Kaps and more all honored

Jen Huffman Joe Rantz, who grew up in Sequim and won a gold medal in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, is shown in his University of Washington rowing uniform.
Law enforcement officers arrest a man who allegedly led a high-speed chase from Port Angeles to Sequim along U.S. Highway 101 on Wednesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Man arrested following chase on U.S. Highway 101

Law enforcement officers arrested a man following a high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 101 from Port Angeles to Sequim. Jason Viada, Port Angeles… Continue reading

Law enforcement officers arrest a man who allegedly led a high-speed chase from Port Angeles to Sequim along U.S. Highway 101 on Wednesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Library expansion gets financing from State Treasurer’s office

Certificates of Participation sold to help agencies obtain funding for projects, equipment

Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lilly’s Safe Haven fills in animal rescue gaps

Director brings in abandoned roosters, ducks and sheep

Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim City Council member Vicki Lowe and Sequim School Board president Eric Pickens talk at a joint meeting at the city council’s chambers on June 25. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim city, school leaders discuss housing

Enrollment has decreased, but several projects are in pipeline

Sequim City Council member Vicki Lowe and Sequim School Board president Eric Pickens talk at a joint meeting at the city council’s chambers on June 25. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group Tyler Benedict leads the Sequim City Band at last year’s Independence Day celebration.

Sequim City Band preps patriotic playlist for Fourth

The Sequim City Band will open a day full of music and fireworks with the group’s annual Independence Day concert, “A Patriotic 4th… Continue reading

Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group Tyler Benedict leads the Sequim City Band at last year’s Independence Day celebration.

Sequim School District awaiting results of water testing

While testing for levels of lead in the drinking water in Sequim schools continues, district Superintendent Regan Nickels said most faucets tested have… Continue reading

Sequim schools to cut budget

Expenses could reduce by $2.5M

From left, Martha Collins, Christian Speidel, Roberta Cooper and Liz Harper join 20 other artists displaying a wide variety of creativity at the Artworks² third annual Invitational Art Show, set for Friday and Saturday in Port Townsend. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Annual show to feature variety of artisans at Fort Worden

Juried exhibition free on Friday, Saturday

From left, Martha Collins, Christian Speidel, Roberta Cooper and Liz Harper join 20 other artists displaying a wide variety of creativity at the Artworks² third annual Invitational Art Show, set for Friday and Saturday in Port Townsend. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim schools drop proposal to bump back start time

Survey respondents prefer to keep Greywolf Elementary at 8:30 a.m.

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim head coach Erik Wiker gives instruction to players in a non-league game at Spartan Stadium in Forks in September 2023.

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim head coach Erik Wiker steps down after two decades in charge

Won 123 games, eight league titles in 20 years

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim head coach Erik Wiker gives instruction to players in a non-league game at Spartan Stadium in Forks in September 2023.
Workers with Hoch Construction remove much of the structure at the Sequim Library location, 630 N. Sequim Ave., in preparation for the major expansion project. (Noah Glaude/North Olympic Library System)

Crews clearing way for expanded Sequim Library

Hoch Construction will add 3,800 square feet to location

Workers with Hoch Construction remove much of the structure at the Sequim Library location, 630 N. Sequim Ave., in preparation for the major expansion project. (Noah Glaude/North Olympic Library System)

Sequim schools plan cuts to staff

District aims to reduce force by 28 positions

Seabrook CEO Casey Roloff talks with community members about a planned 500- to 600-home development near Sequim Bay on April 23 at John Wayne Marina. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim site could include 600 homes

Developer eyeing property near John Wayne Marina

Seabrook CEO Casey Roloff talks with community members about a planned 500- to 600-home development near Sequim Bay on April 23 at John Wayne Marina. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)