Michael Dashiell

Sequim Elks benefit to raise funds for disabled veterans; organizers hopes it catches on across nation

SEQUIM — It’s a big idea in a small town, and Sequim resident Bill Ellis hopes his plan for raising money for disabled veterans catches… Continue reading

Sequim Middle School student Nicholas D'Amico won the top prize at the 2016 Sequim Education Foundation Student Film Festival for “Knock

Eighth-grader’s film takes top prize in Sequim festival

SEQUIM — Eighth-grader Nicholas D'Amico has this filmmaking thing down . . . almost. After winning the School Spirit Award in 2014 and Best Actor… Continue reading

Sequim Middle School student Nicholas D'Amico won the top prize at the 2016 Sequim Education Foundation Student Film Festival for “Knock
Gayle Stewart greets youths at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Healthy Community Coalition kickoff event last weekend in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

New Sequim coalition advocates healthy start with Ready, Set, Go 5210! initiative

SEQUIM — The shift is on. Members of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Healthy Community Coalition welcomed interested community members of all ages to their health initiative… Continue reading

Gayle Stewart greets youths at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Healthy Community Coalition kickoff event last weekend in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Free workshop to explore end-of-life conversations, decisions Wednesday in Port Angeles

SEQUIM — Awkward, uncomfortable and possibly a bit frightening — but the conversation is worth having. Paul Fiorini, chaplain/bereavement coordinator at Assured Hospice of Clallam… Continue reading

Sequim School District votes to increase facility rental fees

SEQUIM — Rental fees for Sequim School District facilities are going up. The School Board voted 4-0 Monday, with board member Heather Short absent, to… Continue reading

History teacher Craig Frick of Sequim

Port Townsend’s small Jefferson Community School has international reach

PORT TOWNSEND — Small school, big dreams. Nestled in downtown Port Townsend among the boutique shops, cafes and bistros, in a three-story building once used… Continue reading

History teacher Craig Frick of Sequim

Sequim schools eye survey for facility needs, community interest

SEQUIM — After four failed school construction bond attempts in the past two years, Sequim school leaders are seeking a fresh look at the issue.… Continue reading

Sequim churches, police seeking to help homeless

SEQUIM — The Rev. Bob Rhoads noted that things have changed in Sequim dramatically in the past few years, that up until about six years… Continue reading

Anna and Elsa are a pair of horses that Olympic Peninsula Equine Network members rescued in late February. ()

Sequim horse rescue takes animals after Belfair tragedy

SEQUIM — In Greek mythology, it is the phoenix that is regenerated out of the ashes of its predecessor, reborn to live once again. While… Continue reading

Anna and Elsa are a pair of horses that Olympic Peninsula Equine Network members rescued in late February. ()
The Greywolf Parent-Teacher Association is seeking funds to replace a large piece of playground equipment for younger students at the school after some equipment was deemed unsafe. — Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group ()

Pupils, parents raising funds to replace Calsborg playground equipment

CARLSBORG — This school year, recess has changed at Greywolf Elementary School in Carlsborg. Sequim School District officials completed in August an official assessment of… Continue reading

The Greywolf Parent-Teacher Association is seeking funds to replace a large piece of playground equipment for younger students at the school after some equipment was deemed unsafe. — Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group ()
Louie Rychlik

WEEKEND REWIND: Business owner, volunteer Louie Rychlik is named Sequim Citizen of the Year

SEQUIM — On four yellow pieces of notebook paper, Louie Rychlik had penned his acceptance speech. It featured one sentence: “I don't walk on water.”… Continue reading

Louie Rychlik
Louie Rychlik

Business owner, volunteer Louie Rychlik is named Sequim Citizen of the Year

SEQUIM — On four yellow pieces of notebook paper, Louie Rychlik had penned his acceptance speech. It featured one sentence: “I don't walk on water.”… Continue reading

Louie Rychlik
Stephanie Dinius

WEEKEND REWIND: Sequim standout to race Saturday for spot in Olympic Games

SEQUIM — She already had dropped band and basketball, so by the time she began racing with the Sequim Middle School's seventh-grade cross-country team, quitting… Continue reading

Stephanie Dinius
Stephanie Dinius

Sequim standout to race Saturday for spot in Olympic Games

SEQUIM — She already had dropped band and basketball, so by the time she began racing with the Sequim Middle School's seventh-grade cross-country team, quitting… Continue reading

Stephanie Dinius
Sequim High students Taylor Bullock and Emily Webb present information about the Sequim School District’s $54 million construction bond proposal to classmates in early January. — Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group ()

Sequim school bond proposal sparks interest in student voting

SEQUIM — For a number of Sequim teens, their first vote may help decide the future of their schools. A growing interest by young voters… Continue reading

Sequim High students Taylor Bullock and Emily Webb present information about the Sequim School District’s $54 million construction bond proposal to classmates in early January. — Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group ()