Jan Rodak

Sequim: City Council clears path for Wal-Mart, Home Depot shopping centers

SEQUIM -- It looks as if the controversial "big box" retail development some have sought -- and others have feared -- is on its way… Continue reading

Sequim: Memorial on hold for all-star softball player killed in car crash

SEQUIM -- A memorial service for KayDee Campbell, the 13-year-old Sequim Middle School student killed in a July 19 car accident, will probably have to… Continue reading

Sequim: Incumbent city councilman to seek re-election

SEQUIM -- City Councilman John Beitzel on Wednesday became the fourth council member to announce plans to seek another term. Beitzel's announcement means that all… Continue reading

Sequim: Memorial fund set up for girl killed in car crash

SEQUIM -- A memorial fund has been set up to help pay funeral expenses for KayDee Campbell, the 13-year-old Sequim Middle School student who died… Continue reading

Sequim: City Council members look to fall elections

SEQUIM -- He may be retiring soon from his post as J.C. Penney Co. Inc. store manager, but Ron Farquhar says he isn't ready to… Continue reading

Sequim: Crash victim, 13, dies; remembered as gifted athlete and inquisitive girl

SEQUIM -- KayDee Campbell had star potential. She was an enormously talented athlete who excelled at basketball, softball and even football, which she played with… Continue reading

Sequim: Merchants ponder how to bring some of Lavender Festival’s success downtown

SEQUIM -- While the Dungeness Valley's many lavender farms recoup from three days of nonstop visitors, merchants in downtown Sequim are wondering how to rebound… Continue reading

Sequim: Young softball player on life-support after car crash in Seattle area

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS SEQUIM -- A Sequim Middle School student, critically injured in a car crash after her all-star team competed in a softball tournament,… Continue reading

Sequim: Swiss couple ordered deported by U.S. government

SEQUIM -- Nicole Derung is a 3-year-old like many others, coveting a collection of plastic jewelry and stickers with Pokemon, Barbie and SpongeBob themes. Her… Continue reading

Sequim: Lavender aficionados get head start on this weekend’s festival

SEQUIM -- The seventh annual Celebrate Lavender Festival officially kicks off today, but don't tell that to the lavender farm owners who've been inundated with… Continue reading

Sequim: Business smell the lavender and the money for three-day festival

SEQUIM -- The stage is set for the three-day Celebrate Lavender Festival, which promises to draw several thousand people to the area known for its… Continue reading

Sequim: Mayor irked over lack of interest from public – — – unless it’s about shopping centers

SEQUIM -- In stark contrast to marathon sessions over big shopping centers during the past three weeks, the City Council managed Monday night to take… Continue reading

Sequim: Transportation hearing on tap for City Council on Monday

SEQUIM -- The City Council wants to hear from citizens Monday night on a proposed six-year transportation improvement plan. Council members will hear public input… Continue reading

Sequim: Clallam County suggests Priest Road closure if Wal-Mart, other “big box” stores built

SEQUIM -- Clallam County transportation officials have thrown a new wrinkle into the city's "big box" retail development saga -- possibly closing a road. In… Continue reading

Sequim: Personal, business issues delay City Council consideration of Wal-Mart, shopping center appeals

SEQUIM -- The waiting continues for a decision by the City Council on whether plans for two major retail developments will go forward. The council… Continue reading

Sequim: Only 20 turn out to tell Planning Commission how shopping centers should look

SEQUIM -- City planning commissioners heard from a small audience Tuesday night on how large-scale retail developments coming to Sequim ought to look. About 20… Continue reading

Sequim: Another contentious hearing over Wal-Mart

SEQUIM -- The City Council heard final testimony Monday night on appeals challenging construction of a Wal-Mart "superstore" at Sequim's western entrance. The meeting was… Continue reading

Sequim: Investigators now think July 4 house fire was started by fireworks

SEQUIM -- A house fire that caused extensive damage Friday night was probably started by fireworks, investigators say. The fire broke out about 11:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Sequim: City officials seek public comment on future design of large-scale retail buildings

SEQUIM -- As the retail development saga continues to percolate, city planning officials want to know the public's ideas on how to regulate large-scale growth.… Continue reading

Sequim: 15 hours of city hearings this week, but long road toward regional shopping center still lies ahead

SEQUIM -- The first phase of legal wrangling may be over, but a long road awaits all parties entrenched in the controversy over major retail… Continue reading