Jim Manders

Sequim: Hyer Farm plans still in limbo

SEQUIM -- Clallam County officials still haven't decided whether to accept the historic farm structures as a possible home for artists' studios and businesses. Hyer… Continue reading

Sequim: Three applicants for high school principal probably eliminated before screening begins

SEQUIM -- Three applicants to be Sequim High School's next principal may have eliminated themselves from consideration because they didn't respond to all questions on… Continue reading

Sequim: Sale of former ShopRite store near completion

SEQUIM -- The sale of the former ShopRite grocery store in the 700 block of East Washington Street to a man who owns a Port… Continue reading

Sequim: “Clint’s Dandy Digger” gets improvements in war against dandelions

SEQUIM -- When Clint Jones came up with an idea for a tool to rid his yard of dandelions two years ago he only had… Continue reading

Sequim: Teacher sets up science Web sites

SEQUIM -- A Sequim High School teacher's efforts to help students learn about science through a series of Web sites has been recognized by the… Continue reading

Sequim: Library trustees balk at proposed site

Sequim's next library probably won't be built next to Sequim Middle School on Hendrickson Road. North Olympic Library System trustees did not take action Thursday… Continue reading

Peninsula: Olympic hospital executive joins politicos in bid to fix Medicare

Proposed legislation to increase Medicare payments to states like Washington received the unqualified endorsement of Olympic Medical Center CEO Mike Glenn on Monday when it… Continue reading

Sequim: Mayor accuses county of playing politics

SEQUIM -- Mayor Walt Schubert accused Clallam County commissioners Wednesday with playing politics with the $350,000 Opportunity Fund grant application the city filed to fund… Continue reading

Emergency officials criticize PA harbor oil spill cleanup

PORT ANGELES -- Two local emergency managers are upset over cleanup efforts after nearly 500 gallons of fuel oil spilled into Port Angeles Harbor early… Continue reading

Clallam: County to seek grant money with Forks in hopes of doubling town jail

Clallam County and the city of Forks may join forces to double the size of the Forks jail and ease overcrowding in the county jail… Continue reading

Sequim: Tipsy crane narrowly misses duplexes

SEQUIM -- The operator of a crane and residents in several nearby duplexes escaped unhurt Sunday evening when the machinery tipped onto its side while… Continue reading

Lost Mountain Ranch no mystery — it”ll open for public and equestrian events

SEQUIM -- Nestled in a valley at the end of Lost Mountain Road, Lee and Jennifer Gates' dream is just a few weeks from becoming… Continue reading

Blyn: Casino success will not translate into per capita payments

BLYN -- The Jamestown S'Klallam tribe's 7 Cedars Casino isn't generating the kind of income leading to per capita payments to tribal members. And even… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Mental health crisis center proposed — if funding can be found

PORT ANGELES -- Four years after operational funding for a crisis mental health center was soundly defeated by Clallam County, a new care plan is… Continue reading

Sequim: Board considers new library site

SEQUIM -- Three North Olympic Library System directors Tuesday indicated their willingness to float a trial balloon to gauge public interest in construction of a… Continue reading

Peninsula: Ex-Sequim mayor says he”ll challenge Rep. Buck in fall

Former Sequim Mayor Bill Thomas announced Monday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the state House of Representatives seat currently held by Jim… Continue reading

Sunshine brings out smiles for 15,000 at Irrigation Festival parade

SEQUIM -- The city put on its best face Saturday for the 107th annual Sequim Irrigation Festival parade. The weather police were nowhere in sight… Continue reading

Sequim: Grand Parade a longstanding part of Irrigation Festival tradition

SEQUIM -- Community festivals are about carrying on traditions, and the parade has always been the focal point of the Sequim Irrigation Festival. The festival… Continue reading

Sequim: Irrigation Festival springs back to life today

SEQUIM -- Sequim's celebration of irrigation roars back to life today with a number of events on the schedule. The 107th Irrigation Festival runs through… Continue reading

Sequim: High school principal takes same job at bigger school in Walla Walla

SEQUIM -- After three years of guiding education efforts at Sequim High School, Principal Brian Pendleton will become principal of Walla Walla High School. His… Continue reading