Joe Smillie

Fran McNair

Agency: Peninsula air-quality readings good so far

SEQUIM –– Early readings from four air-quality monitors installed as part of a two-year study of air pollution on the North Olympic Peninsula show low… Continue reading

Fran McNair

Sequim picks City Hall bond underwriter

SEQUIM –– D.A. Davidson & Co. has been selected to underwrite an estimated $10 million in bonds for construction of a new City Hall/police station… Continue reading

Sequim Domino's Pizza owner Chris Farmer

Sequim fundraiser delivers kids’ swim passes

SEQUIM –– Thanks to the city's appetite for pizza, 41 children will be able to swim this summer. Chris Farmer, owner of the Domino's Pizza… Continue reading

Sequim Domino's Pizza owner Chris Farmer
Plans to restore the land around the old 3 Crabs restaurant building at Dungeness will be discussed in a meeting led by the North Olympic Salmon Coalition on Wednesday.  -- Photo by Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Idea for Dungeness’ 3 Crabs area to be unveiled this week

DUNGENESS –– A plan to remove the building that once housed the 3 Crabs restaurant and replace it with a public beach will be unveiled… Continue reading

Plans to restore the land around the old 3 Crabs restaurant building at Dungeness will be discussed in a meeting led by the North Olympic Salmon Coalition on Wednesday.  -- Photo by Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
Michelle Cole

School district asks Sequim Irrigation Festival to move carnival

SEQUIM –– The Sequim School District has asked organizers of the Irrigation Festival to find a new home for their annual carnival. Superintendent Kelly Shea… Continue reading

Michelle Cole

Probe continues into discovery of Sequim refrigerant

SEQUIM –– Public health officials are at least several weeks away from determining why Freon 22, a banned refrigerant, was found in wells serving residences… Continue reading

Center Valley Animal Rescue Director Sara Penhallegon keeps on eye on rescued horses at her facility

Rescued Chimacum horses said to be ready for new homes

QUILCENE –– Four horses seized by Jefferson County Animal Control Officer Deputy Alex Mintz in March have recovered from starvation and dehydration and are ready… Continue reading

Center Valley Animal Rescue Director Sara Penhallegon keeps on eye on rescued horses at her facility

Sequim eyes solar-powered City Hall

SEQUIM –– As they prepared plans for a new City Hall, City Council members reviewed with their construction consultant how much focus to put on… Continue reading

Michael Smith

Big bucks raised for new Sequim senior center

BLYN – Sequim’s Senior Activity Center got an estimated $18,000 closer to a new building after 125 people attended a gala auction at 7 Cedars… Continue reading

Michael Smith
The Sequim City Council will discuss options for replacing its current City Hall with a new $15 million building at a special session today at 5 p.m. in the Sequim Transit Center

How green does the new City Hall go? Sequim council discusses today

SEQUIM –– In a city renowned for its sunshine, should the City Hall be powered by solar panels? This type of question will be debated… Continue reading

The Sequim City Council will discuss options for replacing its current City Hall with a new $15 million building at a special session today at 5 p.m. in the Sequim Transit Center
Bob Middleburg displays Bob's Kickin' Cancer Soap

Soap that cures cancer? No miracle, but good fundraiser

PORT TOWNSEND –– Although its ultimate goal is to cleanse, the newest bar from Townsend Bay Soap Co. owners Bob and Carol Middelburg also will… Continue reading

Bob Middleburg displays Bob's Kickin' Cancer Soap
Russ Harned of Mill Creek guides his 4½-year-old American cocker spaniel

Fleet-footed canines tackle obstacles in Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club agility contest [ *** GALLERY *** ]

SEQUIM –– This place has gone to the dogs. Tall dogs, squat dogs, furry and hairless dogs descended upon Carrie Blake Park in the hundreds… Continue reading

Russ Harned of Mill Creek guides his 4½-year-old American cocker spaniel

Refrigerant in water wells near Sequim a mystery

SEQUIM –– Clallam County is investigating a mysterious concentration of Freon 22, a refrigerant once commonly used in heat pumps and air conditioners, recently discovered… Continue reading

Sequim acts on requests by developers [Corrected)

SEQUIM –– The City Council took action this week on measures requested by developers. The council Tuesday unanimously allowed an extension for a large retail… Continue reading

Sequim council OKs consultant’s rate hike study

SEQUIM –– On a split vote Tuesday night, the City Council accepted a consultant’s recommendation to increase water and sewer rates 4 percent a year… Continue reading

Islander Pizza & Pasta Shack closes its doors out of blue

SEQUIM –– The Islander Pizza & Pasta Shack closed its doors Saturday, apparently without warning to customers, employees or the owner of the building at… Continue reading

Men prep clean-shaven mugs for Sequim beard, mustache challenge

SEQUIM –– Seven men showed off their clean-shaven faces this week for the last time in the next five weeks as they kicked off the… Continue reading

Islander Pizza & Pasta Shack closes its doors out of blue

SEQUIM –– The Islander Pizza & Pasta Shack closed its doors Saturday, apparently without warning to customers, employees or the owner of the building at… Continue reading

Sequim City Attorney Craig Ritchie

REMINDER — Sequim beard, mustache contest kickoff, photographs, is 2 p.m. today

SEQUIM –– Sequim, it's time to let your — facial — hair down. As part of the celebration of Sequim's first century, the city's centennial… Continue reading

Sequim City Attorney Craig Ritchie

High school musical receives Seattle award nominations

SEQUIM –– Sequim High School’s operetta “Footloose” was nominated for five honors as Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre announced its slate of candidates for the 2013… Continue reading