In 2014, Sequim’s newsmakers included the failure of a $154 million school construction bond, a fire that changed Sequim’s downtown landscape, breaking ground of a multi-million-dollar Civic Center and a legal fight over two city initiatives, a fake kidnapping that made news outlets across the region, an election that saw few yet significant changes, and a number of government agencies and community members trying to figure out what to do with legalized pot.
Sequim Food Ban extends hours; transfer station announces closures; hoops camp slated, more
Fire crews reported to a two-story house fire Monday, Dec. 22, off Shore Road that displaced a family of seven.
The phrase “man’s best friend” has long been associated with dogs – alluding to the loyalty, companionship and closeness universally shared between mankind and dogs throughout history.
Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County is offering an educational series for people facing the challenge of living alone after losing a loved one.
The Clallam County Department of Community Development will hold regional public forums in January on the November 2014 Draft Shoreline Master Program (SMP).
A coalition of 14 land trusts and conservation organizations has formed the Shoreline Conservation Collaborative, committing to significantly increase the pace and quality of efforts to protect and restore Puget Sound.
Reports regarding recent criminal activity in the Sequim area.
Jane Manzer, Sequim Soroptimist president-elect, gave a $500 check to Donna Tidrick of Sequim Community Aid toward its Toys for Sequim Kids project.
Members of the Sequim Boys & Girls Club were invited to draw or paint a picture of a working woman they know and admire for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream art contest, which pays tribute to the launch of Soroptimist’s new program – Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls.
Erin Urquia Thomas of Sequim received her Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree at the Fall Quarter commencement of Palmer College of Chiropractic’s San Jose, Calif., campus on Friday, Dec. 5, in the theater of the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Our favorite photos from the past 12 months. Photos by Sequim Gazette staff, Jay Cline and Rich Tayor
The Washington Youth Academy celebrated the graduation of six students from the Sequim area during commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20.