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Local nonprofits that bring in tourists like the Sequim Irrigation Festival for events like its Strongman Competition, seen here in 2016, can apply for a new grant to help with some expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic through the City of Sequim. Applications end June 1. Sequim Gazette file photo by Michael Dashiell

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City starts grant to support Sequim-area tourism nonprofit groups

Applications due June 1

Assistant Fire Chief Tony Hudson with Clallam County Fire District 3 said firefighters responded twice to this house for fires between May 12-13. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

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Agnew home catches fire twice

An Agnew-area house caught fire twice, on May 12 and 13, with the second blaze engulfing the home,…

Konnor Parrish, an intern with Swinerton construction, moves wall reinforcing steel at the construction site of the new hotel at 7 Cedars Resort Casino Hotel in June 2019. Plans to hold a soft opening for 7 Cedars Casino’s new hotel set for this spring have been postponed. File photo by Jesse Major/Olympic Peninsula News Group

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Jamestown’s new resort’s soft opening moved to August

7 Cedars Casino remains closed

Logan Laxson loads a car with rolls on May 2 as part of a team of youths that volunteer at the Sequim Food Bank on Saturdays. That day would have been the second day of the Sequim Irrigation Festival, which Laxson serves on as a prince for the royalty court. “It’s rough not to have a festival, but it could be worse,” he said. “I’ll get a festival in October.” Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

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Teens continue keep Sequim Food Bank’s Saturday tradition going

Volunteers say they like sense of community, helping out

This August, the Sequim Valley Airport in the Carlsborg area would have hosted the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire and Fly-In for the eighth year. However, organizers cancelled this year’s event due to concerns about obtaining enough sponsors to make it viable, so they’ve postponed it to 2021. Sequim Gazette file photo by Matthew Nash

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Air Affaire organizers cancel 2020 event, plan return in 2021

Balloonist concerned about future flights

Adopt a Sequim High Senior project continues in wake of COVID-19

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Adopt a Sequim High Senior project continues in wake of COVID-19

Graduates-to-be hopeful for celebration

Black Bear Diner seeks donations for Food Bank

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Black Bear Diner seeks donations for Food Bank

The Black Bear Diner Sequim, 1471 E Washington St., seeks donations for the Sequim Food Bank, which will…

Larry Grant, a maintenance worker and driver for Suncrest Village Retirement Community, helps load the bus for residents who signed up for items from the Sequim Food Bank. Grant said they sign up and he returns to pick up their food every two weeks. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

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Food Bank expands distribution options

Families eligible for meal bags on weekends

Applications for businesses to apply for the City of Sequim’s new COVID-19 Small Business Rapid Relief Program goes through May 15. Up to $250,000 is available to support businesses in city limits. Sequim Gazette file photo

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City, chamber partner for $250K Small Business Relief Program

New effort runs parallel to chamber’s fund

Agencies talk coronavirus impact on utilities, customers

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Agencies talk coronavirus impact on utilities, customers

Shut-offs postponed, relief programs continue

This time of year, flamingos are seen around Sequim as a fundraiser for the high school’s graduating class’ safe and sober party. However, due to COVID-19 limitations and other fundraisers being shut down, class party organizers seek continued support to honor the class of 2020. Sequim Gazette file photo by Michael Dashiell

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Sequim graduation conversations continue

Safe and Sober Party seeks support for 12th graders

Facebook group looks to “adopt” and support Sequim 12th graders

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Facebook group looks to “adopt” and support Sequim 12th graders

They’ve worked hard, kept their grades up, served the community, lettered in sports, set up scholarships and future…

Two new members, Sarah Kincaid and Michael “Mike” Pence, were chosen for vacant seats on the Sequim City Council on April 27. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

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Sequim city council selects two new members

Kincaid, Pence replace Miller and States