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Siblings Felicity and Tucker Parrish will assist Children’s Religious Exploration (CRE) program lead teacher Kristi Queen when she delivers Sunday’s message at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

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FAITH NEWS — July 15, 2026

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 1033 N. Barr Road, will host a special service led by Children’s…

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Lacey Lovell, left, owner of Sofie’s Florist, beams as Soroptimist International of Sequim past president Linda Klinefelter praises her commitment to empowering women and girls in Clallam County during the organization’s recent installation of officers for 2026-27.

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Soroptimists honor Lovell, Dredla for their service

Lacey Lovell, the owner of Sofie’s Florist, was recognized during Soroptimist’s recent installation of officers for 2026-27 for…

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Wellness with Age: Tips for making exercise easier

By Crystal Linn

Emma Anderson

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Sequim Super Kid: Emma Anderson

At just 15, Emma Anderson is already making a meaningful impact in her community through leadership, volunteerism, and…

Photo by Jeene Hobbs/ Leopard slugs have distinctive markings. While not native to the Pacific Northwest, they are found globally.

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Get It Growing: Understanding slugs — one of western Washington’s most familiar garden visitors

When newcomers move to the Pacific Northwest (PNW), they may be in for a surprise when taking an…

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Maura and Gene Mattson from the Sequim Elks Lodge and Sequim Footprinters hand out American flags on July 4 to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial. They were two of 30 volunteers to hand out flags for two hours. Organizers said that the event was a meaningful way to foster local unity and patriotism on this landmark milestone.

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Groups give away flags to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

To commemorate America’s 250th birthday, local community service groups gathered on July 4 in downtown Sequim to hand…

West Seattle lawyer Paul Balkan, a 1987 graduate of Sequim High School, reached the summit of Alaska’s Denali on June 5.

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Peak performance: Former Sequim resident scales North America’s tallest mountain

Paul Balkan, Sequim High School Class of ‘87, conquers Alaska’s Denali

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Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., was a hoppin’ place on Saturday, July 11 as children and adults alike danced and clapped to the music of the Seattle-based Brian Waite Band. The trio of musicians performed “Adventurous Rock ‘n’ Roll” as part of the North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading Program.

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Rockin’ and rollin’ at the library

The Brian Waite Band had kids and adults alike dancing and clapping to their music Saturday when they…

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Sequim to host first Olympic Peninsula Brass & Winds Festival

The Sequim City Band, in partnership with the Association of Concert Bands (ACB), will host the inaugural Olympic…

Photo courtesy Ann Marie Henninger/ Joseph Henninger, pictured on May 18 after his Board of Review, earned his Eagle Scout rank in Scouting America, formerly Boy Scouts of America.

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Milestones: Henninger earns Eagle Scout rank

Henninger attains Eagle Scout rank

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The Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club’s raffle quilt has tickets available at A Stitch in Time Quilt Shoppe in Sequim and other businesses leading up to the club’s quilt show Aug. 7-8 at Sequim Community Church.

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Sunbonnet Sue’s show to return in August

Raffle quilt to appear across community

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Sequim Arts Commission invites entries for juried exhibition

The Sequim Arts Commission is accepting entries for “Beyond the Canvas” through July 17.

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Olympic Theatre Arts’ melodrama “Lavender Liberty” is a sequel to last year’s show that brings the characters up against change and the fear of doing things differently.

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OTA’s lavender melodrama serves up a sequel

Audience encouraged to cheer, jeer and laugh