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COVID cases rising on Olympic Peninsula; increase follows statewide trend

Jefferson County on Sunday confirmed six new COVID-19 cases and one death of a man who had been…

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COVID spikes in Clallam; J & J shots exceeded 600 on Peninsula

Health officials in Clallam and Jefferson counties say more than 650 residents were administered the one-shot Johnson &…

Mike Pence. Photo courtesy of City of Sequim

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City councilor’s video directs foul language toward resident

Conflict continues after locals call for Pence’s resignation

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Everyone 16 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine

All Washington state residents 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Thursday, and health officials are…

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J&J vaccine on pause; alternative dates, vaccine offered on peninsula

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been paused for use until further notice, and officials on the…

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Clallam County withdraws support for Blyn roundabout

Clallam County commissioners have changed course on a proposed roundabout for U.S. Highway 101 in Blyn.

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Retired fireman seeks relief from mounting medical bills

Sequim’s Fred Banks breathing better after lung transplant

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Pence supported by majority of council over résumé

No action taken on his position

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School district considers change to elementary model

The Sequim School District is gauging staff interest into changing its elementary grade school instruction model from two…

Multiple law enforcement agencies are not pursuing abuse allegations against Francis and Shelley Jefferson, pictured, after months of investigation. Sequim Deputy Police Chief Mike Hill said they declined to file criminal charges after a thorough review of reported incidents that Shelley Jefferson neglected and abused foster children in her care. Photo courtesy Sequim School District

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Police agencies, prosecutor decline abuse allegations against Sequim couple

An investigation into a Sequim couple, including an elementary school administrator, over alleged abuse of foster children resulted…

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Creamery cleared to begin distribution again

Owners take more precautions to prevent bacterium

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Sports

New horizons for peninsula woman

From “baby steps” to a full marathon, Dana Lawson’s journey is just getting started.

Sequim composer Jennifer Thomas’ songs continue to be used by professional figure skaters, including three competitors at the 2021 World Figure Skating Championships in Stockholm, Sweden in late March. Her songs were a part of routines that helped Belgium, Japan and South Korea qualify spots at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Photo by Ron Southworth

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Figure skaters bring Sequim composer’s songs to World Championships

Thomas hopes to hear her song played in 2022 Winter Olympics