Sequim Gazette

In January 1974, Shirley and Bob Larmore launched the Sequim Shopper, a free publication that later evolved into a weekly community newspaper known as The Jimmy Come Lately Gazette in July of the same year. Following the sale of the paper and a redesign in 1990, the name was updated to the Sequim Gazette. Today, this newspaper is well-respected throughout Washington, having received General Excellence awards from the Washington Newspaper Publisher's Association from 2005 to 2008 and again in 2010. The Sequim area is famous for hosting the Lavender Weekend, which is the largest lavender festival in North America, as well as the Irrigation Festival, the oldest community festival in Washington state.

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Trial recycling program notifies residents of contamination

1 week ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

Olympic Disposal customers in the City of Sequim and portions of Clallam County should have received a mailer about the launch of a trial recycling awareness program that looks to reduce contamination in bins. Cameras from Saskatchewan-based Canadian cleantech startup Prairie Robotics will use global positioning systems and computers in three recycling trucks that check the contents of curbside recycling carts. If a contaminated item is located, then a mailer will be sent to the household.
Fourth of July fireworks moves for eagles, Garry oak trees

1 week ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

This Independence Day, Sequim’s fireworks show will move farther south to protect a family of eagles and nearby Garry oak trees. City of Sequim staff made the recommendation at the April 28 council meeting where they showed drone footage of a known eagle’s nest with two eaglets. The decision did not require a formal vote, staff said.
Nine-plus tons of contaminated wood removed from Dungeness Spit

1 week ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

In the last month, Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) and Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe staff removed more than nine tons of contaminated wood and debris from the Dungeness Spit.
Scenes from Crazy Callen Weekend

1 week ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

May Day protest Photo by Bob Martinson| About 700 people turned out late Thursday afternoon in a May Day protest against the Trump… May 7, 2025 1:30 am
City finalizes shift to remote utility meters

1 week ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

Meter readers are no longer roaming City of Sequim’s streets checking utility usage. Administrators recently announced that the city has fully switched over its utilities to remotely-read devices via radio waves. In total, that’s just under 3,100 utility meters, according to city staff. As of April 11, the remote meters were all live, according to city manager Matt Huish at the Sequim City Council meeting on April 14.
Grand Finale set for festival’s 130th year

1 week ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

With the fun of Crazy Callen Weekend over, organizers of the Sequim Irrigation Festival plan to host the festival’s Grand Finale Weekend in spectacular fashion for the hometown event’s 130th year. Set once again from May 8-11 are the historic walking tour from the Sequim Museum and Arts, Boys & Girls Clubs’ golf tournament, Classic Car Show, one-mile/5k run series, Grand Parade and the final weekend of the “Oklahoma!” operetta.
Sports recap: Wolves sweep Knights to finish regular season

1 week ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

Updated with new information May 6. Here’s a recap of Sequim High School’s prep sports from last week as many teams wind down their seasons or ready for league and state events. See more photos at sequimgazette.com. TennisUnder blustery conditions, the Wolves girls tennis team finished their regular season at home on May 2 with a sweep of Bremerton 7-0.
Operetta travels to ‘Oklahoma!’

2 weeks ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

Sequim High School’s operetta returns for another run during the Irrigation Festival, and students are bringing back the classic “Oklahoma!”Last staged locally in 2000, students have found it to be timeless and funny with infectious songs. “It’s a classic story,” said Emma Gilliam, a junior portraying Ado Annie in the show.
Survey on cell phone use in schools to go to community in June

2 weeks ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

To help guide possible policy decisions around cell phones in Sequim School District, its leaders plan to ask families and staff this summer via a survey to share their thoughts on technology, namely cell phones, their impact on students and best steps forward. Sequim Schools Superintendent Regan Nickels wrote via email to the Gazette that the survey will likely go out to the community in early June.
Paint, plants, pleasant weather for Beautiful Day projects

2 weeks ago | sequimgazette.com | Matthew Nash

With more than 150 volunteers on hand working through the morning, April 26 was deemed another successful Sequim Beautiful Day. The annual community service effort led by local churches with business’ support, helped paint, landscape, and finish many projects at schools and sites around the Sequim area.