Seeing Sequim School District’s construction bond passing was more than a decade of effort for many long-time advocates.

Jen Colmore, left, and June Nichols of the Sequim Food Bank serve a sample of chili to Monica Dixon of Sequim during Saturday’s Community Chili Cookoff at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club.

Five contestants for royalty for the Sequim Irrigation Festival will seek a seat at the upcoming Royalty Scholarship Pageant.