About

Based in Sequim, Washington {pronounced “Skwim”}, The Sequim Post is an independent digital publication dedicated to the people, places, and stories of Sequim and the surrounding Olympic Peninsula. Through original features, in-depth reporting, and thoughtfully selected journalism from other sources, it brings readers stories worth discovering and perspectives that extend beyond the daily news.

What You'll Find Here

Local News explores developments and issues affecting Sequim and surrounding communities, with a focus on stories that deserve a closer look.

Olympia & Beyond offers selected reporting on Washington state government, public policy, and regional issues relevant to life on the Olympic Peninsula.

World & Ideas brings readers perspectives beyond our immediate surroundings, including thoughtfully selected reporting republished with permission from established news organizations.

People & Places celebrates the people, places, and experiences that give Sequim and the Olympic Peninsula their distinctive character. Features include Life Is Short, Peninsula People, and A Day in the Life.

Columns offers personal observations, commentary, and reflections on community life and the wider world.

Independent by Design

The Sequim Post is independently owned and published by Ruby E. Carlino under Sun Thirsty Media, a registered trade name. It is not affiliated with any political organization, government agency, or association.

Articles from other journalism organizations are republished in accordance with their republication guidelines, with full credit to the original authors and publications.

The Sequim Post is free to read. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to our free newsletter for updates and new stories.

About the Editor

Ruby E. Carlino is the founder and editor of The Sequim Post. She brings more than a decade of experience in independent writing and publishing, including operating a reader-supported online publication. Her work has appeared in a range of publications, including Stars and Stripes, the Turkish Daily News, American Diplomacy, and The Foreign Service Journal. From 2025 to 2026, she wrote The Next Chapter, a monthly column for the Sequim Gazette.

She uses R.E. Carlino as her byline for original reporting, while columns and personal essays appear under her full name.

A Sequim resident since 2018, she previously lived in Asia, Central America, Europe, and the Washington, D.C. area. Those experiences have shaped her interest in people, places, and the stories that connect them.

A Publication for Curious Readers

Not every worthwhile story is breaking news. Sometimes it's an overlooked local issue, an interesting neighbor, an unexpected discovery, or an idea worth considering. The Sequim Post makes room for all of them.

We welcome story ideas, reader feedback, and contributions that help tell the stories of our community.

Life Is Short invites readers to share a true personal experience in 100 words or fewer.

Have a story idea or something you'd like us to know? Email us at
thesequimpost@gmail.com.