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šŸŒ± Judgeā€™s ruling keeps ex-Sequim officerā€™s felony case moving toward trial

Good morning Sequim! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Judgeā€™s ruling keeps ex-Sequim officerā€™s felony case moving toward trial
  • What would Jamestownā€™s land transfer mean for Dungeness Refuge and Sequim Bay?
  • How one Sequim mom keeps the Irrigation Festival thrivingā€”and needs help.

Also on today's calendar: North Kitsap vs Sequim and 5 more events.

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Sequim or nearby? Post it to the Sequim calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. šŸ“…

Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 51 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Thursday: A morning shower in spots, temps: high: 53, low: 42.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 54 and low of 40 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Judge denies dismissal of man's rape charge (peninsuladailynews.com) ā€” A former Sequim police officer who lives in Sequim is scheduled for a four-day trial in Clallam County Superior Court this September on serious felony charges, after a judge refused to dismiss the case. The ruling follows defense claims of discovery problems and delay, which the judge said did not show legal prejudice. A no-contact order remains in place between the defendant and the complaining witness.
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2. Jamestown seeks land transfer of Dungeness Refuge, Protection Island (sequimgazette.com) ā€” Sequimā€™s city council is weighing whether to back the Jamestown Sā€™Klallam Tribeā€™s bid to take federal ownership of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Protection Island, and parcels by Sequim Bay. Tribal leaders say the transfer would preserve conservation and public access, while local residents and activists are sharply divided over land control, wildlife protection, and future uses like oyster farming.
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3. Unsung Hero: Michelle Rhodes (sequimgazette.com) ā€” Sequim volunteer leader Michelle Rhodes, director of the Irrigation Festival, is being celebrated for quietly shouldering everything from school commitments to festival planning while urging more residents to pitch in. Her story highlights how volunteer power keeps Sequimā€™s signature events alive and explains simple ways locals can get involved with the festival this year.
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4. Aquatic robot to monitor species, advance hydropower (ornl.gov) ā€” Sequimā€™s marine research center will host testing for a new autonomous ā€œeDNA-botā€ that can quietly sample water for traces of aquatic life and potential invasive species. Developed by federal labs and a private firm, the robot aims to make environmental monitoring cheaper, safer, and more comprehensive, including for hydropower facilities and other sensitive waterways across the country.
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5. WSU turfgrass breeder shares successes amid budget challenges (capitalpress.com) ā€” WSU turfgrass breeder Michael Neffā€™s class is helping a Sequim community maintain its grass airstrip, even as his program faces shrinking funding and staff. Neff was recently honored as an AAAS fellow and continues developing new turf varieties despite state budget and trade pressures.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Check your Medicare EOBs: Apparently there is rampant fraud going on and somehow nefarious individuals have managed to hijack Medicare ID numbers.
    I received an EOB from my supplemental insurance for fake charges totaling over $12,000 for which Medicare paid $7600! Apparently this was forā€¦ (Nextdoor Fawn Lane)
  • SENIOR CITIZEN TRYING TO SET NEW PASSWORD
    In case you have never seen this hilarious piece of computer advice, get ready to relate in a seriously funny way. I had to change one of theā€¦ (Nextdoor Downtown Sequim)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Sequim. Apply here.
  • 7 Cedars Resort posted a job opening for CAD Host/Busser in Sequim. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sequim here.

Ok Sequim! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sequim

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.