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Also on today's calendar: Railroad Bridge Park Bird Walk and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cindy A.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Sequim complex project approved (peninsuladailynews.com) — A major supportive-housing expansion at Sunbelt Apartments on South Fifth Avenue has cleared a key hurdle with Sequim City Council's approval of a conditional use permit. If state and federal funding come through, Serenity House plans a new 36‑unit building, demolition of the aging structure, and expanded on-site services, significantly increasing deeply affordable housing options for Sequim residents.
2. 15 Most Underrated Towns To Visit in the Pacific Northwest (financebuzz.com) — Sequim gets a prime shout-out as one of the Pacific Northwest's underrated small towns, highlighted for its lavender farms, outdoor recreation, and lively downtown. If you live in or near Sequim, this piece reinforces why visitors are drawn here for hiking, biking, fishing, and dining, and how the town stands out among regional getaway spots.
3. Human Resources Management students earn regional, national recognition (cwu.edu) — A Central Washington University student credits an internship back home in Sequim with helping her discover a passion for human resources and earn a prestigious regional award. Her leadership in SHRM and Women in Business, plus strong job placement from CWU's HR program, shows how experience gained in Sequim can launch a successful HR career across the Northwest.
4. THE BIG HURT: Sequim's Gish claims a very hard-earned gold medal (peninsuladailynews.com) — Sequim endurance athlete Joey Gish finally captured his first Big Hurt Ironman title, dominating all but the final leg of the grueling multi‑sport race centered in Port Angeles. Nearly 200 competitors biked, kayaked, cycled, and ran routes that included stretches of the Olympic Discovery Trail, with several local teams and sponsors highlighting the regional outdoor sports scene.
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