More than 1,000 derelict crab and shrimp pots — double the expected estimate — were discovered in recent sonar surveys of Sequim Bay, Discovery Bay and the southern end of Dungeness Bay.
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As locals prepare to celebrate the 128th Sequim Irrigation Festival — with events kicking off during Crazy Callen Weekend (May 5-7) and culminating with the Grand Finale Weekend (May 11-13) — a quartet of citizens from longtime Sequim families serve as Honored Pioneers and Susan Baritelle as Grand Marshal.