Connecting to Sequim
Notifications, Newsletter, Litter, and Local YouTube Channels
How do you stay connected to what is happening in Sequim? Here are some helpful resources to stay in the loop that don’t require a newspaper subscription.
A Response from the City of Sequim Clerk:
The clerk at the City of Sequim responded to my question as to whether there is another way for the public to view public notices without having to pay for a newspaper subscription.
Here is her response:
from: City Clerks <clerk@sequimwa.gov>
to: Clallamity Jen <clallamityjen@gmail.com>
date: Jan 30, 2026, 10:55 AM subject: RE: PDN Notice January 16, 2026
Hi Jen,
Thank you for your January 21st email.
At this time, the City does not have plans to post public hearing meeting notices on its website (other than Special Meetings).
One option is to sign up for City of Sequim Public Meetings notifications. By signing up, you would receive an email notification of City of Sequim public meetings and a link to the meeting (City Council, Planning Commission, etc.) agenda. You would be able to view the agenda, and if a public hearing is to be held, it will be noted on the agenda.
To sign up for meeting notifications:
On the main page of the City’s website, scroll down to Popular Links and click on Sign Up for Notifications
From the Notify Me page, scroll down to Calendar and click the envelope next to City of Sequim Public Meetings, and follow the prompts
I hope this is helpful.
Have a good day,
Heather
Sign Up for City Notifications:
Click here to visit the ‘Sign Up for Notifications’ page. It does require signing in and creating an account, but it is also allows for signing in with a Google account.
There are 16 notification options, including community development, emergency alert, police, and public works to name a few.
Notifications can be sent via email or text.
February 2026 City of Sequim Newsletter Highlights:
The text below is from the monthly newsletter.
New Street Banners
The City’s Public Works Street Crew recently installed new light pole banners throughout Sequim. The banners replace the “Be Kind” banners that have been on the poles since 2021.
The new banners have two different designs. One represents the agricultural heritage of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley with fields of green and purple acknowledging local organic produce farms and Sequim lavender. The other represents the Dungeness River with a salmon jumping out of the water, acknowledging the importance of the river, wildlife, and the water that fuels our irrigation ditches. Both banners have bright sunny skies.
The banners are intended to welcome residents and visitors and brighten City streets.
Become a Member of the City Team! Click here to check out our job openings and apply now.
Sustainability Tip
Bring a Reusable Bag
Plastic bags can cause major problems in Washington’s recycling facilities, waterways, roadways, and the environment, which led to a ban on single-use plastic bags in 2021.
In January 2026, minimum fees for plastic film carry-out bags will increase from 8 cents to 12 cents per bag, while the fee for paper bags will remain 8 cents. However, businesses are allowed to charge more than the required minimum fee. Avoid these added costs by bringing a reusable bag. Help reduce the environmental impacts of plastic bags and prevent them from becoming litter.
Proposed Updates to Sequim’s Development Codes
The City of Sequim has released draft updates to its development code, including a full update to Title 17 (Land Division) and a new Chapter 18.21 (Housing Requirements). These changes respond to new State laws and are intended to make local regulations clearer, more consistent, and more supportive of housing needs.
The updates modernize land division rules and create a new, easy-to-use housing chapter that brings together requirements for accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, supportive and emergency housing, and parking standards. Together, these changes aim to reduce barriers to housing while maintaining community standards.
Public review and comment opportunities has begun through Planning Commission and City Council meetings. For the full calendar of events, visit the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update page on the City’s website. Draft materials and participation details are also available for viewing.
Sign up for the monthly e-newsletter on the city’s website.
Panhandling & Litter:
A popular spot for panhandling in Sequim is at the intersection of West Washington Street and North Priest Road, on the south side that goes into Sequim Village Marketplace where many big box stores are located.
This was the view on Saturday, January 31, 2026, while driving out of Sequim Village Marketplace:
Sequim Content on YouTube:
Sequim GNN: The Growl News Network by Sequim students
Sequim School District: Board meetings and more
Sequim Government: Official channel for the City of Sequim
Visit the channels and subscribe to receive notifications when new content comes out.
Poll:
Feeling connected to a city can come from many sources: daily living, family lineage, governance, volunteering, commerce, business, schools, news, and recreation.
Staying connected can be challenging when people don’t have a newspaper subscription, and not everyone does. It is also challenging to stay connected when people reside in the county outside of city limits.
Retirees relocate to the area and most likely do not have kids in the schools, which is a common way to stay connected but it may not exist for many residents.
Whatever the reason, staying connected to Sequim and what is happening can have its challenges. The Sequim Monitor aims to keep an eye on Sequim along with bridging any gaps that make people feel disconnected, by providing resources and information that is free and open to all.
That is the inspiration for the poll question below. Please take a moment to answer, and comments are welcome as well. Thank you.
Thank you, Jen for helping stay connected in Sequim, especially those of us who are in the County. It's good to to be in the know. I'll keep an eye out for the new signs. I really didn't like the Be Kind signs.
I have never heard of City managers not posting meeting information on their website. It is routinely done in other towns and is such a simple, straightforward way to keep people informed. Not doing so promotes lack of awareness/participation and causes suspicion. We're fairly new to the area and find this attitude of no public outreach to be very disappointing.