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OMC to sue federal government over Medicare cuts

OMC to sue federal government over Medicare cuts

Olympic Medical Center is preparing to sue the federal government over its cuts to Medicare reimbursements for off-site clinics. The hospital’s board… Continue reading

OMC to sue federal government over Medicare cuts

Paraeducators authorize strike in Port Angeles

The Port Angeles Paraeducators Association members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike starting next Thursday in an effort to encourage the… Continue reading

Nichols retains Clallam County prosecuting attorney seat

Nichols retains Clallam County prosecuting attorney seat

Republican Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols on Wednesday was looking toward the future after voters on Election Night gave him an… Continue reading

Nichols retains Clallam County prosecuting attorney seat
Jefferson County to get new prosecuting attorney

Jefferson County to get new prosecuting attorney

James M. Kennedy has defeated one-term incumbent Michael Haas in a challenge for the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner post. Kennedy won 9,699… Continue reading

Jefferson County to get new prosecuting attorney
Walker heads for District Court judgeship

Walker heads for District Court judgeship

Mindy Walker is the apparent winner in the race for Jefferson County District Court judge. Walker had 9,973 votes to Noah Harrison’s… Continue reading

Walker heads for District Court judgeship
Dems poised to seize House control, but GOP retains Senate

Dems poised to seize House control, but GOP retains Senate

Democrats were poised to seize the House majority from President Donald Trump’s Republican Party on Tuesday in… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2018
  • By Steve Peoples The Associated Press
Dems poised to seize House control, but GOP retains Senate

Port Townsend council considers transportation, water system plans

PORT TOWNSEND —Port Townsend City Council members heard presentations on the proposed six-year capital improvement plan and the 2018 water system plan, as well as… Continue reading

Program gives Peninsula tribes access to national crime databases

The U.S. Justice Department has announced the expansion of a program that provides tribes — including the Lower Elwha Klallam and Quinault… Continue reading

Ballots coming in as Election Day arrives

Ballots coming in as Election Day arrives

Today is Election Day, and ballots need to be postmarked today or dropped in ballot boxes by 8 p.m. tonight. At the… Continue reading

Ballots coming in as Election Day arrives
Clallam commissioner: Gains seen in opioid epidemic

Clallam commissioner: Gains seen in opioid epidemic

Health officials in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties have made progress in their fight against the opioid epidemic, Clallam County Commissioner Mark… Continue reading

Clallam commissioner: Gains seen in opioid epidemic

Tsunami siren system to be tested Monday across Peninsula

Winchester chimes will be heard at noon Monday in Clallam and Jefferson counties during a test of the tsunami siren system. Those… Continue reading

Candidates in contested Clallam races raise more than $200,000

Campaign financial reports filed as of Friday with the state Public Disclosure Commission show contested Clallam County candidates spending $137,000 from more… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners approve shooting range law

Jefferson commissioners approve shooting range law

The Jefferson County commissioners in a 2-1 decision have approved an ordinance addressing commercial shooting ranges in the unincorporated county. Though the… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners approve shooting range law
PHOTO: Standing for peace: Vigil memorial for victims of shootings

PHOTO: Standing for peace: Vigil memorial for victims of shootings

People hold small electric candles and hold a sign calling for peace during a vigil Friday evening at the corner of First… Continue reading

PHOTO: Standing for peace: Vigil memorial for victims of shootings
Chimacum School Board member resigns

Chimacum School Board member resigns

Chimacum School Board Member Robert Bunker has stepped down from his post at the request of school district officials after a temporary restraining… Continue reading

Chimacum School Board member resigns

Medicare cuts to hit OMC

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will cut payments for patient visits to Olympic Medical Center’s off-site clinics by 60… Continue reading

Sheriff’s race tops money war in contested Jefferson County races

Campaign financial reports filed as of Friday with the state Public Disclosure Commission show Jefferson County candidates spending $126,000 from $167,000 in… Continue reading

Parts of east Jefferson County were reported without power Friday morning (Jefferson PUD).

Electrical power out in all of East Jefferson County

UPDATE 1:25 p.m.: Power had been restored to the Port Townsend area by 1:13 p.m. and crews were beginning to restore power to the rest… Continue reading

Parts of east Jefferson County were reported without power Friday morning (Jefferson PUD).

OPAA art show and sale today through Sunday

The Olympic Peninsula Art Association’s show and sale is today through Sunday. The sale will be at the council chambers at the Sequim… Continue reading

Peninsula promoters urged to explore geotourism during tourism summit

Peninsula promoters urged to explore geotourism during tourism summit

Quality trumps quantity when it comes to tourism, a keynote speaker said at the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit on Thursday. Promoters of… Continue reading

Peninsula promoters urged to explore geotourism during tourism summit