James Casey

Federal indictments add to charges against Marlen Ravelo, 47, of Port Angeles

Federal indictments add to charges against Marlen Ravelo, 47, of Port Angeles

HAMILTON, Mont. — A 47-year-old Port Angeles woman remained in a Montana jail Friday while authorities there, those in Jefferson County and federal prosecutors decide… Continue reading

Federal indictments add to charges against Marlen Ravelo, 47, of Port Angeles

Fewer inpatient beds could better Medicare reimbursement, Olympic Medical Center CEO says

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center may reduce its inpatient hospital beds by 19 in order to reap better reimbursement from Medicare. CEO Eric Lewis… Continue reading

Suzie Bennett

Lower Elwha Klallam cultural leaders get arts, heritage awards

PORT ANGELES — Two members of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe will receive statewide and regional honors for their cultural and educational contributions for Northwest… Continue reading

Suzie Bennett
Olympic Medical Center could reduce its inpatient hospitals beds to be reimbursed more from Medicare

Olympic Medical Center eyes raising inpatient rates by 5 percent in strategic plan, draft budget

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center will charge hospital inpatients 5 percent more next year if commissioners adopt a strategic plan and draft budget they… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center could reduce its inpatient hospitals beds to be reimbursed more from Medicare

Fewer inpatient beds could better Medicare reimbursement, Olympic Medical Center CEO says

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center may reduce its inpatient hospital beds by 19 in order to reap better reimbursement from Medicare. CEO Eric Lewis… Continue reading

Suzie Bennett

Lower Elwha Klallam cultural leaders get arts, heritage awards

PORT ANGELES — Two members of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe will receive statewide and regional honors for their cultural and educational contributions for Northwest… Continue reading

Suzie Bennett
Olympic Medical Center could reduce its inpatient hospitals beds to be reimbursed more from Medicare

Olympic Medical Center eyes raising inpatient rates by 5 percent in strategic plan, draft budget

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center will charge hospital inpatients 5 percent more next year if commissioners adopt a strategic plan and draft budget they… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center could reduce its inpatient hospitals beds to be reimbursed more from Medicare
Jon Preston

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Preston ahead in Forks City Council election

FORKS — Olympic National Park ranger Jon Preston was leading Peninsula College student Christina Kohout in a race between political neophytes for Forks City Council,… Continue reading

Jon Preston
Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidate Connie Beauvais

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Beauvais edging Breidenbach for Port of Port Angeles commissioner

PORT ANGELES — Connie Beauvais may give the Port of Port Angeles commission its first-ever female majority in 2016 if her strong lead holds in… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidate Connie Beauvais
Jon Preston

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Preston ahead in Forks City Council election

FORKS — Olympic National Park ranger Jon Preston was leading Peninsula College student Christina Kohout in a race between political neophytes for Forks City Council,… Continue reading

Jon Preston
Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidate Connie Beauvais

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Beauvais edging Breidenbach for Port of Port Angeles commissioner

PORT ANGELES — Connie Beauvais may give the Port of Port Angeles commission its first-ever female majority in 2016 if her strong lead holds in… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidate Connie Beauvais
Jon Preston

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Preston ahead in Forks City Council election

FORKS — Olympic National Park ranger Jon Preston was leading Peninsula College student Christina Kohout in a race between political neophytes for Forks City Council,… Continue reading

Jon Preston
Members of the Hope after Heroin group in Port Angeles picked up syringes Friday at the Conrad Dyer Memorial Fountain

State looks to Clallam County as the “wave of the future” in the fight against opioid addiction

FORKS — Infamous for its high death rate from heroin overdoses, Clallam County is receiving positive attention for how it fights opioid addiction and its… Continue reading

Members of the Hope after Heroin group in Port Angeles picked up syringes Friday at the Conrad Dyer Memorial Fountain

Flu season makes a head start this year on Peninsula

FORKS — Like holiday displays that appear prior to Halloween, influenza is rushing the season this fall. While flu usually appears on the North Olympic… Continue reading

Trees in Lincoln Park in Port Angeles stand in the approach to Runway 26 at William R. Fairchild International Airport on July 29

Lincoln Park trees not an issue for new airline

PORT ANGELES — One problem SeaPort Airlines needn't face is what to do about trees in Lincoln Park that obstruct a flight path to William… Continue reading

Trees in Lincoln Park in Port Angeles stand in the approach to Runway 26 at William R. Fairchild International Airport on July 29

SeaPort Airlines’ call sign, apparel reflect humor

PORT ANGELES — What's not to like about a passenger airline that says its call sign is an abbreviation of Sasquatch? SeaPort Airlines last week… Continue reading

Toxic bloom closes Sequim Bay shellfishing

SEQUIM — Recreational harvesting at Sequim Bay has been closed for all species due to an elevation in the marine biotoxin that causes diarrhetic shellfish… Continue reading

Flu season makes a head start this year on Peninsula

FORKS — Like holiday displays that appear prior to Halloween, influenza is rushing the season this fall. While flu usually appears on the North Olympic… Continue reading

Homeless still face long walk to reach Port Angeles shelter on Sundays; hours adjusted, but transportation gap remains

PORT ANGELES — Serenity House has adjusted hours at its Overnight Emergency Shelter on West 18th Street to reduce the wait to enter the facility… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center board backs Sequim School District bond measure, cites district’s strong performance and appeal

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center has endorsed the Sequim School District's construction bond issue in the Nov. 3 general election. Citing the quality of… Continue reading