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Olympic Medical Center CEO’s salary raised

Olympic Medical Center CEO’s salary raised

Effective Oct. 1, Eric Lewis will earn $225,000 annually, a $21,722 increase since his previous raise in 2014.

Olympic Medical Center CEO’s salary raised
Voyeurism charges urged after Facebook posting

Voyeurism charges urged after Facebook posting

The juvenile, who was not in custody Thursday, is not named because of the person’s age, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Voyeurism charges urged after Facebook posting
Julia Keegan, health services administrator, holds up a Suboxone strip, a drug the Clallam County jail uses to treat heroin and opioid addicts. The jail was the first on the West Coast and the only in the state to use medically assisted treatment for heroin addicts. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County jail breaking ground with opioid addiction treatment program

The medical team there — using Suboxone to stop inmates’ cravings for heroin — implements the only medically assisted drug treatment program inside a jail in the state.

Julia Keegan, health services administrator, holds up a Suboxone strip, a drug the Clallam County jail uses to treat heroin and opioid addicts. The jail was the first on the West Coast and the only in the state to use medically assisted treatment for heroin addicts. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Lodging tax receipts up on Peninsula, especially in Port Angeles

The city has seen a 24 percent increase in lodging taxes collected from January through August compared to 2015, recording $320,520 in revenue.

Jefferson County approves $650,000 internal loan for Undie Road work

The 0.8-mile stretch of roadway was damaged during the winter and fall due to high water levels in the Bogachiel River.

Motocross community mourns passing of Port Angeles racer

Motocross community mourns passing of Port Angeles racer

Racing association officials said Mike Procunier died doing what he loved.

Motocross community mourns passing of Port Angeles racer
Jamie Michel, Coastal Watershed Institute nearshore biologist, right, hands a pamphlet on beach restoration to CWI Executive Director Anne Shaffer while addressing visitors who turned out to catch a glimpse of the renewed Beach Lake shoreline, located just east of the Elwha River estuary. At middle is Tara McBride, CWI nearshore biologist. (Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News)

Restored expanse of beach near Elwha River shared with public

Tour comes in advance of open access for visitors to replenished Beach Lake shoreline.

Jamie Michel, Coastal Watershed Institute nearshore biologist, right, hands a pamphlet on beach restoration to CWI Executive Director Anne Shaffer while addressing visitors who turned out to catch a glimpse of the renewed Beach Lake shoreline, located just east of the Elwha River estuary. At middle is Tara McBride, CWI nearshore biologist. (Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News)
Quilcene School wins award for its inclusive policies

Quilcene School wins award for its inclusive policies

Only 20 schools in the country received the distinction from the National Education Policy Center of University of Colorado.

Quilcene School wins award for its inclusive policies
Film festival kicks off in Port Townsend

Film festival kicks off in Port Townsend

Stars to light up what should be a sell-out success.

Film festival kicks off in Port Townsend
YMCA of Sequim sets soft, hard opening dates

YMCA of Sequim sets soft, hard opening dates

A celebration is planned Oct. 1 and a soft opening Oct. 24.

YMCA of Sequim sets soft, hard opening dates

Port Angeles man arrested in alleged robbery, assault

Law enforcement: A 39-year-old man required 17 stitches to his ear after the attack.

Jefferson County jail inmate dies of suicide

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is leading an ongoing investigation into Thomas G. Lorecki’s death.

Jefferson County prosecutor’s office triage over following Michael Haas’ recovery from heart attack

Jefferson County prosecutor’s office triage over following Michael Haas’ recovery from heart attack

Office had focused only on criminal matters while prosecuting attorney was on medical leave.

Jefferson County prosecutor’s office triage over following Michael Haas’ recovery from heart attack
Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’

Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’

The Port Angeles City Council will consider admonishment Oct. 4.

Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’
Port Angeles Coast Guard crew evacuates man from cruise ship

Port Angeles Coast Guard crew evacuates man from cruise ship

The 66-year-old man was airlifted to Olympic Medical Center overnight.

Port Angeles Coast Guard crew evacuates man from cruise ship

PA man faces assault, robbery and drug charges

The victim required 17 stitches to his ear following a robbery and assault.

Police: Man held for investigation of DUI, hitting car and motorcycle, and leading police on chase in Port Angeles

Police: Man held for investigation of DUI, hitting car and motorcycle, and leading police on chase in Port Angeles

Authorities say Richard Speedy also caused damage as he made his way through the city. No one was injured.

Police: Man held for investigation of DUI, hitting car and motorcycle, and leading police on chase in Port Angeles
Popular film festival venue gears up for big weekend in Port Townsend

Popular film festival venue gears up for big weekend in Port Townsend

“We have a few venues, but the Starlight is everyone’s favorite,” said the Port Townsend Film Festival executive director.

Popular film festival venue gears up for big weekend in Port Townsend

Forks man dies in Harborview after wreck on Elwha River bridge

Emmett D. Treichel, 77, had suffered an unspecified medical emergency and was hurt in the head-on collision Friday.

While humpback whales are on rebound, some that visit Washington are still struggling

While humpback whales are on rebound, some that visit Washington are still struggling

Two of the populations that migrate off the state’s coast are still a concern.

While humpback whales are on rebound, some that visit Washington are still struggling