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🌱 How could OMC’s clinic shake-up affect your care in Port Angeles?

Port Angeles, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How could OMC’s clinic shake-up affect your care in Port Angeles?
  • What the new Clallam court fees mean for Port Angeles residents
  • How a new clothing closet could transform Port Angeles orchestra concerts

Also on today's calendar: Iris DeMent at Field Arts & Events Hall and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 61, low: 43.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. OMC Board Presses for Transparency on Clinic System Changes (myclallamcounty.com) — Olympic Medical Center leaders in Port Angeles are debating how to overhaul the hospital’s clinic system while board members demand clearer communication and more transparency. With a key physician leader stepping down and financial pressures mounting, administrators are weighing new management structures and outside help to cut backlogs and boost patient access.
   

2. Clallam County commissioners approve new court fee schedule (peninsuladailynews.com) — Clallam County commissioners in Port Angeles have approved a new Superior Court fee schedule that changes costs for exhibit photos, electronic files, and audio recordings, potentially affecting anyone using local court services. Commissioners also greenlit a utility easement for the Lake Creek shop and awarded a hot mix asphalt supply contract to Lakeside Industries of Port Angeles, supporting ongoing county infrastructure work.
   

3. Port Angeles schools to offer orchestra clothing (peninsuladailynews.com) — Port Angeles School District is creating a concert attire closet so orchestra students can borrow performance-ready black clothing instead of buying full outfits. Launching this fall, the program aims to ease financial strain on families, support middle and high school musicians, and ensure everyone looks stage-ready for events, including a major Carnegie Hall trip next spring.
   

4. Search Warrant Served in Clallam County Mail Theft Investigation (myclallamcounty.com) — Clallam County deputies recently served a search warrant at a home east of Port Angeles as part of an ongoing mail and financial document theft investigation. No arrests have been made yet, but items tied to the case were seized. Residents are urged to secure their mail, watch for suspicious activity, and contact Clallam County dispatch if they suspect theft.
   

5. Sheriff's office appoints DUI enforcement officer (ptleader.com) — A Jefferson County deputy with deep Port Angeles roots has been named a dedicated DUI enforcement officer under a new three-year state traffic safety grant. Born and raised in Port Angeles and formerly cross-commissioned with the city, he’ll focus on pulling impaired drivers off nearby roads while state funds also support awareness campaigns.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Took my dog's to the new vet at Agnew Animal Clinic, Dr.
    Pace. Graduated University of California Davis Vet program. A very thorough exam, identified several areas of folliw up. Treated a skin condition… (Nextdoor Agnew)
  • Is there A James Kenneth Gluck in the neighborhood.
    Please contact the Clallam County Auditor to make sure you get your ballot. I received a notice for you at my house and I know you don’t live here. … (Nextdoor W 8th St - S B St)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Port Angeles. Apply here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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