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Jesse Major is a communications professional, photographer, and former journalist who tells stories through writing, photography, video, and design. With a background in local government and community storytelling, he creates clear, engaging content that connects people with the information, people, and experiences that matter.

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<h2>Federal agency doubles slashing of Medicare reimbursements despite ruling</h2> PORT ANGELES — When a federal judge threw out a Trump administration rule that had cut $1.7 million from Olympic Medical Center’s budget, the government decided to double down. Last November, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented a site-neutral rule, meaning Medicare reimbursements at clinics more than 250 yards away from a hospital’s main campus were cut by 30 percent. In an effort to cut “unnecessary” spending the government decided Friday to slash payments by another 30 percent, despite a judge <a href="https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/federal-judge-rules-in-favor-of-olympic-medical-center-over-reimbursement-rule/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(36, 81, 220);">siding with Olympic Medical Center</a> and dozens of other hospitals by ruling the government exceeded its authority by cutting the first 30 percent.

<h2>Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe awaits decision on oyster farm</h2> PORT ANGELES — The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe will know before Christmas whether it will secure two Clallam County permits needed for its proposal to re-establish its oyster farm inside the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. Clallam County Hearing Examiner Andrew Reeves said during a hearing Thursday that he would render his decision on a Conditional Use Permit and a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit by Dec. 23. The Clallam County Department of Community Development has recommended that Reeves deny the tribe’s application, arguing that the project is “not consistent with the Natural Shoreline Designation, does not meet the Shoreline CUP Criteria, and will negatively impact the wildlife at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge,” according to a Nov. 14 staff report.

<h2>Candlelight vigil for Tristen Pisani fills Spartan Stadium</h2> FORKS — Candlelight filled the stands at Spartan Stadium as Tristen Pisani’s name was announced over the loudspeaker one last time. “And now, starting at running back for hometown Forks Spartans, number 34, Tristen Pisani,” Mark Feasel, Pisani’s former math teacher, announced over the speaker. Every seat was filled, but there was no applause or cheers. Just tears. Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil at Forks High School on Thursday to mourn Pisani, 19, who was <a href="https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/juvenile-in-custody-after-adult-is-shot-killed-in-forks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(36, 81, 220);">shot and killed</a> after an early morning party Sunday. His accused killer, 17-year-old Phillip Cowles, has been <a href="https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/crime/forks-teen-charged-with-murder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(36, 81, 220);">charged with first-degree murder</a>. He remains held on <a href="https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/crime/bail-set-at-1-million-for-suspect-in-fatal-forks-shooting/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(36, 81, 220);">$1 million bail</a>.

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<h2>Famed Jamestown S’Klallam storyteller given national award</h2> BLYN — Elaine Grinnell’s talent for sharing the stories of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has not gone unnoticed. She was one of four people across the nation to earn the First Peoples Fund’s Community Spirit Award for 2018, because of her dedication to passing down the tribe’s traditions through storytelling, drum making, basketry and cooking. “Elaine is one of those unique personalities who is highly regarded not just in our community, but throughout Indian Country and — frankly — internationally,” said Ron Allen, chairman of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council. “She was given an award that really recognizes her unique stature and standing in Indian Country.”

<h2>Signs of change: Port Angeles woman tells of getting off drugs</h2> PORT ANGELES — After running out of drugs to distract her from the chill of the winter, Jenni Tiderman, climbed out of her snow-covered tent and made a life-changing decision. “I dropped to my knees and prayed and prayed and prayed,” Tiderman said, recalling the moment she vowed never to use methamphetamine again. She prayed to get clean from meth, marijuana and the other substances she had been using on and off for 33 years. She needed to shower, she needed her children back and she needed her life back. It was at that moment she decided to ride her bike straight to detox — though she never made it there.

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Jesse Major is a communications professional, photographer, and former journalist based in Port Angeles, Washington. He spent several years as a reporter for the Peninsula Daily News, covering local government, public policy, courts, and community issues. His reporting focused on helping readers understand the decisions and events shaping life on the Olympic Peninsula. Jesse now works for Clallam County, where his experience includes public records administration, code enforcement, and improving government processes. He also supports communications and outreach for Ian’s Ride, a nonprofit working to make the outdoors more accessible for people living with paralysis and mobility disabilities. Outside of his professional work, Jesse volunteers with the Olympic View Community Foundation and the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra. Through writing, photography, video, graphic design, and digital content, he helps tell stories that connect people with their communities and the organizations serving them.

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Email: major.jesse@gmail.comPhone: 515-570-2505