James Casey

Peninsula financial institution pledges a cool million for community betterment

PORT ANGELES — While some banks across the country are failing because of reckless home mortgages, First Federal on Thursday pledged $1 million for affordable… Continue reading

Beached whale carcasses on West End probably were hit by ships

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Two humpback whales found beached this summer near Cape Alava are more than are usually seen, but they necessarily don't add… Continue reading

Clallam lakes luckier than Jefferson’s in the algae department

PORT ANGELES — When it comes to scum, Clallam County's been plumb lucky. Its lakes so far haven't shown evidence of toxic cyanobacteria — the… Continue reading

Chapman, independent, will face opponent from his old party, GOP, in November

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County's first independent candidate for county commissioner received the most votes in Tuesday's primary election. Mike Chapman's 1,780 votes, or 49.7… Continue reading

Hospital levy lid lift passing by 6 percent

PORT ANGELES — Voters' apparent approval of a levy lid lift Tuesday could help stitch up Olympic Medical Center's hemorrhaging finances, according to its CEO.… Continue reading

Clallam Transit faces more riders than ever — as revenues dip

PORT ANGELES — The riders on the bus go up and up, but the tax revenues for the bus go down and down. Meanwhile, plans… Continue reading

Second place as good as first in today’s primary election

OLYMPIA — Most North Olympic Peninsula voters happily will finish playing their parts in the state's first Top 2 primary election today. Not only voters… Continue reading

We’re older and more plentiful, new Census data say

WASHINGTON — The face of the North Olympic Peninsula hasn't changed much in seven years, beyond being a bit more weathered and creased. And, of… Continue reading

Peninsula kind of batty after incident with rabid bat

Increased public awareness has meant more phone calls about bats to North Olympic Peninsula public health authorities. Dr. Tom Locke, health officer for Clallam and… Continue reading

Three Clallam County commissioner candidates face off in their final campaign forum

PORT ANGELES — The three men who would be Clallam County commissioner appeared at their final campaign forum Monday, this one in front of the… Continue reading

Clallam County at crossroads of urban/rural zoning

PORT ANGELES — Mention zoning; most folks zone out. They may want to pay attention, however, from now until Oct. 23. That's when Clallam County… Continue reading

Health worker wages personal and professional war on hepatitis

PORT ANGELES — The accidental needle prick didn't hurt much 20-some years ago, certainly not enough for Christine Hurst to remember. What she'll never forget… Continue reading

Tribal crews hurrying toward ancestral reburials at Tse-whit-zen

PORT ANGELES — Even as work crews hurry to restore the site, Tse-whit-zen continues to disclose its ancient secrets. "We find, every day, isolates and… Continue reading

A game of abbreviations with Clallam land-use planning

PORT ANGELES — Are you hankering for some alphabet soup? Clallam County commissioners and county Planning Commission members will serve some by the bucket in… Continue reading

‘Teeter-totter’ technique paving new Elwha bridge

PORT ANGELES — Elwha River Road bridge builders are playing both ends toward the middle. For that matter, they're playing both ends toward the shores.… Continue reading

War is rough, but returning’s rougher, says Iraq war vet

PORT ANGELES — After death and destruction were your daily diet in Iraq, civilian life seems hard to swallow. Certain things also stick in your… Continue reading

Deer Park Road overpass at U.S. 101 closer to reality

PORT ANGELES — Federal funds soon may start to flow for a Deer Park Road overpass via the present Port Angeles Gun Club or through… Continue reading

Sequim to hire an expert to help in search for new city manager

SEQUIM — Sequim's search for a new chief administrator will accelerate Monday if the City Council hires a consultant recommended by a search committee. A… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council may make departing manager a paid consultant

PORT ANGELES — The City Council is considering a consultant contract for Mark Madsen, who has resigned his city manager's job effective Labor Day. The… Continue reading

Teens in need of foster homes

PORT ANGELES — As many as 90 teenagers from Clallam County, having been removed from their homes, also may find themselves displaced from their schools,… Continue reading