Jeremy Schwartz

Are small-time scofflaws off the hook? Port Angeles to stop taking minor felony cases referred from county

PORT ANGELES — As of next Tuesday, the City Attorney’s Office will no longer accept minor felony criminal cases, such as some property crimes and… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged with two felonies in vehicular assault

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man police say backed his pickup truck into another man, sending him into a nearby ditch, has been charged… Continue reading

Port Angeles utility bills to rise $17 a month? You'll get a chance to speak out — twice

Port Angeles utility bills to rise $17 a month? You’ll get a chance to speak out — twice

PORT ANGELES — The total utility bill for an average city ratepayer could rise slightly more than $17 per month if City Council members approve… Continue reading

Port Angeles utility bills to rise $17 a month? You'll get a chance to speak out — twice
The esplanade along the 100 block of West Railroad Avenue on the Port Angeles waterfront

Block party to welcome Port Angeles waterfront esplanade

PORT ANGELES — The new $3.8 million face of the city's downtown will be celebrated from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday with a ribbon-cutting… Continue reading

The esplanade along the 100 block of West Railroad Avenue on the Port Angeles waterfront

Charges expected in Port Angeles vehicular assault

PORT ANGELES — Charges are expected to be filed today against a Port Angeles man who allegedly backed his pickup truck into another man he… Continue reading

Port Angeles man pleads not guilty in multiple home burglaries

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man accused of two home break-ins will next appear in Clallam County Superior Court on Oct. 4 after entering… Continue reading

Port Angeles man pleads not guilty in multiple home burglaries

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man accused of two home break-ins will next appear in Clallam County Superior Court on Oct. 4 after entering… Continue reading

How smart are 'smart meters'? Enough to stir a ruckus in Port Angeles

How smart are ‘smart meters’? Enough to stir a ruckus in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The “smart meters” for electricity and water that the city plans to install throughout Port Angeles will each produce less radio frequency,… Continue reading

How smart are 'smart meters'? Enough to stir a ruckus in Port Angeles
Bart the ram is shown in this portrait by Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. Click on icon below for a photo of Bart as a ram-charger.

Ram on the lam: Bart’s story heading to a happy ending, no butts about it

PORT ANGELES — Bart the brown ram had a heck of a day Friday, but Saturday was looking better. By Saturday, Bart was expected to… Continue reading

Bart the ram is shown in this portrait by Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. Click on icon below for a photo of Bart as a ram-charger.

Felony convictions upheld in Port Angeles hit-and-run

PORT ANGELES — A state appeals court has upheld four felony assault convictions against a Port Angeles man who was found guilty of ramming his… Continue reading

Smoke rising from a home on Tyee Ridge Road in Beaver is illuminated by the lights from fire trucks early Friday morning. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Chimney fire guts Beaver residence

BEAVER — Four Beaver residents were staying in a motel temporarily after a chimney fire forced them out of their home early Friday morning. Crews… Continue reading

Smoke rising from a home on Tyee Ridge Road in Beaver is illuminated by the lights from fire trucks early Friday morning. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
Smoke rising from a home on Tyee Ridge Road in Beaver is illuminated by the lights from fire trucks early Friday morning. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Chimney fire guts Beaver residence

BEAVER — Four Beaver residents were staying in a motel temporarily after a chimney fire forced them out of their home early Friday morning. Crews… Continue reading

Smoke rising from a home on Tyee Ridge Road in Beaver is illuminated by the lights from fire trucks early Friday morning. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Felony convictions upheld in Port Angeles hit-and-run

PORT ANGELES — A state appeals court has upheld four felony assault convictions against a Port Angeles man who was found guilty of ramming his… Continue reading

Bart the ram is shown in this portrait by Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. Click on icon below for a photo of Bart as a ram-charger.

Ram on the lam: Bart’s story heading to a happy ending, no butts about it

PORT ANGELES — Bart the brown ram had a heck of a day Friday, but Saturday was looking better. By Saturday, Bart was expected to… Continue reading

Bart the ram is shown in this portrait by Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. Click on icon below for a photo of Bart as a ram-charger.

Rock blasting at Glines Canyon Dam site restarts this week

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Barnard Construction crews will start rock blasting this week near Glines Canyon to clear a passage for salmon migrating along the… Continue reading

In Port Angeles, rash of commercial break-ins reported; arrests made

PORT ANGELES — A man and woman from Port Angeles have been charged with several counts of burglary and theft stemming from break-ins reported at… Continue reading

Port Angeles officials warn of utility phone scam

PORT ANGELES — If city utility customers get a phone call in the evening demanding instant power bill payment or their electricity will be shut… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman charged in car theft, abduction of 10-month-old

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles woman is set to be arraigned in Clallam County Superior Court next Friday after being accused of taking a… Continue reading

Rash of commercial break-ins reported; arrests made

PORT ANGELES — A man and woman from Port Angeles have been charged with several counts of burglary and theft stemming from break-ins reported at… Continue reading

Port Angeles officials warn of utility phone scam

PORT ANGELES — If city utility customers get a phone call in the evening demanding instant power bill payment or their electricity will be shut… Continue reading