Rob Ollikainen

This photo was taken from helicopter during a survey of mountain goats in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest in 2011. — U.S. Geological Survey ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Mountain goat census by helicopter begins today in Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest

PORT ANGELES — Wildlife biologists will begin a 10-day mountain goat survey in Olympic National Park and parts of Olympic National Forest today. Olympic National… Continue reading

This photo was taken from helicopter during a survey of mountain goats in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest in 2011. — U.S. Geological Survey ()
Riley Edge White ()

WEEKEND REWIND: New assault charge for Port Angeles man accused of bus attack; suspect reportedly struck corrections officer

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man who allegedly attacked a Clallam Transit bus driver and elderly passenger in May is facing a new assault… Continue reading

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U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer ()

WEEKEND REWIND: U.S. Rep. Kilmer, others introduce Timber Innovation Act aimed at boosting building construction, rural communities

PORT ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer is among members of Congress who have introduced a bill to accelerate wood building construction and help rural… Continue reading

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Peninsula College gets $500,000 grant for student guidance

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College has received a $500,000 grant to help students make choices about college courses. College Spark Washington and the state Board… Continue reading

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A humpback whale feeding near Port Angeles. Whale watchers are reporting large groups of active humpbacks in the inland waters of the Salish Sea. (Craig Weakley/Port Angeles Whale Watch Co.)

Humpback whale sightings surge off Port Angeles, Victoria — PHOTO GALLERY

PORT ANGELES — It's “humpback heaven” in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, whale watchers say. The Pacific Whale Watch Association is reporting unprecedented numbers… Continue reading

A humpback whale feeding near Port Angeles. Whale watchers are reporting large groups of active humpbacks in the inland waters of the Salish Sea. (Craig Weakley/Port Angeles Whale Watch Co.)
Police and paramedics assist a female pedestrian who was struck by a car at Ninth and G streets in Port Angeles on Wednesday. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

Pedestrian hit by car in Port Angeles, taken to hospital with minor injuries

PORT ANGELES — An 86-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car near Park View Villas in Port Angeles on Wednesday, police said. Dolores Calsen, a… Continue reading

Police and paramedics assist a female pedestrian who was struck by a car at Ninth and G streets in Port Angeles on Wednesday. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()
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Clallam board makes land purchase official to help settle litigation

PORT ANGELES — Two Clallam County commissioners have formalized a previously approved land purchase to help resolve years of litigation and secure land for a… Continue reading

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Riley Edge White ()

New assault charge for Port Angeles man accused of bus attack; suspect reportedly struck corrections officer

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man who allegedly attacked a Clallam Transit bus driver and elderly passenger in May is facing a new assault… Continue reading

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Clea Rome ()

Clallam’s Washington State University Extension expands programs

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County’s Washington State University Extension Office is sprouting programs like vegetables at its demonstration gardens, commissioners learned Monday. Extension Director Clea… Continue reading

Clea Rome ()
This photo was taken from helicopter during a survey of mountain goats in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest in 2011. — U.S. Geological Survey ()

Mountain goat census by helicopter begins today in Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest

PORT ANGELES — Wildlife biologists will begin a 10-day mountain goat survey in Olympic National Park and parts of Olympic National Forest today. Olympic National… Continue reading

This photo was taken from helicopter during a survey of mountain goats in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest in 2011. — U.S. Geological Survey ()
A log truck driven by Kenneth Ridout

Truck crashes, spills logs, blocking Highway 101 traffic at Lake Crescent

PORT ANGELES — A log truck crashed and spilled its haul on U.S. Highway 101 at Lake Crescent on Monday, blocking traffic in both directions… Continue reading

A log truck driven by Kenneth Ridout
The clock in the tower of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles is seen stuck at 8:45 last week. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

More repairs coming for Clallam County Courthouse clock after false start

PORT ANGELES — A permanent fix is in store for the on-again-off-again Clallam County Courthouse clock. After keeping time for five days, the hands of… Continue reading

The clock in the tower of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles is seen stuck at 8:45 last week. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer ()

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, others introduce Timber Innovation Act aimed at boosting building construction, rural communities

PORT ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer is among members of Congress who have introduced a bill to accelerate wood building construction and help rural… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer ()
Rob DeCou glances over for a portrait while riding towards Athens

Port Angeles native Rob DeCou to tell Monday of 3,000-mile bike race for brain cancer research funds

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles native who raced a bicycle across the country in less than 12 days last month will speak about his… Continue reading

Rob DeCou glances over for a portrait while riding towards Athens
Brooke Taylor

WEEKEND REWIND: $1.425 million gift secures downtown property for planned Port Angeles performing arts center

PORT ANGELES — A new performing arts center envisioned for Port Angeles will occupy property on Oak Street, the Peninsula College Foundation has announced. Dorothy… Continue reading

Brooke Taylor
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WEEKEND REWIND: Clallam commissioners consider special tax for veterans relief

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County commissioners are considering a request to place a special tax on the November ballot to support veterans relief. The proposal… Continue reading

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Bill Peach ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Clallam County approves $518,000 lawsuit settlement by 2-1 vote

PORT ANGELES — A two-thirds majority of Clallam County commissioners has approved a $518,000 budget emergency to settle a 2014 lawsuit. The pending settlement would… Continue reading

Bill Peach ()
Riley Edge White ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Trial to be rescheduled for man accused of an assault on Port Angeles bus

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man's trial on with assault and other crimes on a Clallam Transit bus in May will be rescheduled. Riley… Continue reading

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Port Angeles Fire Department Lt. Andrew Cooper

Log truck breaks apart, loses haul in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Police suspect that a mechanical failure caused a log truck to break apart and spill its haul in front of the Westport… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fire Department Lt. Andrew Cooper
Brooke Taylor

$1.425 million gift secures downtown property for planned Port Angeles performing arts center

PORT ANGELES — A new performing arts center envisioned for Port Angeles will occupy property on Oak Street, the Peninsula College Foundation has announced. Dorothy… Continue reading

Brooke Taylor