Rob Ollikainen

Peninsula unemployment rose in December, but remains lower over last year

Unemployment climbed by nearly 1 percentage point on the North Olympic Peninsula last month but remained lower than it was a year ago, the state… Continue reading

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Clallam’s 8.4 percent sales tax to be restored effective April 1

PORT ANGELES — Two of three Clallam County commissioners voted Tuesday to raise the sales tax back to 8.4 percent for items purchased in unincorporated… Continue reading

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Clallam County requests bids to build Carlsborg sewer system

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County has requested bids for the construction of the Carlsborg sewer project. Commissioners voted 3-0 Tuesday to approve an invitation for… Continue reading

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Clallam Commissioners said this week they will open bids for the Carlsborg sewer project before committing funds for the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center. — Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News ()

Clallam County puts SARC funding on back burner behind Carlsborg sewer bids

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County commissioners will open bids for the Carlsborg sewer project before committing Opportunity Fund money to the shuttered Sequim Aquatic Recreation… Continue reading

Clallam Commissioners said this week they will open bids for the Carlsborg sewer project before committing funds for the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center. — Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News ()
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Chairman Ron Allen

Clallam County Economic Development Corp. awards ‘Olympic leaders,’ excellence at membership meeting

SEQUIM — Teamwork, vision and civic engagement were recurring themes at the Clallam County Economic Development Corp.'s annual membership meeting Friday. Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Chairman… Continue reading

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Chairman Ron Allen
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Director: Clallam Economic Development Corp. working for county as ‘economic engine’

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Economic Development Corp. has become the “economic engine” for the area, Executive Director Bill Greenwood told county commissioners last… Continue reading

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Hearing on restoration of 8.4% sales tax set for Tuesday with county commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will hold a public hearing on the restoration of an 8.4 percent sales tax Tuesday. The hearing will begin shortly… Continue reading

Members of the Clallam County Trust Lands Advisory Committee convene Friday at the Clallam County Courthouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Clallam timber panel given primer on trust land management to set the stage for future meetings

PORT ANGELES — Members of the Clallam County Trust Lands Advisory Committee have been given a crash course in forest management. Kyle Blum, state Department… Continue reading

Members of the Clallam County Trust Lands Advisory Committee convene Friday at the Clallam County Courthouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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WEEKEND REWIND: Economic Development Corp. director delivers upbeat annual report on ‘economic engine’ to Clallam County commissioners

PORT ANGELES — A revitalized Clallam County Economic Development Corp. has made good use of a $150,000 appropriation from the county, EDC Executive Director Bill… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Peninsula ended up damp despite snowpack drought in 2015 after above normal rainfall

Despite a declared drought across the Pacific Northwest, 2015 was unusually wet for most of the North Olympic Peninsula. Port Angeles and Sequim each had… Continue reading

Carlsborg sewer project to go to bid next week

PORT ANGELES — The Carlsborg sewer project will go out to bid next week. County commissioners have agreed to issue a notice of invitation for… Continue reading

Clallam County, visitor bureau expected to renew marketing agreement

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County commissioners are expected to ink a $459,000 agreement with the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau when they meet next Tuesday. The… Continue reading

Assault charge against Forks man dismissed on jurisdictional grounds

PORT ANGELES — An assault charge against a Forks man who allegedly attacked a West End police chief has been dismissed on jurisdictional grounds. Taylor… Continue reading

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Economic Development Corp. director delivers upbeat annual report on ‘economic engine’ to Clallam County commissioners

PORT ANGELES — A revitalized Clallam County Economic Development Corp. has made good use of a $150,000 appropriation from the county, EDC Executive Director Bill… Continue reading

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Members of the Clallam County Trust Lands Advisory Committee convene Friday at the Clallam County Courthouse. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

Clallam timber panel given primer on trust land management to set the stage for future meetings

PORT ANGELES — Members of the Clallam County Trust Lands Advisory Committee have been given a crash course in forest management. Kyle Blum, state Department… Continue reading

Members of the Clallam County Trust Lands Advisory Committee convene Friday at the Clallam County Courthouse. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

Peninsula ended up damp despite snowpack drought in 2015 after above normal rainfall

Despite a declared drought across the Pacific Northwest, 2015 was unusually wet for most of the North Olympic Peninsula. Port Angeles and Sequim each had… Continue reading

Clothing needed to help March homeless event in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Clothing donations are needed for the Clallam County Project Homeless Connect, a countywide event that provides a starting place for those who… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Clallam County commissioners notify state of sales tax holiday’s approaching end

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County has given notice that its 0.2 percent sales tax holiday will sunset April 1. Commissioners Mike Chapman and Mark Ozias… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Clallam holds off on naming Port Angeles representative to timber committee; council member asks for time to hold discussion

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County commissioners have put the brakes on naming a Port Angeles representative to the Trust Lands Advisory Committee. Commissioners Tuesday removed… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Long planned Carlsborg sewer project set to begin in April

PORT ANGELES — After decades of planning, crews will be ready to move dirt on the Carlsborg sewer project by mid-April, Clallam County commissioners learned… Continue reading

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