Rob Ollikainen

The offshore oil platform Polar Pioneer waits on April 25 to be floated off the cargo deck ship Blue Marlin into Port Angeles Harbor. The tug Garth Foss

Polar Pioneer oil rig making its way to Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Somewhere in the vast Pacific Ocean, about 1,200 miles west of North Olympic Peninsula, the giant Polar Pioneer oil rig is making… Continue reading

The offshore oil platform Polar Pioneer waits on April 25 to be floated off the cargo deck ship Blue Marlin into Port Angeles Harbor. The tug Garth Foss
Lifeguard Virginia Smith keeps watch at William Shore Memorial Pool in Port Angeles on Friday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles pool rates to double for non-district users

PORT ANGELES — William Shore Memorial Pool will double its rates for those who live outside the Port Angeles area. The move is to be… Continue reading

Lifeguard Virginia Smith keeps watch at William Shore Memorial Pool in Port Angeles on Friday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
A marbled murrelet. U.S. Forest Service

Clallam commissioner: Marbled murrelet conservation debated by state

PORT ANGELES — The state Board of Natural Resources, including Clallam County Commissioner Jim McEntire, is considering long-term conservation strategies for the threatened marbled murrelet.… Continue reading

A marbled murrelet. U.S. Forest Service
Clallam County election volunteers Connie Miller of Port Angeles

Clallam, Jefferson ballot returns still low in lead-up to general election

Voter turnout remained low in Clallam and Jefferson counties Thursday. Voters have 11 more days to weigh their options before the Nov. 3 general election.… Continue reading

Clallam County election volunteers Connie Miller of Port Angeles
Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services Behavior Health Director Patty Bell

Clallam juvenile facility turns 21; only facility in state offering crisis center and in-house treatment

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services facility turns 21 this month. It does so with the distinction of being the only… Continue reading

Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services Behavior Health Director Patty Bell

Clallam County commissioners seek legal review on possible property tax reduction

PORT ANGELES — Two Clallam County commissioners want a legal opinion on the board’s ability to lower taxes on certain types of property. Commissioners Jim… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners contemplate salary committee for elected officials

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County commissioners will form an advisory committee that will make salary recommendations for eight elected officials, but they won't do it… Continue reading

Draining pipes await installation as part of a rennovation of the main parking lot at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam County courthouse lot gets a retrofit to lessen pollution in Peabody Creek; parking disruptions to last into December

PORT ANGELES — Crews are ripping up the Clallam County courthouse parking lot to replace the surface with porous asphalt and rain gardens to help… Continue reading

Draining pipes await installation as part of a rennovation of the main parking lot at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Draining pipes await installation as part of a rennovation of the main parking lot at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam County courthouse parking lot gets a retrofit to lessen pollution in Peabody Creek; parking disruptions to go into December

PORT ANGELES — Crews are ripping up the Clallam County courthouse parking lot to replace the surface with porous asphalt and rain gardens to help… Continue reading

Draining pipes await installation as part of a rennovation of the main parking lot at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Peninsula authorities praise new law banning open pot containers in vehicles

North Olympic Peninsula law enforcement officers praised a new state law that fines drivers for carrying open containers of marijuana on the road. Jefferson County… Continue reading

Peninsula authorities praise new law banning open pot containers in vehicles

North Olympic Peninsula law enforcement officers praised a new state law that fines drivers for carrying open containers of marijuana on the road. Jefferson County… Continue reading

Port Angeles man accused after high-speed chase in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Port Angeles man accused after high-speed chase in Clallam, Jefferson counties

PORT ANGELES — A 19-year-old Port Angeles man accused of leading authorities on a 120 mph car chase in two counties faces criminal charges today.… Continue reading

Port Angeles man accused after high-speed chase in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Clallam commissioners amend budget-changing policy

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County has revised its policy for making budget changes to bring it in line with state law and promote transparency. Commissioners… Continue reading

Port Angeles man accused after chase reaching 120 mph in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Port Angeles man accused after chase reaching 120 mph in Clallam, Jefferson counties

PORT ANGELES — A 19-year-old Port Angeles man accused of leading authorities on a 120 mph car chase in two counties faces criminal charges today.… Continue reading

Port Angeles man accused after chase reaching 120 mph in Clallam, Jefferson counties
Clallam commissioners get recommended budget weighing in at $36.1 million

Clallam commissioners get recommended budget weighing in at $36.1 million

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County's top executive has recommended a $36.1 million budget for 2016 that would spend $2.7 million in general fund reserves and… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners get recommended budget weighing in at $36.1 million
Sequim man pleads guilty to Joyce woman's beating death; Ari King to be sentenced next month

Sequim man pleads guilty to Joyce woman’s beating death; Ari King to be sentenced next month

PORT ANGELES — Ari Lee King, the Sequim man accused of beating a Joyce woman to death in September 2014, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree… Continue reading

Sequim man pleads guilty to Joyce woman's beating death; Ari King to be sentenced next month
Sequim man pleads guilty to Joyce woman's beating death; Ari King to be sentenced next month

Sequim man pleads guilty to Joyce woman’s beating death; Ari King to be sentenced next month

PORT ANGELES — Ari Lee King, the Sequim man accused of beating a Joyce woman to death in September 2014, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree… Continue reading

Sequim man pleads guilty to Joyce woman's beating death; Ari King to be sentenced next month
Authorities: Sequim man shot at SUV with his girlfriend inside near Neah Bay

Authorities: Sequim man shot at SUV with his girlfriend inside near Neah Bay

NEAH BAY — A Sequim man is expected to be charged today with allegedly shooting at a vehicle that was occupied by his girlfriend just… Continue reading

Authorities: Sequim man shot at SUV with his girlfriend inside near Neah Bay
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Clallam County adds Lake Crescent access point to its land inventory

PORT ANGELES — There's a new public access point on Lake Crescent. Clallam County commissioners Tuesday authorized the acquisition of a 1.2-acre parcel on the… Continue reading

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Clallam County Commissioner McEntire seeks opinion from state Auditor's Office on grant dispute

Clallam County Commissioner McEntire seeks opinion from state Auditor’s Office on grant dispute

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Commissioner Jim McEntire still wants the state Auditor's Office to examine a now-resolved dispute with the county treasurer as part… Continue reading

Clallam County Commissioner McEntire seeks opinion from state Auditor's Office on grant dispute