Rob Ollikainen

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Clallam County’s Spruce Railroad Trail, tunnel project honored by state

PORT ANGELES — State officials have issued a bravo to Clallam County. A project to improve the Spruce Railroad Trail and restore a historic tunnel… Continue reading

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Jim McEntire

Clallam County commissioner candidates debate climate change

PORT ANGELES — It's time to start planning for water shortages and other impacts of global climate change, Clallam County commissioner candidate Mark Ozias said… Continue reading

Jim McEntire
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer speaks Monday at an event to celebrate the former Family Medicine of Port Angeles clinic's transition to the North Olympic Healthcare Network. — Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

Rep. Kilmer: Port Angeles clinic’s transition to federal community health center to benefit 4,000 Clallam residents

PORT ANGELES — Some 4,000 Clallam County residents will gain access to health care services thanks to the designation of a federally qualified community health… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer speaks Monday at an event to celebrate the former Family Medicine of Port Angeles clinic's transition to the North Olympic Healthcare Network. — Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County stands to get Lake Crescent property for public access — 'It's just a spectacular spot'

Clallam County stands to get Lake Crescent property for public access — ‘It’s just a spectacular spot’

PORT ANGELES — A private land owner is willing to donate 1.2 acres of waterfront property on the southwest shore of Lake Crescent to Clallam… Continue reading

Clallam County stands to get Lake Crescent property for public access — 'It's just a spectacular spot'
Authorities think alleged assault and attempted robbery outside Port Angeles are related to recent burglary

Authorities think alleged assault and attempted robbery outside Port Angeles are related to recent burglary

PORT ANGELES — A man was reportedly pistol whipped east of the city Saturday, and authorities believe the alleged assailant may be connected to a… Continue reading

Authorities think alleged assault and attempted robbery outside Port Angeles are related to recent burglary
Police: Port Angeles man found asleep in running car with weapons, heroin, meth and cash

Police: Port Angeles man found asleep in running car with weapons, heroin, meth and cash

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man faces a November trial after police said he was found sleeping in a running vehicle near a loaded… Continue reading

Police: Port Angeles man found asleep in running car with weapons, heroin, meth and cash
Authorities think alleged assault and attempted robbery outside Port Angeles are related to recent burglary

Authorities think alleged assault and attempted robbery outside Port Angeles are related to recent burglary

PORT ANGELES — A man was reportedly pistol whipped east of the city Saturday, and authorities believe the alleged assailant may be connected to a… Continue reading

Authorities think alleged assault and attempted robbery outside Port Angeles are related to recent burglary
Police: Port Angeles man found asleep in running car with weapons, heroin, meth and cash

Police: Port Angeles man found asleep in running car with weapons, heroin, meth and cash

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man faces a November trial after police said he was found sleeping in a running vehicle near a loaded… Continue reading

Police: Port Angeles man found asleep in running car with weapons, heroin, meth and cash
Port Angeles man found asleep in running car with weapons, heroin, meth and cash, police say

Port Angeles man found asleep in running car with weapons, heroin, meth and cash, police say

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man faces a November trial after police said he was found sleeping in a running vehicle near a loaded… Continue reading

Port Angeles man found asleep in running car with weapons, heroin, meth and cash, police say
Clallam County issues Opportunity Fund grants to bring ongoing dispute to official close

Clallam County issues Opportunity Fund grants to bring ongoing dispute to official close

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Commissioner Jim McEntire hand-delivered a $1 million check to Port of Port Angeles officials Tuesday, marking the end of a… Continue reading

Clallam County issues Opportunity Fund grants to bring ongoing dispute to official close
Clallam County issues Opportunity Fund grants to bring ongoing dispute to official close

Clallam County issues Opportunity Fund grants to bring ongoing dispute to official close

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Commissioner Jim McEntire hand-delivered a $1 million check to Port of Port Angeles officials Tuesday, marking the end of a… Continue reading

Clallam County issues Opportunity Fund grants to bring ongoing dispute to official close
Clallam County to consider ad hoc panel for timber management in meeting today

Clallam County to consider ad hoc panel for timber management in meeting today

PORT ANGELES — After weeks of discussion, Clallam County commissioners today will consider establishing a trust lands advisory committee to examine how the state manages… Continue reading

Clallam County to consider ad hoc panel for timber management in meeting today

Clallam projects $1.2 million deficit, economy on rebound — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report has been corrected to reflect that budget forums will be held in Port Angeles, Forks and Sequim on Sept. 29, Sept.… Continue reading

Two Port Angeles men in jail after allegedly siphoning gas from Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue vehicle

Two Port Angeles men in jail after allegedly siphoning gas from Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue vehicle

PORT ANGELES — Two Port Angeles men were arrested Friday after they allegedly siphoned gas from a marked Clallam County Sheriff's Office vehicle in the… Continue reading

Two Port Angeles men in jail after allegedly siphoning gas from Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue vehicle

Two Port Angeles men in jail after allegedly siphoning gas from Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue vehicle

PORT ANGELES — Two Port Angeles men were arrested Friday after they allegedly siphoned gas from a marked Clallam County Sheriff’s Office vehicle in the… Continue reading

Clallam County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis

Clallam treasurer to release disputed grant warrants; fight wraps up due to undisclosed medical issue

PORT ANGELES — A lingering dispute between Clallam County commissioners and Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis is over. Citing an undisclosed medical issue, Barkhuis on Thursday said… Continue reading

Clallam County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis
Clallam County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis

Clallam treasurer to release disputed grant warrants; fight wraps up due to undisclosed medical issue

PORT ANGELES — A lingering dispute between Clallam County commissioners and Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis is over. Citing an undisclosed medical issue, Barkhuis on Thursday said… Continue reading

Clallam County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis
Clallam County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis

Clallam treasurer to release disputed grant warrants; fight wraps up due to undisclosed medical issue

PORT ANGELES — A lingering dispute between Clallam County commissioners and Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis is over. Citing an undisclosed medical issue, Barkhuis on Thursday said… Continue reading

Clallam County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis
Phil Kitchel

Former Clallam commissioner appointed trust lands consultant

PORT ANGELES — Former Clallam County Commissioner Phil Kitchel has been hired as a consultant for a proposed trust lands advisory committee. Current Commissioner Bill… Continue reading

Phil Kitchel

At least two Clallam commissioners expected to approve new recreational marijuana law

PORT ANGELES — Two Clallam County commissioners will support a new law that allows recreational marijuana facilities in commercial and industrial zones but restricts growing… Continue reading