Rob Ollikainen

Man charged in Forks burglary may be linked to armed robbery on Whidbey Island

PORT ANGELES — A man reportedly sought after an armed bank robbery on Whidbey Island last month was arrested in Forks on Sunday for an… Continue reading

A group of demonstrators against industrial marijuana in rural residential neighborhoods stand outside the Clallam County Courthouse. From left are Lynne Clark

Clallam adopts tougher marijuana ordinance for rural areas

PORT ANGELES — After weeks of discussion and hours of testimony from concerned rural residents, Clallam County has tightened restrictions on the recreational marijuana industry.… Continue reading

A group of demonstrators against industrial marijuana in rural residential neighborhoods stand outside the Clallam County Courthouse. From left are Lynne Clark

Clallam commissioner’s salary-slashing idea for electeds not popular with colleagues

PORT ANGELES — Jim McEntire’s idea to cut salaries of Clallam County’s elected officials failed to gain traction with his two fellow commissioners Monday. Commissioner… Continue reading

UPDATED — Clallam County approves temporary pot ordinance

PORT ANGELES — After weeks of discussion and hours of testimony from concerned rural residents, Clallam County has tightened restrictions on the recreational marijuana industry.… Continue reading

Investigators go over the scene of fatal shooting at a house in the 100 block of West 11th Street in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

UPDATED — Man shot to death in Port Angeles; alleged shooter in custody

PORT ANGELES — One man is dead and another is in custody after an apparent shooting in Port Angeles, city police said tonight. Gary Borneman,… Continue reading

Investigators go over the scene of fatal shooting at a house in the 100 block of West 11th Street in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam commissioners to discuss today how elected county officials are paid

PORT ANGELES — How much money should an elected official earn? That's a question the three Clallam County commissioners will tackle when they meet in… Continue reading

Thad Schroeder of Port Angeles washes residue from the side of a kayak outside the Feiro Marine Life Center on City Pier after paddling through a sheen discovered on Saturday on the surface of Port Angeles Harbor. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

‘Mystery sheen’ spotted in Port Angeles Harbor

PORT ANGELES — A “mystery sheen” was discovered in Port Angeles Harbor on Saturday morning — then dispersed by about 1 p.m., city police said.… Continue reading

Thad Schroeder of Port Angeles washes residue from the side of a kayak outside the Feiro Marine Life Center on City Pier after paddling through a sheen discovered on Saturday on the surface of Port Angeles Harbor. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam commissioners to discuss how elected county officials are paid

PORT ANGELES — How much money should an elected official earn? That’s a question the three Clallam County commissioners will tackle when they meet in… Continue reading

Internet, cellphone outage hits Forks, West End of Clallam County

FORKS — The West End of Clallam County was without Internet and cellphone service from about 4 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday, Clallam County… Continue reading

Internet, cellphone outage hits Forks, West End of Clallam County

FORKS — The West End of Clallam County was without Internet and cellphone service from about 4 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday, Clallam County… Continue reading

Proposed Clallam law would curb marijuana grow sites in rural areas

Proposed Clallam law would curb marijuana grow sites in rural areas

PORT ANGELES — A proposal to regulate the recreational marijuana industry in Clallam County would keep growers and processors out of most rural neighborhoods —… Continue reading

Proposed Clallam law would curb marijuana grow sites in rural areas

UPDATED — Mystery sheen spotted in Port Angeles Harbor

PORT ANGELES — A “mystery sheen” discovered in Port Angeles Harbor on Saturday was dispersing by 1 p.m., city police said. Authorities said they didn’t… Continue reading

Proposed Clallam law would curb marijuana grow sites in rural areas

Proposed Clallam law would curb marijuana grow sites in rural areas

PORT ANGELES — A proposal to regulate the recreational marijuana industry in Clallam County would keep growers and processors out of most rural neighborhoods —… Continue reading

Proposed Clallam law would curb marijuana grow sites in rural areas
Proposed Clallam law would curb marijuana grow sites in rural areas

Proposed Clallam law would curb marijuana grow sites in rural areas

PORT ANGELES — A proposal to regulate the recreational marijuana industry in Clallam County would keep growers and processors out of most rural neighborhoods —… Continue reading

Proposed Clallam law would curb marijuana grow sites in rural areas

Two from Port Angeles charged with selling, possession of heroin

PORT ANGELES — Two Port Angeles residents allegedly found with some $20,000 worth of heroin will be arraigned Friday in Clallam County Superior Court. Bryan… Continue reading

Signs indicate new traffic routing as crews work on the road surface on U.S. Highway 101 at Deer Park Road east of Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

U.S. Highway 101 traffic expected to be separated today at Deer Park Road east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Crews today are expected to stripe and install posts along the center of U.S. Highway 101 at Deer Park Road and Buchanan… Continue reading

Signs indicate new traffic routing as crews work on the road surface on U.S. Highway 101 at Deer Park Road east of Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Two from Port Angeles charged with selling, possession of heroin

PORT ANGELES — Two Port Angeles residents allegedly found with some $20,000 worth of heroin will be arraigned Friday in Clallam County Superior Court. Bryan… Continue reading

Signs indicate new traffic routing as crews work on the road surface on U.S. Highway 101 at Deer Park Road east of Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

U.S. Highway 101 traffic expected to be separated Thursday at Deer Park Road east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Crews Thursday are expected to stripe and install posts along the center of U.S. Highway 101 at Deer Park Road and Buchanan… Continue reading

Signs indicate new traffic routing as crews work on the road surface on U.S. Highway 101 at Deer Park Road east of Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam commissioners to reconsider temporary marijuana zoning regulations at meeting today

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County commissioners today will consider a stopgap ordinance to regulate the placement of recreational marijuana businesses. Interim zoning would place tighter… Continue reading

Cathy Marshall

Clallam District Court candidates spar over pay-or-appear program

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County District Court 1 Judge Rick Porter and challenger Cathy Marshall battled recently over the merits of the pay-or-appear program in… Continue reading

Cathy Marshall