Rob Ollikainen

State representative candidate Thomas Greisamer uses a toy ladybug as a metaphor for how he intends to “clean up Olympia” if elected as incumbent state Rep. Steve Tharinger looks on during a Clallam County League of Women Voters forum Wednesday in Port Angeles. — Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

District 24 state representative, challengers differ on issues during Port Angeles candidates forum

PORT ANGELES — Dr. Stafford Conway, Dr. Thomas Greisamer and incumbent state Rep. Steve Tharinger offered differing views on a state income tax, health care… Continue reading

State representative candidate Thomas Greisamer uses a toy ladybug as a metaphor for how he intends to “clean up Olympia” if elected as incumbent state Rep. Steve Tharinger looks on during a Clallam County League of Women Voters forum Wednesday in Port Angeles. — Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

Hoof rot hits elk south of North Olympic Peninsula but stays out of area so far

PORT ANGELES — As the state Department of Fish and Wildlife gears up for a survey of elk with hoof disease in Southwest Washington this… Continue reading

Interfor to shut down operations in Beaver, Forks until market conditions change; 90 workers to be affected

PORT ANGELES — Citing tough market conditions and a challenging fiber supply, Interfor announced Tuesday that it will curtail operations at its Beaver sawmill and… Continue reading

Interfor to shut down operations in Beaver, Forks until market conditions change; 90 workers to be affected

PORT ANGELES — Citing tough market conditions and a challenging fiber supply, Interfor announced Tuesday that it will curtail operations at its Beaver sawmill and… Continue reading

Armstrong Marine in Port Angeles cuts workforce by 15; company cites delayed contracts for temporary reduction

PORT ANGELES — Armstrong Marine Inc. has put 15 employees on temporary standby because of delayed government and commercial contracts, company officials have announced. The… Continue reading

A truck drives along Towne Road near the Old Dungeness Schoolhouse on Monday. Clallam County commissioners are considering re-routing the road as upgrades are made to the Dungeness River levee that runs alongside Towne Road. — Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam County commissioners to weigh options for Towne Road amid setback of Dungeness River levee

PORT ANGELES — Should Clallam County close the north end of Towne Road for the Dungeness River levee setback? That’s one of three preliminary options… Continue reading

A truck drives along Towne Road near the Old Dungeness Schoolhouse on Monday. Clallam County commissioners are considering re-routing the road as upgrades are made to the Dungeness River levee that runs alongside Towne Road. — Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
The Olympic Discovery Trail follows an abandoned railroad grade through the Sol Duc Valley. Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

See for yourself: Portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail opens in Sol Duc Valley

A newly paved section of the Olympic Discovery Trail beckons in the scenic Sol Duc Valley. The multipurpose trail follows an obvious railroad grade through… Continue reading

The Olympic Discovery Trail follows an abandoned railroad grade through the Sol Duc Valley. Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

Olympic Medical Center lauds state Sen. Hargrove for support of funding bill

PORT ANGELES — State Sen. Jim Hargrove was praised this week for his “tireless efforts” to pass a bill that helps stabilize the finances of… Continue reading

Kathy Wahto

Demand for housing services for homeless and near-homeless on rise in Clallam County, commissioners told

PORT ANGELES — Although homelessness declined by 13.5 percent in Clallam County this year, shelter providers say the growing demand for housing services is a… Continue reading

Kathy Wahto

Lower Elwha Klallam tribe earns environmental award; presentation set later this month in Seattle

PORT ANGELES — The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe has earned a statewide award for its environmental education and sustainability. The tribe will receive the E3… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center lauds state Sen. Hargrove for support of funding bill

PORT ANGELES — State Sen. Jim Hargrove was praised this week for his “tireless efforts” to pass a bill that helps stabilize the finances of… Continue reading

Olympic National Forest seeks input for road analysis; meeting set today in Forks with more dates to come

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Forest is asking the public to share the places they go and the roads they use to get there. This… Continue reading

Olympic nominated in best national park contest; online voting ends July 14

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park is one of 20 contenders in an online best national park contest promoted by USA Today. Voters have until… Continue reading

The bronze sculpture “Homage to Eliza” cast by Port Angeles sculptor Duncan McKiernan has been accepted by the University of Victoria for display at the university's Legacy Art Galleries. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles artist to send piece to University of Victoria

PORT ANGELES — Duncan McKiernan has been given the green light to donate one of his favorite bronze sculptures to the University of Victoria. The… Continue reading

The bronze sculpture “Homage to Eliza” cast by Port Angeles sculptor Duncan McKiernan has been accepted by the University of Victoria for display at the university's Legacy Art Galleries. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Olympic Discovery Trail trailhead eyed for Kitchen-Dick Road area

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula Trails Coalition is applying for a state grant to build a trailhead for the Olympic Discovery Trail on Clallam County… Continue reading

Kathy Wahto

Demand for housing services for homeless and near-homeless on rise in Clallam County, commissioners told

PORT ANGELES — Although homelessness declined by 13.5 percent in Clallam County this year, shelter providers say the growing demand for housing services is a… Continue reading

Kathy Wahto

Lower Elwha Klallam tribe earns environmental award; presentation set later this month in Seattle

PORT ANGELES — The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe has earned a statewide award for its environmental education and sustainability. The tribe will receive the E3… Continue reading

Clallam County is one of the last stands of the rare Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly.  —Photo by Aaron Barna/for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Endangered butterfly seems to like Clallam the best in quest for survival

PORT ANGELES — An endangered butterfly is holding its own in Clallam County, where seven of 11 known clusters of the Taylor’s checkerspot still exist.… Continue reading

Clallam County is one of the last stands of the rare Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly.  —Photo by Aaron Barna/for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
The bronze sculpture “Homage to Eliza” cast by Port Angeles sculptor Duncan McKiernan has been accepted by the University of Victoria for display at the university's Legacy Art Galleries. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles artist to send piece to University of Victoria

PORT ANGELES — Duncan McKiernan has been given the green light to donate one of his favorite bronze sculptures to the University of Victoria. The… Continue reading

The bronze sculpture “Homage to Eliza” cast by Port Angeles sculptor Duncan McKiernan has been accepted by the University of Victoria for display at the university's Legacy Art Galleries. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County is one of the last stands of the rare Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly.  —Photo by Aaron Barna/for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Endangered butterfly seems to like Clallam the best in quest for survival

PORT ANGELES — An endangered butterfly is holding its own in Clallam County, where seven of 11 known clusters of the Taylor’s checkerspot still exist.… Continue reading

Clallam County is one of the last stands of the rare Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly.  —Photo by Aaron Barna/for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife