Rob Ollikainen

Cuts may lead to Clallam chain gang consolidation

PORT ANGELES — A combination of the federal sequester and state cuts will result in the consolidation of Clallam County’s three chain gangs into two… Continue reading

Unemployment down in Clallam, flat in Jefferson

Clallam County added 190 private sector jobs last month and saw its unemployment rate dip from a revised 9.3 percent in June to a preliminary… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners to upgrade incident command vehicle

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County will upgrade the communications equipment in its incident command vehicle should the three commissioners approve a memorandum of agreement with… Continue reading

Judge S. Brooke Taylor

Gov. Inslee will appoint judge for upcoming Clallam bench vacancy

PORT ANGELES — Gov. Jay Inslee will appoint a new Clallam County Superior Court judge to replace retiring Judge S. Brooke Taylor by the end… Continue reading

Judge S. Brooke Taylor
Bobby J. Smith

Longest-incarcerated Clallam County inmate won’t get out of jail soon; trial again delayed for man held since 2011

PORT ANGELES — Bobby J. Smith, who has spent more time in the Clallam County jail than any other inmate on the roster as he… Continue reading

Bobby J. Smith
Bobby J. Smith

Longest-incarcerated Clallam County inmate won’t get out of jail soon; trial again delayed for man held since 2011

PORT ANGELES — Bobby J. Smith, who has spent more time in the Clallam County jail than any other inmate on the roster as he… Continue reading

Bobby J. Smith
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Port Angeles swimmers to attempt 8.9-mile length of Lake Crescent on Sunday

LAKE CRESCENT — Four Port Angeles endurance athletes will attempt to swim the length of Lake Crescent on Sunday to accomplish a collective personal goal… Continue reading

In this snapshot provided by Howie Ruddell
In this snapshot provided by Howie Ruddell

Port Angeles swimmers to attempt 8.9-mile length of Lake Crescent on Sunday

LAKE CRESCENT — Four Port Angeles endurance athletes will attempt to swim the length of Lake Crescent on Sunday to accomplish a collective personal goal… Continue reading

In this snapshot provided by Howie Ruddell

Closing oyster beds affects some 19 Jefferson County businesses

State and county health officials are advising seafood lovers to cook their oysters this summer. More than 40 people in the state have been sickened… Continue reading

Clallam gets seven bids for Kitchen-Dick Road improvements

CARLSBORG — Clallam County commissioners opened seven bids Tuesday to widen and repair a mile-long stretch of Kitchen-Dick Road northwest of Sequim. Bruch & Bruch… Continue reading

Clallam gets seven bids for Kitchen-Dick Road improvements

CARLSBORG — Clallam County commissioners opened seven bids Tuesday to widen and repair a mile-long stretch of Kitchen-Dick Road northwest of Sequim. Bruch & Bruch… Continue reading

Clallam hears about fiscal initiative plan

PORT ANGELES — The Washington State Association of Counties is asking for Clallam County’s help in developing a “fiscal sustainability initiative” that will be pitched… Continue reading

Toni Rieger is determined to keep Dupuis Restaurant exactly as Maureen McDonald wanted it. "I'm never going to change the inside of it

From server to proprietor: New era at landmark Clallam eatery

PORT ANGELES — Maureen McDonald wanted to leave the legacy of Dupuis Restaurant to someone who loved it as much as she did. McDonald, owner… Continue reading

Toni Rieger is determined to keep Dupuis Restaurant exactly as Maureen McDonald wanted it. "I'm never going to change the inside of it

Olympic Medical Center eyes campus expansion

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center’s governing board will make a $16 million, 40,000-square-foot decision later this year. The seven commissioners will be asked to… Continue reading

The Bad Influence boat driven by Ron Domoe of Minden

Peninsula sprint boat races expected to draw thousands today

PORT ANGELES — Thousands of race fans are expected to descend on the Extreme Sports Park on Saturday for the first of two American Sprint… Continue reading

The Bad Influence boat driven by Ron Domoe of Minden
The Bad Influence boat driven by Ron Domoe of Minden

Peninsula sprint boat races expected to draw thousands

PORT ANGELES — Thousands of race fans are expected to descend on the Extreme Sports Park on Saturday for the first of two American Sprint… Continue reading

The Bad Influence boat driven by Ron Domoe of Minden
Brad Clinefelter

ELECTION — Clinefelter, Quinn race for Port of Port Townsend seat

PORT TOWNSEND — Brad Clinefelter took half of the votes counted Tuesday night in the Port of Port Townsend primary for the District 2 seat.… Continue reading

Brad Clinefelter

Faster permit review sought at Clallam Department of Community Development

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County’s Department of Community Development is seeking temporary help to expedite the process of getting a building permit. Department Director Sheila… Continue reading

Primary ballots due by 8 p.m. in Clallam, Jefferson counties . . . AND please join us for our election coverage tonight

Primary ballots due by 8 p.m. in Clallam, Jefferson counties . . . AND please join us for our election coverage tonight

PLEASE VISIT OUR website after 8 p.m. for our coverage of the primary election races in Jefferson and Clallam counties. Between 8 p.m and 8:30… Continue reading

Primary ballots due by 8 p.m. in Clallam, Jefferson counties . . . AND please join us for our election coverage tonight
Brad Clinefelter

2nd ELECTION UPDATE — Clinefelter, Quinn lead Port of Port Townsend race

PORT TOWNSEND — Brad Clinefelter took half of the votes counted Tuesday night in the Port of Port Townsend primary for the District 2 seat.… Continue reading

Brad Clinefelter