Rob Ollikainen

Quarry to stay open under new ownership; Showcase to liquidate

PORT ANGELES -- While the Showcase building supply store in Port Angeles is closing its doors for good on Sept. 25, The Quarry natural stone… Continue reading

Unemployment rate flat on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES -- Unemployment held steady at 9.5 percent in Clallam County and 8.6 percent in Jefferson County last month, the state Employment Security Department… Continue reading

Ex-inmate says survey alleging jail sex misconduct ‘a big joke’

Sheriff's statement: http://tinyurl.com/sheriffresponse ---------------------- PORT ANGELES -- A former Clallam County jail inmate says she overheard other inmates saying they lied on a survey that… Continue reading

Clallam to receive surprise federal funds for Undi Road fix

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County public works officials were surprised to learn that they're getting a $300,000 check from the Federal Highway Administration to repair… Continue reading

Sheriff awaits FBI word: Clallam agency still shocked by jail poll allegation

PORT ANGELES -- Still reeling from a national report on staff sexual misconduct that gives a high rating to the county jail, the Clallam County… Continue reading

Drug take-back day scheduled in Sequim, Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Check that medicine cabinet and mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 25. Unwanted prescription pills -- including controlled substances -- can be… Continue reading

Update: FBI investigation of Clallam County jail follows anonymous survey

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict has asked the FBI to investigate after a Bureau of Justice Statistics report ranked the Clallam County… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: FBI to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct in Clallam County jail

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict has asked the FBI to investigate alleged misconduct between Clallam County jail inmates and correctional staff. Jail… Continue reading

Twice-a-month furloughs proposed at Clallam courthouse

PORT ANGELES -- To make up for an unexpected budget shortfall without borrowing money, nearly 400 Clallam County employees will be asked to take 24… Continue reading

Census chief lauds Peninsula participation

PORT ANGELES -- A regional Census manager has lauded Clallam and Jefferson counties for leading the state in 2010 U.S. census participation. Across the North… Continue reading

Elwha Bridge earns federal, state award for Clallam County

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County received an Award of Excellence from the Federal Highway Administration and state Department of Transportation for the Elwha River Bridge.… Continue reading

Tertiary affiliation can improve health care, Peninsula hospital officials say

PORT ANGELES -- The North Olympic Peninsula's three hospital districts are exploring a "tertiary affiliation" with a Puget Sound area hospital. Olympic Medical Center, Jefferson… Continue reading

Salmon habitat restored in Morse Creek

PORT ANGELES -- After 71 years confined to a narrow channel, Morse Creek has been set free. The North Olympic Salmon Coalition and its partner… Continue reading

Clallam County PUD gets $2 million for Fairview water project

The Clallam County Public Utility District plans to use a $2 million state loan to develop a reliable water supply for the Fairview water system.… Continue reading

Olympic Medical hires two doctors for Sequim cancer center

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic Medical Center has hired two oncologists for its cancer center, the hospital announced Thursday. Dr. Erin Nelli, a medical oncologist, and… Continue reading

Cell phones can save a life in Olympic National Park wilderness — but please don’t call for a copter ride

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- A man hiking north of Rialto Beach in 2007 was stopped in his tracks. It was high tide and he couldn't… Continue reading

Clallam County turns to technology to process fingerprints for pistol licenses

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County is ditching an old-school method of processing fingerprints for pistol license applications in favor of digital technology. The three county… Continue reading

Clallam PUD likely to raise rates to offset 5% BPA hike

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Public Utility District will raise its power rates to offset a nearly 5 percent wholesale increase from its chief supplier,… Continue reading

Popular Port Angeles walk-in clinic to close

PORT ANGELES -- CliniCare, the only privately owned walk-in medical clinic in Port Angeles, will close in about two months, its owner announced Wednesday. Founder… Continue reading

Clallam PUD approves sewer system plan for Carlsborg

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Public Utilities District commissioners Tuesday approved a plan for a proposed sewer system in Carlsborg. The two-volume document will be… Continue reading