Rob Ollikainen

Unemployment steady in Clallam, declines slightly in Jefferson

PORT ANGELES — The jobless rate in July remained at 9.3 percent in Clallam County and fell from 8.7 in June to 8.4 percent in… Continue reading

Port Angeles chamber mulls city’s development potential

PORT ANGELES -- Community leaders should encourage the Harbor-Works Public Development Authority and Rayonier to work together -- along with public, private and tribal interests… Continue reading

Clallam deputies in line for 17 mobile data terminals

PORT ANGELES -- To keep patrol deputies fighting crime in the field instead of holed up indoors, the Clallam County Sheriff's Office is using a… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge access fundraiser meets its goal

PORT ANGELES -- They did it! City Council member Cherie Kidd counted to three and led Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce members in a… Continue reading

One of the Port Angeles Coast Guard base’s first officers turns 100

PORT ANGELES -- Ellsworth "Ells" Swett doesn't understand what all the fuss is about. The former Coast Guard lieutenant will take center stage -- and… Continue reading

Truckloads of trash taken off stinky property; owner was living under tarp in backyard (***Gallery***)

PORT ANGELES -- Gales Addition residents said they won a major battle in a war against nuisance properties on Thursday. Neighbors looked on as Clallam… Continue reading

Dams to start coming down next year, Dicks is told

THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE hopes to start bringing down the Elwha River dams on Sept. 15, 2011, Brian Winter, Elwha River restoration manager, told U.S.… Continue reading

Dicks secures $1 million for MV Coho ferry terminal upgrade; more needed

PORT ANGELES -- U.S. Rep Norm Dicks told Port of Port Angeles officials to keep up their search for federal grants to repair the dock… Continue reading

$1 million federal grant to pay for update of Clallam County shoreline master plan

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County has received a $1 million federal grant to update its shoreline planning document -- and to lay the groundwork for… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Dicks to visit Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES -- U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks is scheduled to make four stops in Port Angeles today as part of a regular tour through the… Continue reading

No decision yet on taxing district to improve Striped Peak Road

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County lawmakers delayed a decision on a proposed taxing district to improve Striped Peak Road to get more legal advice from… Continue reading

Pay or appear dominates chamber’s judge candidates’ forum

PORT ANGELES -- Incumbent Clallam County District Court 1 Judge Rick Porter defended the pay or appear program he implemented and lauded efficiencies of his… Continue reading

Rangers arrest three for auto break-ins at Kalaloch, Ruby Beach

KALALOCH -- Olympic National Park rangers -- with the help of Jefferson County sheriff's deputies -- arrested three Grays Harbor County men for allegedly breaking… Continue reading

People’s choice in sand sculpture contest same as judges’ choice

PORT ANGELES -- Carl Jara's "Alien vs. Bender" sand sculpture won the People's Choice Award in this year's Windermere Sand Sculpture Classic, event organizer Doc… Continue reading

Slow market prompts Port Angeles supply store to close

PORT ANGELES -- Reduced demand for building materials has forced the closure of Showcase and The Quarry in Port Angeles, Lumber Traders' top executive said.… Continue reading

Jury says man was legally sane when he shot sheriff’s deputy, finds him guilty

PORT ANGELES -- A Clallam County jury has found Scott L. Davis guilty of first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for shooting Clallam County Sheriff's… Continue reading

Port Angeles Coast Guard base gets new name

PORT ANGELES -- Coast Guard crew members removed their "USCG Group Port Angeles" ball caps and replaced them with new hats that read "Sector Field… Continue reading

Davis found guilty in deputy shooting

PORT ANGELES — A jury has found Scott L. Davis guilty of first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for shooting Clallam County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill… Continue reading

Tribal Canoe Journey ‘an incredible success’ on many levels

NEAH BAY -- In the wake of one of the largest celebrations in Neah Bay history, Makah officials are assessing a festive and incident-free 2010… Continue reading

Red tide closes more beaches to shellfish harvest

PORT ANGELES -- The state Department of Health has closed Dungeness Bay, Sequim Bay and Discovery Bay to recreational shellfish harvesting because of the continuing… Continue reading