Rob Ollikainen

Port Angeles expands skate park use; scooters, BMX bikes, roller blades welcome

It is no longer a violation of city code to ride a scooter or BMX bike at the Port Angeles Skate Park.… Continue reading

Peninsula unemployment rate drops

Peninsula Daily News North Olympic Peninsula unemployment dipped slightly in October as more workers joined the Clallam and Jefferson County labor forces, state officials said.… Continue reading

Port Angeles adding barriers, funding to bridge capital plans

The Port Angeles City Council has directed staff to add safety barriers for the Eighth Street bridges to the city’s capital facilities… Continue reading

Convicted felon charged with drugs, weapons violations in Port Angeles

A convicted felon suspected of selling drugs out of area motels and carrying a handgun has been charged with drug crimes and… Continue reading

Strait Shot sees decrease in ridership in October, but many say they plan to ride again

Clallam Transit’s new bus route to Bainbridge Island saw a drop in ridership in October, averaging 7.2 boardings per departure for the… Continue reading

Bill Peach

State sets preferred alternative for marbled murrelet protection

The state Board of Natural Resources has selected a preferred alternative for the long-term conservation of the marbled murrelet. The board voted 5-1… Continue reading

Bill Peach

Port Angeles city staff selects preferred alternative of shared-use concept for Race Street

A shared-use path for pedestrians, bicyclists and other trail users has been selected as the preferred design alternative for the new-look Race… Continue reading

Port Angeles man gets 100 days for yelling at neighbor

A Port Angeles man has been sentenced to 100 days in jail for yelling at his neighbors, the Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney’s… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to draft letter against park fee hike

The Port Angeles City Council will consider a letter urging the federal government to reconsider raising entrance fees at Olympic National Park… Continue reading

High winds knock out power, cause wreck on North Olympic Peninsula

High winds knock out power, cause wreck on North Olympic Peninsula

A low pressure system that moved across Vancouver Island on Monday brought power outages to the North Olympic Peninsula and likely caused a wreck near… Continue reading

High winds knock out power, cause wreck on North Olympic Peninsula

Port Angeles to consider lifting ban on scooters, BMX bikes at skate park

Scooters, roller blades and BMX bikes will be allowed at Port Angeles Skate Park if the City Council adopts a code change… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council takes action on dilapidated house

Port Angeles City Council takes action on dilapidated house

A burnt house on Fairmount Avenue is a blight on the Westside neighborhood and should be condemned, the Port Angeles City Council… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council takes action on dilapidated house

Port Angeles council discusses idea of plastic bag ban

The Port Angeles City Council may consider banning plastic bags next year to help protect the environment. Five of the seven council… Continue reading

Report: Bonner can stand trial in beating death of Sequim-area woman

Report: Bonner can stand trial in beating death of Sequim-area woman

A medicated Benjamin George Bonner has the capacity to understand the murder charge against him and the ability to assist in his… Continue reading

Report: Bonner can stand trial in beating death of Sequim-area woman
Quileute Tribe gaining ground on facilities’ move to higher elevation

Quileute Tribe gaining ground on facilities’ move to higher elevation

A yellow bus sits outside the Quileute Tribal School as a constant reminder of the danger lurking in the ocean. The school… Continue reading

Quileute Tribe gaining ground on facilities’ move to higher elevation

Port Angeles approves lodging tax expenditures

A unanimous Port Angeles City Council has approved $827,000 in lodging tax spending to put heads in beds next year. A 6-1… Continue reading

Pool measure approval to pave way for pool expansion

Pool measure approval to pave way for pool expansion

A measure to allow for an expanded community pool in Port Angeles was passing with more than two-thirds support Tuesday. The William… Continue reading

Pool measure approval to pave way for pool expansion
One Port Angeles council race too close to call; Schromen-Wawrin takes large lead over Wojnowski

One Port Angeles council race too close to call; Schromen-Wawrin takes large lead over Wojnowski

Kate Dexter and Travis Berglund were separated by 37 votes in their race for a Port Angeles City Council seat after the… Continue reading

One Port Angeles council race too close to call; Schromen-Wawrin takes large lead over Wojnowski

Discovery Bay fire department levy vote close

The initial count of ballots Tuesday saw a maintenance and operations levy for Discovery Bay Volunteer Fire and Rescue being rejected by… Continue reading

General election ballots due across Peninsula

General election ballots due across Peninsula

The 2017 general election is today. Ballots must be postmarked today or dropped off no later than 8 p.m. at one of several drop boxes… Continue reading

General election ballots due across Peninsula