Rob Ollikainen

Clallam seeks public defense attorneys

Clallam County is seeking lawyers to represent alleged criminals who can’t afford to hire an attorney. Commissioners on Tuesday issued a request… Continue reading

Clallam Board of Health urged to tap more resources on opioid epidemic

The Clallam County Board of Health should tap the knowledge of other advisory panels as it looks for ways to help fight… Continue reading

Clallam County buys system for public to keep up with finances

Clallam County has purchased software that will help the public keep track of county finances and other data. Commissioners Mark Ozias and… Continue reading

ONP reports more visits in 2016 than in 2015

ONP reports more visits in 2016 than in 2015

Olympic National Park reported growth in annual visitation for a fourth consecutive year. Park officials reported an estimated 3,390,221 recreation visits in… Continue reading

ONP reports more visits in 2016 than in 2015
Clallam Transit General Manager Wendy Clark-Getzin

Clallam Transit approves ‘Strait Shot’ bus service to Bainbridge ferry terminal

Clallam Transit has approved a daily bus service from downtown Port Angeles to the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal. Transit board members voted 8-0… Continue reading

Clallam Transit General Manager Wendy Clark-Getzin

New Clallam County park rules proposed; drones and generators addressed

Drones would be restricted in Clallam County parks unless the operator gets permission and a special permit under a proposal commissioners will… Continue reading

Peninsula backs development of cross-state trail system

Peninsula backs development of cross-state trail system

Clallam County has joined 40 municipalities on both sides of the Cascade Mountains that have backed the development of a cross-state trail… Continue reading

Peninsula backs development of cross-state trail system

Clallam Transit service changes take effect Monday

Clallam Transit service changes will take effect Monday. Eight fixed routes will have expanded or modified service as the agency looks to… Continue reading

Inslee proclaims state of emergency following winter weather; Peninsula counties included, but no reportable damage apparent, authorities say

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed a state of emergency for 28 counties recovering from severe winter weather, including Clallam and Jefferson. The… Continue reading

Clallam County proclaims developmental disabilities month

Clallam County proclaims developmental disabilities month

Clallam County is encouraging its citizens to live “side by side” with those with developmental disabilities. Clallam County commissioners have proclaimed March… Continue reading

Clallam County proclaims developmental disabilities month

Peninsula sees slight rise in unemployment numbers

Unemployment inched up in Clallam and Jefferson counties in January but remained below January 2016 levels, state officials said. Clallam County’s estimated jobless rate rose… Continue reading

Carlsborg sewer law adopted; commissioners change connection requirements

Clallam County has adopted a new ordinance that will regulate the management of the nearly completed Carlsborg sewer system. The three commissioners… Continue reading

Clallam considering software to aid tracking of public information

Clallam County has identified software that would help citizens and staff keep track of financial performance and other public information. County commissioners… Continue reading

Alleged burglar faces additional charges in Port Angeles

Alleged burglar faces additional charges in Port Angeles

An alleged burglar who was arrested on multiple warrants last week is facing new charges in Clallam County Superior Court, prosecutors said.… Continue reading

Alleged burglar faces additional charges in Port Angeles
Bill Peach

Clallam commissioners get report on timber, tax

Clallam County and its junior taxing districts received $7.26 million in timber revenue from the state Department of Natural Resources last year,… Continue reading

Bill Peach

Wreck sends 1 to Harborview, 1 to jail

A passenger who was riding in a vehicle that was struck by a pickup on state Highway 112 west of Port Angeles… Continue reading

No charges in Port Angeles car vs. pedestrian death

Prosecutors will not charge the driver who was investigated for striking a Port Angeles man who later died on a dark city… Continue reading

A 2013 Ford Focus traveling westbound on state Highway 112 was one of two vehicles wrecked in the Thursday crash. (Clallam Fire District No. 2)

Two hurt in collision

A Port Angeles driver and her passenger were taken to Olympic Medical Center on Thursday after the car they were traveling in… Continue reading

A 2013 Ford Focus traveling westbound on state Highway 112 was one of two vehicles wrecked in the Thursday crash. (Clallam Fire District No. 2)

Clallam County renews contracts for mental health, chemical dependency treatment

Clallam County has renewed a series of contracts with mental health and chemical dependency treatment providers to help those with brain disorders,… Continue reading

Clallam County sets April 11 hearing on vacation rental, B&B ordinance

Clallam County commissioners have called for an April 11 public hearing on a proposal to regulate new vacation rentals and bed-and-breakfast inns.… Continue reading