Rob Ollikainen

Port Angeles police report 18th naloxone save

The Port Angeles Police Department used naloxone to save a woman’s life Saturday, the 18th documented “save” since the agency began carrying… Continue reading

Clallam County sends letter to Department of Natural Resources on timber harvests, marbled murrelet

Clallam County sends letter to Department of Natural Resources on timber harvests, marbled murrelet

Clallam County commissioners have weighed in on draft environmental impact statements for the state’s 10-year timber harvest target and protections for the… Continue reading

Clallam County sends letter to Department of Natural Resources on timber harvests, marbled murrelet

Hearing expected on vacation rental, B&B standards in Clallam

Clallam County commissioners today are expected to call for an April public hearing on a new proposal to regulate vacation rentals and… Continue reading

Port Angeles pool district seeks input on expansion plans

Port Angeles pool district seeks input on expansion plans

A major expansion is on the horizon for William Shore Memorial Pool, and district officials are seeking public input to help shape… Continue reading

Port Angeles pool district seeks input on expansion plans
Kilmer, Murray re-introduce Wild Olympics legislation

Kilmer, Murray re-introduce Wild Olympics legislation

U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer and Sen. Patty Murray have re-introduced Wild Olympics legislation to protect environmentally sensitive areas, support outdoor recreation and… Continue reading

Kilmer, Murray re-introduce Wild Olympics legislation
Wendy Clark-Getzin

Clallam Transit sets spring service changes

Clallam Transit is rolling out a set of service changes that will affect eight bus routes beginning March 20. The changes were… Continue reading

Wendy Clark-Getzin
Clallam Transit eyes service to Bainbridge

Clallam Transit eyes service to Bainbridge

It might make sense to leave the car at home when heading to Seattle come June. Clallam Transit has proposed daily bus… Continue reading

Clallam Transit eyes service to Bainbridge
Red Cross volunteers’ accomplishments acknowledged

Red Cross volunteers’ accomplishments acknowledged

Two longtime Clallam County American Red Cross volunteers were honored by the Board of County Commissioners last week. Dianna Cross and Jo… Continue reading

Red Cross volunteers’ accomplishments acknowledged
Clallam administrator Jim Jones

Clallam approves spending authority for infrastructure project

Clallam County commissioners have approved a $901,200 budget emergency for infrastructure needed to redevelop the Mount Angeles View neighborhood. The Opportunity Fund… Continue reading

Clallam administrator Jim Jones
Clallam commissioners start to mull rules for new vacation rentals, B&Bs

Clallam commissioners start to mull rules for new vacation rentals, B&Bs

A proposal to establish standards for new vacation rentals and bed-and-breakfast inns in Clallam County has arrived on the commissioners’ dais. The… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners start to mull rules for new vacation rentals, B&Bs

Clallam commissioners join other boards in calling for longer halibut season

Clallam County has joined the chorus of local governments asking the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to extend the halibut fishing… Continue reading

Elwha River bridge open houses set Tuesday in Forks, Port Angeles

State Department of Transportation officials will review the status and future of the U.S. Highway 101 Elwha River bridge in a pair… Continue reading

‘Food Webs Can Be Fishy’ at Port Angeles’ Science Saturday

‘Food Webs Can Be Fishy’ at Port Angeles’ Science Saturday

Forage fish and the seabirds who feed on them will be the focus of a free family event in Port Angeles on… Continue reading

‘Food Webs Can Be Fishy’ at Port Angeles’ Science Saturday
Flu activity ebbs on Peninsula after tough season

Flu activity ebbs on Peninsula after tough season

Flu activity is waning on the North Olympic Peninsula after one of the worst influenza seasons in recent memory, health officials said. Clallam and Jefferson… Continue reading

Flu activity ebbs on Peninsula after tough season

Fugitive expected to plead guilty in local case

An Alabama fugitive who was caught near Port Angeles last October has reached a plea agreement on a pair of Clallam County… Continue reading

La Push woman injured in highway wreck north of Hoquiam

A La Push woman was injured after she fell asleep at the wheel and crashed an SUV north of Hoquiam early Saturday, the… Continue reading

Shay Clinton Darrow

Port Angeles man sent to Western State Hospital for evaluation

Shay Clinton Darrow, the Port Angeles man charged with shooting his father to death last month, has been transferred to Western State… Continue reading

Shay Clinton Darrow

Trial set in Sequim child rape case

A two-week trial has been set for Nathan A. Chavez, a 30-year-old Sequim man charged with raping four girls. Chavez pleaded not… Continue reading

Sales taxes, camping fees, permits brisk in Clallam

Sales taxes, camping fees, permits brisk in Clallam

Clallam County had a record month for sales tax collections and a “staggering” amount of camping revenue in January, commissioners learned Monday.… Continue reading

Sales taxes, camping fees, permits brisk in Clallam
Selinda Barkhuis

Barkhuis to quit as Clallam treasurer; she gives no date, cites stress

Citing health concerns caused by work-related stress, Selinda Barkhuis announced Tuesday that she intends to step down as Clallam County treasurer. She… Continue reading

Selinda Barkhuis