Rob Ollikainen

Olympic National Park spokeswoman Barb Maynes

Verizon to study Hurricane Ridge cell equipment under agreement with park

Olympic National Park has agreed to allow Verizon to study the effects of installing cellular equipment at Hurricane Ridge. The park, which… Continue reading

Olympic National Park spokeswoman Barb Maynes

Clallam county lifts ban on herbicide use

After years of debate, Clallam County has lifted a 26-year ban on herbicides as one weapon in the fight against noxious weeds… Continue reading

Clallam official to meet with Gov. Inslee’s staff on Dungeness reservoir, recreation

Clallam official to meet with Gov. Inslee’s staff on Dungeness reservoir, recreation

Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias will meet with a member of Gov. Jay Inslee’s staff to discuss the proposed off-stream reservoir for… Continue reading

Clallam official to meet with Gov. Inslee’s staff on Dungeness reservoir, recreation

Clallam County keeps shoreline consultant

Clallam County has retained a consultant to help complete its shoreline management plan. County commissioners voted 3-0 Tuesday to approve a waiver… Continue reading

Clallam gets $1.2 million grant for Dungeness River levee project

Clallam County has received a $1.2 million state grant to design the lower Dungeness River levee setback project. County commissioners are expected… Continue reading

Ramona Ward

April trial date set in death of Forks toddler

A Forks woman charged with killing a 2½-year-old toddler has a new trial date. Ramona Jean Ward’s three-week murder trial was moved… Continue reading

Ramona Ward

One hurt when tree fell on car near Lake Crescent is released from hospital

One family member who survived when a falling tree struck an SUV at Lake Crescent on Jan. 1 has been discharged from Harborview… Continue reading

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Rowing association’s John Halberg felled by apparent heart attack during workout

John Halberg died doing what he loved. Halberg, founder of the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association and a longtime community volunteer, suffered an… Continue reading

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Influenza cases rising; peak not reached

Flu activity has escalated across the region and the state, and North Olympic Peninsula public health officers say it’s not too late to get vaccinated.… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners agree to work collaboratively with treasurer, other department heads

To start the new year on the right foot, Clallam County commissioners have resolved to work with other elected officials and department… Continue reading

Resource conservation, development council picks director

The North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation and Development council has tabbed a successor to Regional Director Kate Dean. The nonprofit council is… Continue reading

Mark Ozias

Ozias to chair Clallam board in ‘17

Mark Ozias is the chairman of the Board of Clallam County Commissioners in 2017. Randy Johnson is the vice chair, commissioners decided… Continue reading

Mark Ozias

Court hearing in 1978 murder case reset due to judge’s conflict of interest

A court hearing for Tommy Ross Jr., who is accused of strangling a Port Angeles woman to death in April 1978, has… Continue reading

Hearing reset in Port Angeles child rape, animal cruelty case

A Port Angeles woman accused of child rape and animal cruelty has had a court hearing rescheduled because she has not yet… Continue reading

Christmas tree recycling offered on North Olympic Peninsula

Once the decorations are taken down, Christmas trees can be recycled for compost at several North Olympic Peninsula locations. Bundled trees that are cut into… Continue reading

Sequim man claims self-defense; assault trial to begin Jan. 9

A Sequim man charged for firing a semi-automatic handgun at a South Barr Road resident and pointing the weapon at another man… Continue reading

Forks council joins call for new Elwha bridge, new alignment

Forks council joins call for new Elwha bridge, new alignment

The Forks City Council has joined the chorus of those who are asking the state to replace the battered U.S. Highway 101… Continue reading

Forks council joins call for new Elwha bridge, new alignment

Commissioner: Clallam to maintain focus on public records management

Public records management will remain a top priority for Clallam County in 2017, officials said. Clallam County took steps to improve its… Continue reading

Judge: Olympic National Park right to repair cabins

Judge: Olympic National Park right to repair cabins

Olympic National Park had the authority to repair five historic structures in its wilderness area, a federal judge has ruled. A… Continue reading

Judge: Olympic National Park right to repair cabins
Three polar bear plunges offered in Clallam County

Three polar bear plunges offered in Clallam County

It’s about the excitement, exhilaration and energy you get from taking the plunge on New Year’s Day, organizers of Clallam County’s polar… Continue reading

Three polar bear plunges offered in Clallam County