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Icy road in Indian Valley leads to another wreck

Icy conditions on U.S. Highway 101 caused a second crash in as many days near Lake Sutherland on Wednesday, Clallam County Fire… Continue reading

Two sought for failing to appear in court

Two sought for failing to appear in court

Authorities Wednesday were seeking two people who failed to appear in court to face drug charges, the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team… Continue reading

Two sought for failing to appear in court

Plea offer considered in stabbing case

A Port Angeles man charged with stabbing a roommate in the abdomen is considering a plea offer. John Greystoke, 50, is charged… Continue reading

Forks man arrested for investigation of burglary

A tip led Clallam County sheriff’s deputies to arrest a Forks man suspected of burglary, theft and other crimes. Spencer T. Lindberg… Continue reading

State narrows choices for replacing Elwha River bridge

State narrows choices for replacing Elwha River bridge

State officials have decided to replace the dilapidated U.S. Highway 101 Elwha River bridge rather than abandon it and reroute traffic onto… Continue reading

State narrows choices for replacing Elwha River bridge

Clallam Transit approves 2017 budget

The Clallam Transit board has approved a 2017 budget with $10.2 million spending authority for operations and capital projects. The budget shows… Continue reading

Peninsula unemployment down slightly

Unemployment rates dipped slightly on the North Olympic Peninsula in November while the region’s labor force grew by 165 workers, state officials… Continue reading

Clallam eligible for more funding to replace McDonald Creek bridge; closure expected to begin in May

Clallam County is eligible for more federal funding to replace the Old Olympic Highway bridge over McDonald Creek. Commissioners Mark Ozias and… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners updated on annual foreclosure process; seven parcels sold

The Clallam County Treasurer’s Office sold seven of 11 foreclosed parcels that were auctioned Dec. 9 for a combined $71,236, ending a… Continue reading

Clallam County looks at climate change plans

Clallam County is stepping up its efforts to address climate change, Commissioner Mark Ozias said last week. County officials will be more… Continue reading

New trial date set in Port Angeles stabbing case

John Greystoke, a Port Angeles man charged with stabbing a roommate in the abdomen, has a new trial date. Greystoke, 50, is… Continue reading

Clallam County raises camping fees by $2

It will cost a couple of extra bucks to camp at Salt Creek or the Dungeness Recreation Area next year. Clallam County… Continue reading

Alabama fugitive’s court hearing delayed

A court hearing for a fugitive who allegedly escaped from an Alabama prison and was caught in Port Angeles on Oct. 1… Continue reading

New evidence expected in toddler’s death

A status hearing for a woman charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy has been reset because prosecutors were waiting for… Continue reading

Olympic National Park announces schedule for Lake Crescent road work

Olympic National Park announces schedule for Lake Crescent road work

Drivers can expect delays around Lake Crescent on weekdays during the spring, summer and fall of 2017, 2018 and 2019. Olympic National… Continue reading

Olympic National Park announces schedule for Lake Crescent road work
Clallam County officials urge option 7 for Elwha River bridge

Clallam County officials urge option 7 for Elwha River bridge

Clallam County officials are calling on the state to build a new bridge over the Elwha River with a new approach to… Continue reading

Clallam County officials urge option 7 for Elwha River bridge
Zoning change paves way for heavy industry on Fey Road parcel

Zoning change paves way for heavy industry on Fey Road parcel

Two Clallam County commissioners have approved a change in zoning of 17.9 acres of light industrial land west of Port Angeles. The… Continue reading

Zoning change paves way for heavy industry on Fey Road parcel
Chapman eyes Olympia as he prepares for first term as representative

Chapman eyes Olympia as he prepares for first term as representative

Clallam County Commissioner Mike Chapman has shifted his focus to the 24th Legislative District. The 16-year commissioner is preparing for his first… Continue reading

Chapman eyes Olympia as he prepares for first term as representative

Appeals board backs verdict on huge proposed bed-and-breakfast in Sequim

A Clallam County appeals board has affirmed that the building permit for a proposed 32,000-square-foot bed-and-breakfast on East Sequim Bay Road should… Continue reading

County hopes to meet April 1 deadline for Carlsborg sewer

Construction of the Carlsborg sewer is on track to be “substantially completed” by next April, Clallam County commissioners learned Monday. Meeting the… Continue reading