Rob Ollikainen

Alleged stabber deemed competent to stand trial

A Port Angeles man charged with stabbing his roommate in the abdomen in April is competent to stand trial, a forensic psychologist… Continue reading

Carlsborg woman arrested on selling, possessing drugs

A Carlsborg woman was arrested outside the Clallam County Courthouse for investigation of possessing and selling drugs and third-degree driving with a… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to consider park fees

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider new fees Tuesday for camping at county parks. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the commissioners’… Continue reading

Forks man sentenced to four years for child pornography

A Forks man has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for possessing child pornography. William Otis Crippen was sentenced… Continue reading

Hearing set for huge proposed bed-and-breakfast on East Sequim Bay Road

A massive structure proposed as a bed-and-breakfast for East Sequim Bay Road will go before the Clallam County Building Code Board of… Continue reading

Clallam County eyes $1.5 million savings/revenue target

Clallam County officials have their work cut out for 2017. The three commissioners, other elected officials and department heads will attempt to… Continue reading

Clallam County mulls camping fee hikes

Overnight camping fees are expected to increase at Clallam County’s signature parks next year. Exactly how much county residents and out-of-town campers… Continue reading

Clallam County to work to reduce spending

Two of the Clallam County commissioners approved tonight (Tuesday) a $38.96 million budget that uses a projected $2.29 million in general fund… Continue reading

Clallam urged to bid out public defense for indigent

Clallam County should seek bids for its current system of providing public defense to indigent defendants, a panel has recommended. The county’s… Continue reading

Department of Natural Resources offers draft plans for comment on harvest, seabird

The state Department of Natural Resources has released draft environmental impact statements on the agency’s 10-year sustainable harvest calculation and its marbled… Continue reading

Port Angeles man faces molestation charges

A Port Angeles man faces formal charges today for allegedly molesting three girls. David Randall Chesser, 48, was arrested Tuesday for investigation… Continue reading

Friendship Diversion moves into Clallam Courthouse

Friendship Diversion Services has moved into the Clallam County Courthouse. County commissioners Tuesday renewed a personal services agreement with the Olympia-based agency.… Continue reading

NOAA scientist to review Clallam County herbicide plan

An ecotoxicologist will review a Clallam County proposal to deploy herbicides in the battle against noxious weeds. Commissioner Mark Ozias announced Tuesday… Continue reading

Timber sales to provide $7.3 million in Clallam County; state official tells of errors

Timber sales will generate about $7.3 million for Clallam County and its junior taxing districts in 2016, state officials projected. The state… Continue reading

Zoning changes made for Carlsborg Urban Growth Area

Higher zoning densities have been approved for the Carlsborg Urban Growth Area. Clallam County commissioners Tuesday passed a series of ordinances that… Continue reading

Rocky additions to cut Ediz Hook erosion

Rocky additions to cut Ediz Hook erosion

Crews have begun placing tons of cobble on Ediz Hook to protect the beach from further erosion. The U.S. Army Corps of… Continue reading

Rocky additions to cut Ediz Hook erosion
Tommy Ross Jr.

Man accused in 38-year-old murder gets new attorney

A man accused of strangling a Port Angeles woman to death more than 38 years ago has a new attorney. Tommy Ross… Continue reading

Tommy Ross Jr.

Peninsula stores entice shoppers after Thanksgiving

Shoppers and merchants of the North Olympic Peninsula are raring for the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping rush. Retailers from Port Townsend to the… Continue reading

A Clallam County corrections deputy helps Ramona Ward to her seat during a hearing in Port Angeles on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)

Forks woman pleads not guilty to child’s murder

A Forks woman charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to homicide by abuse and second-degree murder.… Continue reading

A Clallam County corrections deputy helps Ramona Ward to her seat during a hearing in Port Angeles on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Discovery Trail segment reinstated to Clallam County’s six-year transportation plan

Clallam County officials have assuaged concerns of Olympic Discovery Trail advocates by reinstating several trail projects to the six-year transportation plan. Nine… Continue reading