Rob Ollikainen

Commissioner Mark Ozias

Clallam commissioners expected to host herbicide hearing in January

Clallam County commissioners expect to take action on a controversial plan to use herbicides as one of several methods to control noxious… Continue reading

Commissioner Mark Ozias

Lower Dungeness River levee project open house scheduled

Clallam County will host an open house for the lower Dungeness River levee setback project Tuesday, Nov. 29. The community event will… Continue reading

Trust lands advisory panel says ‘no’ to reconveyance to Clallam County

The Clallam County Trust Lands Advisory Committee has reaffirmed its position on the reconveyance of state-managed forest trust lands: don’t try it.… Continue reading

Fugitive waives right to speedy trial in Clallam court

A fugitive who escaped from an Alabama prison and was caught in Port Angeles on Oct. 1 waived his right to a… Continue reading

Woman accused of rape, animal cruelty to have mental health evaluation

A Port Angeles woman accused of child rape and animal cruelty will have a mental health evaluation before trial. Deanna Marie Wilson,… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to hold public hearing on transportation plan

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed six-year Transportation Improvement Program on Tuesday. The hearing will begin at 10… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners set budget hearings; $1.5 million in spending reductions unspecified

Clallam commissioners set budget hearings; $1.5 million in spending reductions unspecified

Clallam County commissioners have scheduled a pair of public hearings on the 2017 budget. The draft budget contains a $1.5 million line… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners set budget hearings; $1.5 million in spending reductions unspecified
Forks woman charged in toddler’s death

Forks woman charged in toddler’s death

A Forks woman was charged Wednesday with homicide by abuse and second-degree murder for the death of a 2-year-old boy. Ramona Jean… Continue reading

Forks woman charged in toddler’s death
Ceremony makes it real: Port Angeles girl adopted into permanent home

Ceremony makes it real: Port Angeles girl adopted into permanent home

The wait is finally over for Debby Walter and her 4-year-old daughter. After a two-year process, Walter on Thursday became the adoptive… Continue reading

Ceremony makes it real: Port Angeles girl adopted into permanent home

Port Angeles man sentenced to 2-plus years for unlawful possession of firearm

Joshua M. Wilson-Wedding has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm, Port Angeles police… Continue reading

Port Angeles man accused in bus assault, two others, awaits mental health evaluation

Port Angeles man accused in bus assault, two others, awaits mental health evaluation

Riley Edge White has a Dec. 2 date for a mental health evaluation at Western State Hospital. White, 59, is facing multiple… Continue reading

Port Angeles man accused in bus assault, two others, awaits mental health evaluation
$1.5 million bail set for man accused of 1978 Port Angeles murder

$1.5 million bail set for man accused of 1978 Port Angeles murder

Bail was set at $1.5 million Wednesday for a Los Angeles man accused of killing a Port Angeles woman more than 38… Continue reading

$1.5 million bail set for man accused of 1978 Port Angeles murder

Man charged in high-speed chase west of Sequim

A 25-year-old Port Angeles man has been charged with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle for allegedly leading a sheriff’s deputy… Continue reading

$300,000 bail set for Forks woman accused in toddler’s death

$300,000 bail set for Forks woman accused in toddler’s death

Bail was set at $300,000 Monday for a Forks woman accused of killing a 2-year-old boy who was in her care. Ramona… Continue reading

$300,000 bail set for Forks woman accused in toddler’s death

Forks woman arrested in child’s death

A 44-year-old Forks woman has been arrested for investigation of the second-degree murder of a 2-year-old boy. Ramona Jean Ward allegedly caused a… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Panel to hear about 3 Crabs road, bridge

The three Clallam County commissioners will hear a status report on the new road and bridge for 3 Crabs Road on Monday. The work session… Continue reading

Peninsula sites proposed for state trust land exchange

Three sites on the North Olympic Peninsula, including an off-stream reservoir for the Dungeness River, have been proposed in a state trust… Continue reading

Forks woman arrested in death of toddler

A 44-year-old Forks woman is under investigation in the death of a 2-year-old boy. Ramona Jean Ward allegedly caused a traumatic brain injury… Continue reading

Clallam Sheriff’s Office warns of counterfeit bills

Clallam Sheriff’s Office warns of counterfeit bills

Keep an eye out for realistic-looking counterfeit currency with Chinese characters printed in red ink on both sides, the Clallam County Sheriff’s… Continue reading

Clallam Sheriff’s Office warns of counterfeit bills
Johnson, Coughenour widen leads in Clallam County elections

Johnson, Coughenour widen leads in Clallam County elections

Randy Johnson and Brian Coughenour widened their leads on their respective opponents in Tuesday’s general election after the Clallam County Auditor’s Office… Continue reading

Johnson, Coughenour widen leads in Clallam County elections