Tom Callis

Coho lifeboat launch a drill

PORT ANGELES -- A launch of a lifeboat from the MV Coho ferry Tuesday was just a drill. Rian Anderson, Black Ball Ferry Line district… Continue reading

Port Angeles council member seeks public input about bridges’ railings

PORT ANGELES -- City Council member Cherie Kidd wants the council to discuss the height of the railing on the Eighth Street bridges, but first… Continue reading

Wednesday Port Angeles Farmers Market to make new Gateway its home

PORT ANGELES -- After two weeks at The Gateway pavilion, the Wednesday Port Angeles Farmers Market will make the downtown transit center its home. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles pool to shut down — but it’s only for maintenance

PORT ANGELES -- The William Shore Memorial Pool will be closed from Saturday through Aug. 2 for annual maintenance. The maintenance includes several small repairs,… Continue reading

Landmark motel ‘unfit for human occupancy,’ Port Angeles city says

PORT ANGELES -- The Chinook Motel has been condemned. The city of Port Angeles ordered its closure Friday after 61 years of business because of… Continue reading

Port Angeles Wednesday farmers market to remain at The Gateway

PORT ANGELES -- After two weeks at The Gateway transit center, the Port Angeles Wednesday Farmers Market will make the downtown transit center its home.… Continue reading

Update with video link: Chinook Motel condemned

PORT ANGELES -- The city of Port Angeles has condemned the Chinook Motel. The approximately 50-room motel at 1414 E. First St. -- once part… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged in attempt to lure boys from party

PORT ANGELES -- A Port Angeles man has been charged with attempting to lure several boys away from a birthday party June 7. Donald A.… Continue reading

Quarry an erosion hazard, examiner says

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Pro Tem Hearing Examiner Lauren Erickson has confirmed a quarry on Olympic Hot Springs Road qualifies as an erosion hazard… Continue reading

Married couple attempt suicide at Clallam County jail

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County jail staff thwarted a married couple's attempts at suicide this week. The 33-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were located in… Continue reading

Double suicide attempt thwarted in jail, sheriff’s office says

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County jail staff thwarted a married couple's attempts at suicide Wednesday, the Sheriff's Department said today. The 33-year-old man and 32-year-old… Continue reading

District takes ownership of PA pool; 5th member of board selected

PORT ANGELES -- The William Shore Memorial Pool District now owns the pool it is named after. The board of the metropolitan park district unanimously… Continue reading

Gateway gets another spin for farmers market Saturday

PORT ANGELES -- The Saturday Port Angeles Farmers Market may give The Gateway transit center a try next month. After two successful weeks for the… Continue reading

Four Port Angeles City Council hopefuls debate

PORT ANGELES -- Four City Council candidates discussed harbor development, commerce, open government and a few other issues at the first forum of this election… Continue reading

Interpretive signs to go up around Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Six interpretive signs will be installed along the waterfront today, beginning at 10 a.m. The signs -- which provide information on Port… Continue reading

Missing woman from Spokane, not Sequim

A woman who drove a car onto an eastbound ferry from Bainbridge Island, then apparently abandoned the car when the ferry arrived in Seattle, had… Continue reading

Selection of fifth member of Port Angeles pool board today

PORT ANGELES -- The fifth member of the William Shore Memorial Pool District Board of Commissioners will be selected today. The four current commissioners --… Continue reading

Its only water: ‘Spill’ closes Ediz Hook Road, brings out helicopter

PORT ANGELES -- A leaking water tank led to Ediz Hook Road being closed at the Sail & Paddle Park for nearly an hour Saturday.… Continue reading

Budget cuts changing texture of state, elected representatives tell local Democrats

BLYN -- Two North Olympic Peninsula representatives in the state Legislature addressed recent budget cuts, continued budget shortfalls and some of their own accomplishments in… Continue reading

Nippon to furlough 150 workers for about two weeks

PORT ANGELES -- Nippon Paper Industries USA will cease production and temporarily furlough about 150 employees at its Port Angeles mill for about two weeks… Continue reading