Rob Ollikainen

John Russell Gray

Former corrections officer pleads guilty to sex charges

John Russell Gray accused of assaulting four female inmates

John Russell Gray
The large madrona tree on Eighth Street near Cherry Street in Port Angeles was dismantled on Monday. Some of the larger pieces were to be hauled away. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Ted’s Tree, one of the largest in the state, dismantled

85-foot-tall madrona stood for more than 400 years

The large madrona tree on Eighth Street near Cherry Street in Port Angeles was dismantled on Monday. Some of the larger pieces were to be hauled away. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

$3.5M in reserves aids 2021 budget

Largest budget shortfall Clallam County has had in at least 13 years

High-speed spin ends with crash into building, charges

Sequim teen charged with reckless endangerment, hit-and-run

Port Angeles budget maintains utility rates

A unanimous Port Angeles City Council has approved a 2021 spending plan that maintains city services and keeps utility rates stable. The… Continue reading

Matthew Wetherington

Matthew Wetherington sentenced to life in prison

He pleaded guilty to aggravated murder Monday

Matthew Wetherington
Bruce Hanify

Forks High School grad top choice for district judge

Commissioners send Charles “Bruce” Hanify’s name on for vetting

Bruce Hanify
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Accused murderer Dennis Bauer's Jan. 4 trial date was affirmed Friday at a Superior Court hearing.

Trial set for Port Angeles man charged in triple murder

With two of three charged in a 2018 triple murder now in prison, Clallam County law and justice officials have turned their… Continue reading

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Accused murderer Dennis Bauer's Jan. 4 trial date was affirmed Friday at a Superior Court hearing.
Jasper Cummins, 8, of Port Angeles practices his swimming skills on Saturday at the Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shore Aquatic Center precautions outlined

Director explains why pool can stay open with protocols

Jasper Cummins, 8, of Port Angeles practices his swimming skills on Saturday at the Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shore family donates funds for swim lesson scholarships

The family of William Shore has donated $15,000 to Shore Aquatic Center for youth swim lessons, it announced last week. The donation… Continue reading

Ryan Warren Ward, left, looks over court papers with attorney Lane Wolfley during Ward's sentencing for three counts of aggravated first-degree murder and multiple counts of theft and firearms violations on Thursday in Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Murder sentence: Life without parole

Family members discuss their pain at court hearing

Ryan Warren Ward, left, looks over court papers with attorney Lane Wolfley during Ward's sentencing for three counts of aggravated first-degree murder and multiple counts of theft and firearms violations on Thursday in Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON CLALLAM: PASD to consider response to COVID-19 case rise

Peninsula Daily News The Port Angeles School Board will discuss COVID-19 infection rates in Clallam County and how that applies to the district’s instructional delivery… Continue reading

Dr Unthank
Dr Unthank
Kallie Ann LeTellier, 36, appears via video in Clallam County Superior Court. She pleaded guilty to her role in a December 2018 murder and has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Port Angeles woman sentenced for murder

Kallie Ann LeTellier pleads guilty, will serve 35 years

Kallie Ann LeTellier, 36, appears via video in Clallam County Superior Court. She pleaded guilty to her role in a December 2018 murder and has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Clallam County OKs contract extensions for Social Distancing Center

Clallam County commissioners have approved two-month contract extensions for security, medical staff and operations of the COVID-19 Social Distancing Center. The three… Continue reading

Skaters make their way around the rink of the Port Angeles Ice Village in November 2019. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles ice skating rink postponed until March

The Port Angeles Winter Ice Village has been postponed until March because of COVID-19 precautions, organizers said. The third season of the… Continue reading

Skaters make their way around the rink of the Port Angeles Ice Village in November 2019. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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From left, Kokopelli Grill owner Michael McQuay and general manager Brian Jennings prepare to close to dine-in to comply with Gov. Jay Inslee's recent update to COVID-19 restrictions.

New restrictions in effect today

Restaurants back to curbside service

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From left, Kokopelli Grill owner Michael McQuay and general manager Brian Jennings prepare to close to dine-in to comply with Gov. Jay Inslee's recent update to COVID-19 restrictions.

EYE ON CLALLAM: Vaccine distribution before board of health

Peninsula Daily News The Clallam County Board of Health will discuss COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Clallam County at 1:30 Tuesday. The virtual meeting can be… Continue reading