Rob Ollikainen

Chief deputy prosecutor wins Kiss the Pig contest for United Way of Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — A porcine smooch for charity drew laughter and applause in the Clallam County commissioners' chambers Tuesday. “This is for a good cause,”… Continue reading

Clallam County sets hearing for dog code changes

PORT ANGELES — Dog-on-dog violence would trigger the designation of a dangerous dog should the Clallam County commissioners adopt proposed changes to county code later… Continue reading

‘Benjamin’ still missing after fleeing Border Patrol by jumping from U.S. 101 into Sol Duc River

FORKS — A search party combed the Sol Duc River on Monday looking for a Forks man who eluded Border Patrol agents after a weekend… Continue reading

Clallam PUD approves water rate increase in some unincorporated areas

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Public Utility District on Monday approved a 6 percent water rate increase in unincorporated areas it serves. Commissioners approved… Continue reading

Port Angeles man arrested in Victoria over guns made “innocent mistake,” wife says; boat aground in Alaska

VALDEZ, Alaska — Megan Rodolf described the past few weeks as a “year from hell.” Considering the bad luck that she and her husband, Fred… Continue reading

Clallam sheriff calls medical pot bill ‘enforcement nightmare,’ questions need for large Border Patrol presence

SEQUIM — Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict wants to cut through the fog of medical marijuana legislation and feels the Border Patrol has too large… Continue reading

Five options outlined for shifting Clallam County commission district boundaries

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles residents who live between the Eighth Street bridges would vote in the West End commissioners’ district in 2012 if the… Continue reading

Sex offender wanted by Port Angeles police arrested

SEQUIM — A 50-year-old convicted sex offender who was wanted by Port Angeles police for failing to obey a court order was arrested by Sequim… Continue reading

Trial delayed for man accused of assaulting Clallam County deputies

PORT ANGELES — The trial of a former Sequim High School football player accused of assaulting a Clallam County sheriff’s deputy has been delayed because… Continue reading

Clallam County districting commission to meet Thursday

PORT ANGELES — Future boundaries of the Clallam County commissioner districts will come into focus Thursday when the five-member districting commission will discuss recommended alignments… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s noncommercial radio station to go on air Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Set your radio dial. Port Townsend community radio KPTZ 91.9 FM will go on the air at 8 a.m. Saturday, program coordinator… Continue reading

Jefferson County makes budget changes

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners Monday approved quarterly budget changes to make room for unexpected revenue and expenses. County Administrator Philip Morley described the… Continue reading

Marine trades touted during Jefferson chamber luncheon

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Trades Association is on course for a growth spurt, association President Rick Petrykowski told Jefferson County Chamber of… Continue reading

$700 netted for Shane Park playground

PORT ANGELES — A Mother’s Day and Cinco de Mayo breakfast to benefit a new playground for Shane Park drew 177 to the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Elwha Dam’s days numbered; powerhouse first to be shut down [**Gallery**]

PORT ANGELES — The shabby edifice of the Elwha Dam is showing its age. It towers over the lower Elwha River valley as it has… Continue reading

Incumbents retain seats in Lower Elwha tribal election

PORT ANGELES — Lower Elwha Klallam Vice Chairman Russell N. “Razz” Hepfer and Councilman Joseph A. Turrey retained their seats on the Tribal Council in… Continue reading

Forks Stand Down draws a crowd

FORKS — An estimated 125 veterans, who were either homeless or at-risk of having no place to live, received an assortment of services at the… Continue reading

Area leaders sing praises of former state lawmaker Kessler

PORT ANGELES — One by one, local leaders from the medical, tribal, educational, human services and political communities stood up and thanked Lynn Kessler for… Continue reading

Port Angeles man hit by pickup discharged from Seattle hospital

PORT ANGELES — Zachary Harper, a 20-year-old Port Angeles man who was struck by a pickup on West Eighth Street on Tuesday, has been discharged… Continue reading

Port Angeles boy, 17, in satisfactory condition after pickup truck hits him

PORT ANGELES — A 17-year-old Port Angeles boy was listed in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center after he ran into West Eighth Street and… Continue reading