Rob Ollikainen

$500,000 bail set for man accused of car ramming; alleged accomplice now at large

PORT ANGELES — A Clallam County Superior Court judge on Monday set $500,000 bail for the man accused of ramming a car with four people… Continue reading

Clallam County rolls out draft stormwater plan

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County lawmakers received a draft stormwater management plan that aims to help the county and its residents prevent flooding, improve water… Continue reading

Small field, big fun at inaugural kayak safety competition in Port Angeles [***GALLERY***]

PORT ANGELES — Mark Peloquin had one rule for the kayakers as they shoved out into Port Angeles Harbor. “Smiling and laughing is mandatory,” said… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Man wanted in car-ramming incident arrested in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles police tonight arrested Michael J. Moyle, the man accused of ramming the car of a family into a power pole… Continue reading

Sequim population growth driving new boundaries for Clallam commissioner districts

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County’s easternmost district is 6.13 percent larger than its West End district, 2010 Census information revealed. To accommodate for the 10-year… Continue reading

Clallam Transit takes on paratransit

Clallam Transit has assumed the day-to-day operations of the county’s paratransit service. Clallam Transit general manager Terry Weed said the change, which took effect April… Continue reading

Port Angeles kayak symposium adds twist with rescue skills competition

PORT ANGELES — It's the kind of competition that could save a life. The rescue skills championships — a new event for the 11th annual… Continue reading

‘Cream of the crop’: Peninsula gets high-tech weapon to fight cancer

By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News SEQUIM — Olympic Medical Center has launched a high-tech weapon to fight cancer with precise, high doses of radiation.… Continue reading

Tharinger content to focus on role as state lawmaker; who will succeed him as Clallam County commissioner?

OLYMPIA — Steve Tharinger will not seek a fourth term as a Clallam County commissioner, the Sequim Democrat announced Tuesday. Tharinger is serving simultaneously as… Continue reading

$2,500 bail set for accused Port Angeles burglar

PORT ANGELES — The 21-year-old man who police say had his picture automatically taken by a security camera as he burglarized The Landing mall last… Continue reading

Clallam County to renew WSU Extension agreement

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County will renew its longstanding agreement with Washington State University Extension next week. For the first time in more than 15… Continue reading

Good summer news: Olympic snowpack nearly double from normal; best in state

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A soggy, lingering winter on the North Olympic Peninsula should keep farmers, fish and outdoor enthusiasts happy this summer, water scientists… Continue reading

Port Angeles authorities unsure whether suspect is linked to burglary string

PORT ANGELES — A 21-year-old Port Angeles man whose picture was captured on a security camera as he allegedly burglarized a business remained in custody… Continue reading

Suspect allegedly photographed while committing downtown Port Angeles burglary

PORT ANGELES — A 21-year-old Port Angeles man whose picture was captured on a security camera as he allegedly burglarized a business remained in custody… Continue reading

Clallam County districting commission set to meet

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Districting Commission will gather at 1:30 p.m. today to make plans for the next three months with districting masters… Continue reading

Driver in allegedly stolen car leads 100 mph chase, gets away on foot

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Sheriff's Office was looking Thursday night for the driver of a 1992 red Honda Civic who led authorities on… Continue reading

North Peninsula troopers garner awards for work

PORT ANGELES — Three State Patrol troopers on the North Olympic Peninsula were honored last week for their work in 2010. Trooper Travis Beebe, who… Continue reading

Peninsula health ranks in the middle of the state’s counties, report shows

PORT ANGELES — Clallam and Jefferson counties landed smack-dab in the middle of a state list that ranks the health of its residents. Jefferson County… Continue reading

Peninsula military veterans pause at ceremony

PORT ANGELES — Military veterans from every generation gathered in Port Angeles on Wednesday to pay their respects during the second Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans… Continue reading

‘It was like I was suffocating’: Whittaker tells audience about climbing Everest

PORT ANGELES — Leif Whittaker was completely out of breath and on the verge of passing out. The 26-year-old Port Townsend man was two hours… Continue reading