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Quarry to stay open under new ownership; Showcase to liquidate

PORT ANGELES — While the Showcase building supply store in Port Angeles is closing its doors for good…

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Unemployment rate flat on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — Unemployment held steady at 9.5 percent in Clallam County and 8.6 percent in Jefferson County…

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Ex-inmate says survey alleging jail sex misconduct ‘a big joke’

Sheriff’s statement: http://tinyurl.com/sheriffresponse ———————- PORT ANGELES — A former Clallam County jail inmate says she overheard other inmates…

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Clallam to receive surprise federal funds for Undi Road fix

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County public works officials were surprised to learn that they’re getting a $300,000 check…

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Sheriff awaits FBI word: Clallam agency still shocked by jail poll allegation

PORT ANGELES — Still reeling from a national report on staff sexual misconduct that gives a high rating…

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Drug take-back day scheduled in Sequim, Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Check that medicine cabinet and mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 25. Unwanted prescription pills…

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Update: FBI investigation of Clallam County jail follows anonymous survey

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict has asked the FBI to investigate after a Bureau of…

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BREAKING NEWS: FBI to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct in Clallam County jail

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict has asked the FBI to investigate alleged misconduct between Clallam…

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Twice-a-month furloughs proposed at Clallam courthouse

PORT ANGELES — To make up for an unexpected budget shortfall without borrowing money, nearly 400 Clallam County…

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Elwha Bridge earns federal, state award for Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County received an Award of Excellence from the Federal Highway Administration and state Department…

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Census chief lauds Peninsula participation

PORT ANGELES — A regional Census manager has lauded Clallam and Jefferson counties for leading the state in…

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Tertiary affiliation can improve health care, Peninsula hospital officials say

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Peninsula’s three hospital districts are exploring a “tertiary affiliation” with a Puget…

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Clallam County PUD gets $2 million for Fairview water project

The Clallam County Public Utility District plans to use a $2 million state loan to develop a reliable…

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Olympic Medical hires two doctors for Sequim cancer center

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center has hired two oncologists for its cancer center, the hospital announced Thursday.…

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Salmon habitat restored in Morse Creek

PORT ANGELES — After 71 years confined to a narrow channel, Morse Creek has been set free. The…

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Cell phones can save a life in Olympic National Park wilderness — but please don’t call for a copter ride

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A man hiking north of Rialto Beach in 2007 was stopped in his tracks.…

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Clallam County turns to technology to process fingerprints for pistol licenses

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County is ditching an old-school method of processing fingerprints for pistol license applications in…

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Clallam PUD likely to raise rates to offset 5% BPA hike

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Public Utility District will raise its power rates to offset a nearly 5…

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Popular Port Angeles walk-in clinic to close

PORT ANGELES — CliniCare, the only privately owned walk-in medical clinic in Port Angeles, will close in about…

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Clallam PUD approves sewer system plan for Carlsborg

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Public Utilities District commissioners Tuesday approved a plan for a proposed sewer system…