Rob Ollikainen

In this photo provided by the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe

TRIBAL CANOE JOURNEY — Modern means for long journey to distant British Columbia hamlet

PORT ANGELES — The Quileute tribe is making the long haul. The vast distance between the North Olympic Peninsula and Bella Bella, B.C., prompted most… Continue reading

In this photo provided by the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe

Port Angeles chamber, business association to discuss proposed unification at meeting today

PORT ANGELES — The boards of two Port Angeles business groups will talk about possible consolidation today. PA United will present merger recommendations to the… Continue reading

Lake Sutherland milfoil district renewal proposal to head to voters

PORT ANGELES — Lake Sutherland property owners soon will decide whether to renew a $50 per parcel annual tax to control invasive Eurasian milfoil in… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners release Carlsborg sewer plan to state Department of Ecology

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County has a new facilities plan for the Carlsborg sewer project. County commissioners on Monday directed Public Works Administrative Director Bob… Continue reading

Clallam PUD electricity rates increase 3.5%

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Public Utility District customers will see a 3.5 percent increase in their electricity utility rates on this month’s bills. The… Continue reading

Outgoing commanding officer Capt. Keith McTigue

Port Angeles Coast Guard station under new command following ceremony

PORT ANGELES — Coast Guard Cmdr. Andrew Eriks assumed command of Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles at 12:01 p.m. Wednesday. Eriks, a Seattle native… Continue reading

Outgoing commanding officer Capt. Keith McTigue
Chrisopher Lott

Another reason to celebrate: Dry weather forecast for Fourth of July on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — Good news for parade-goers, barbecue enthusiasts and fireworks aficionados: the North Olympic Peninsula will likely stay dry this Independence Day. “We're not… Continue reading

Chrisopher Lott

Clallam PUD electricity rates increase 3.5%

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Public Utility District customers will see a 3.5 percent increase in their electricity utility rates on this month’s bills. The… Continue reading

Clallam County maintenance workers Gary Menkal and Todd Bryant post bunting on the front of the county courthouse in Port Angeles on Monday morning in preparation for Independence Day on Friday. The Port Angeles Fourth of July parade will pass in front of the building at 6 p.m. before heading west on First Street through downtown. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Fourth of July fireworks — when you can blow things up on the Peninsula to celebrate nation’s independence

Keep it safe, be sane and have a good time this Fourth of July, local fire officials say. Consumer fireworks are being sold at licensed… Continue reading

Clallam County maintenance workers Gary Menkal and Todd Bryant post bunting on the front of the county courthouse in Port Angeles on Monday morning in preparation for Independence Day on Friday. The Port Angeles Fourth of July parade will pass in front of the building at 6 p.m. before heading west on First Street through downtown. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
Outgoing commanding officer Capt. Keith McTigue

Port Angeles Coast Guard station under new command following ceremony

PORT ANGELES — Coast Guard Cmdr. Andrew Eriks assumed command of Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles at 12:01 p.m. Wednesday. Eriks, a Seattle native… Continue reading

Outgoing commanding officer Capt. Keith McTigue

Clallam considers state sobriety pilot program for repeat drunken driving suspects

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County has been selected for a state pilot project to offer a 24-hour sobriety program for repeat drunken driving suspects. County… Continue reading

Clallam County maintenance workers Gary Menkal and Todd Bryant post bunting on the front of the county courthouse in Port Angeles on Monday morning in preparation for Independence Day on Friday. The Port Angeles Fourth of July parade will pass in front of the building at 6 p.m. before heading west on First Street through downtown. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Fourth of July fireworks — when you can blow things up on the Peninsula to celebrate nation’s independence

Keep it safe, be sane and have a good time this Fourth of July, local fire officials say. Consumer fireworks are being sold at licensed… Continue reading

Clallam County maintenance workers Gary Menkal and Todd Bryant post bunting on the front of the county courthouse in Port Angeles on Monday morning in preparation for Independence Day on Friday. The Port Angeles Fourth of July parade will pass in front of the building at 6 p.m. before heading west on First Street through downtown. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam considers state sobriety pilot program for repeat drunken driving suspects

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County has been selected for a state pilot project to offer a 24-hour sobriety program for repeat drunken driving suspects. County… Continue reading

Clallam treasurer claims county administrator lied about attorney general’s landfill loan opinion

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis said the county’s chief executive lied about a state attorney general’s opinion regarding the county’s ability to… Continue reading

Clallam County maintenance workers Gary Menkal and Todd Bryant post bunting on the front of the county courthouse in Port Angeles on Monday morning in preparation for Independence Day on Friday. The Port Angeles Fourth of July parade will pass in front of the building at 6 p.m. before heading west on First Street through downtown. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Fourth of July fireworks — when you can blow things up on the Peninsula to celebrate nation’s independence

Keep it safe, be sane and have a good time this Fourth of July, local fire officials say. Consumer fireworks are being sold at licensed… Continue reading

Clallam County maintenance workers Gary Menkal and Todd Bryant post bunting on the front of the county courthouse in Port Angeles on Monday morning in preparation for Independence Day on Friday. The Port Angeles Fourth of July parade will pass in front of the building at 6 p.m. before heading west on First Street through downtown. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
Michelle Weber stocks shelves with fireworks Friday at a stand operated by the Port Angeles High School Football Booster Club in the parking lot of Swain's General Store in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Fourth of July fireworks — when you can blow things up on the Peninsula to celebrate nation’s independence

Keep it safe, be sane and have a good time this Fourth of July, local fire officials say. Consumer fireworks are being sold at licensed… Continue reading

Michelle Weber stocks shelves with fireworks Friday at a stand operated by the Port Angeles High School Football Booster Club in the parking lot of Swain's General Store in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Chris Duff at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles a month after he successfully rowed an ocean-going kayak from Scotland to Iceland. — Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Third time’s a charm: Port Angeles adventurer conquers row from Scotland to Iceland

PORT ANGELES — After rowing solo for a week on the North Atlantic Ocean, Chris Duff was elated to touch land in a tiny fishing… Continue reading

Chris Duff at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles a month after he successfully rowed an ocean-going kayak from Scotland to Iceland. — Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Michelle Weber stocks shelves with fireworks Friday at a stand operated by the Port Angeles High School Football Booster Club in the parking lot of Swain's General Store in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Fourth of July fireworks — when you can blow things up on the Peninsula to celebrate nation’s independence

Keep it safe, be sane and have a good time this Fourth of July, local fire officials say. Consumer fireworks are being sold at licensed… Continue reading

Michelle Weber stocks shelves with fireworks Friday at a stand operated by the Port Angeles High School Football Booster Club in the parking lot of Swain's General Store in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
State representative candidate Thomas Greisamer uses a toy ladybug as a metaphor for how he intends to “clean up Olympia” if elected as incumbent state Rep. Steve Tharinger looks on during a Clallam County League of Women Voters forum Wednesday in Port Angeles. — Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

District 24 state representative, challengers differ on issues during Port Angeles candidates forum

PORT ANGELES — Dr. Stafford Conway, Dr. Thomas Greisamer and incumbent state Rep. Steve Tharinger offered differing views on a state income tax, health care… Continue reading

State representative candidate Thomas Greisamer uses a toy ladybug as a metaphor for how he intends to “clean up Olympia” if elected as incumbent state Rep. Steve Tharinger looks on during a Clallam County League of Women Voters forum Wednesday in Port Angeles. — Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

Hoof rot hits elk south of North Olympic Peninsula but stays out of area so far

PORT ANGELES — As the state Department of Fish and Wildlife gears up for a survey of elk with hoof disease in Southwest Washington this… Continue reading