Rob Ollikainen

Port Angeles Coast Guard station changing status

PORT ANGELES -- Coast Guard Group/Air Station Port Angeles will become Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles on Friday. A small ceremony for Coast Guard… Continue reading

Man arrested on burglary charge in Port Angeles; he’s also wanted in Kitsap County

PORT ANGELES -- A 28-year-old Port Angeles man wanted in Kitsap County for investigation of hit-and-run and being a felon in possession of a firearm… Continue reading

Clallam County $1.97 million in the red this year

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County's finances are right in line with the 2010 budget, a mid-year budget analysis shows. "Essentially, the midyear 2010 status report… Continue reading

State judge hopefuls spar during forum

SEQUIM -- Incumbent state Supreme Court Justice Richard Sanders defended his record against challengers Charlie Wiggins and Bryan Chushcoff, who criticized his dissenting court opinions… Continue reading

Clallam County commits $20,000 to keep Ridge Road open in the winter

PORT ANGELES -- Motivated by mutual economic interests and the spirit of cooperation, Clallam County committed $20,000 to help keep Hurricane Ridge Road open seven… Continue reading

Sheriff’s deputy testifies against accused gunman

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Sheriff's Deputy Bill Cortani recounted Monday the harrowing half-hour he spent with Scott L. Davis in January 2009. Cortani took… Continue reading

Port Angeles Coast Guard station gets a new skipper; one ‘voice’ on the way

PORT ANGELES -- With a salute and a handshake, command of the Coast Guard Group/Air Station Port Angeles took an about face. Capt. Scott Pollock,… Continue reading

Sequim woman seriously hurt when car hits pole

CARLSBORG -- A Sequim woman remained in serious condition Saturday in a Seattle hospital after the car she was riding in overturned and struck a… Continue reading

CDC: 15 U.S. deaths tied to fungus

A tropical fungus that sickened a Port Townsend man this year has been blamed in 15 deaths and 60 illnesses in four U.S. states over… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center revenue $2.3 million under budget

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic Medical Center's net revenue was $1 million under budget last quarter and $2.3 million under budget for the year. The North… Continue reading

Sequim woman seriously hurt when car hits pole

CARLSBORG — A Sequim woman is in serious condition in a Seattle hospital after the car she was riding in overturned and struck a utility… Continue reading

Tree, rock keep SUV from falling into river

SEKIU -- A Bellingham man sprained his ankle when the Chevrolet Suburban he was driving veered off Hoko-Ozette Road and nearly plunged over an embankment… Continue reading

Change of command to precede official redesignation of Port Angeles Coast Guard base

PORT ANGELES -- Capt. Scott Pollock will transfer command of the Coast Guard Group/Air Station Port Angeles to Cmdr. Richard Hahn in a formal ceremony… Continue reading

Clallam mulls Striped Peak Road improvements

PORT ANGELES -- A majority of property owners along Striped Peak Road favor a road improvement district to reconstruct a 2,180-foot gravel section with a… Continue reading

Sand comes in today for sci-fi themed sculpture contest for elites

PORT ANGELES -- From "Avatar" to "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," this year's Windermere Sand Sculpture Classic will feature the "Legends of Science Fiction." The… Continue reading

Neah Bay packed and prepared for arrival of Tribal Canoe Journey (***Gallery***)

NEAH BAY -- Bayview Avenue took on a carnival-like atmosphere Monday as Neah Bay welcomed thousands of pullers and spectators for the 2010 Tribal Canoe… Continue reading

Makah welcome Tribal Canoe Journey to Neah Bay (***Gallery***)

NEAH BAY -- The summer breeze blowing off Neah Bay on Monday was the last obstacle for 86 canoe teams at the end of the… Continue reading

Tribal canoes land in Port Angeles; they’ll head west today (***Gallery***)

PORT ANGELES -- A string of tribal canoes lined Port Angeles Harbor like airplanes on their final approach to land at a busy airport. One… Continue reading

Tribal Canoe Journey to arrive in Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES -- Tribal canoes will come ashore by the dozens at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles today. Pullers and support staff for about 60… Continue reading

105th birthday to be celebrated by Sequim woman

SEQUIM -- Helen Marie Gamroth will celebrate her 105th birthday with family and friends at Carrie Blake Park on Sunday. Thirty to 35 people are… Continue reading