Rob Ollikainen

Memorial bench dedicated in memory of slain Port Angeles teen

PORT ANGELES -- On the day that she would have turned 21, Melissa Carter's friends and family made sure she wasn't forgotten. A group of… Continue reading

Zipline park appeal decision awaits return of third Clallam County commissioner

PORT ANGELES -- With two Clallam County commissioners split, action on an appealed conditional use permit for a zipline park in the foothills south of… Continue reading

Trip to Haiti moves Sequim firefighters

PORT ANGELES -- Bryan Swanberg saw the grisly images of post-earthquake Haiti on TV last month and decided to do something about it. But instead… Continue reading

Guns to be permitted in Olympic National Park — but not firing them

PORT ANGELES -- A federal law that takes effect Monday will allow visitors to carry loaded firearms into Olympic National Park and 371 other national… Continue reading

Surf’s up for LaPush Pummel

LAPUSH -- Paddlers from near and far will zip up their wet suits for the LaPush Pummel surf kayak event this weekend. The informal gathering… Continue reading

Clallam County inks septic agreement

PORT ANGELES -- To help county residents learn how to inspect their own septic systems -- saving money and keeping pollutants out of the ground… Continue reading

Clallam, Jefferson housing authorities look to consolidate

In a good-faith effort to provide affordable housing in Jefferson County, the Housing Authority of Clallam County plans to consolidate with its Jefferson counterpart. Pam… Continue reading

North Olympic’s largest dealership repairs about 40 Toyota problems

PORT ANGELES -- Service staff members at Wilder Auto Center and Wilder Toyota-Scion east of Port Angeles have repaired about 40 gas pedals on Toyotas… Continue reading

Police seek man in connection with Port Angeles car burglaries

PORT ANGELES -- Police were continuing to search Saturday for a man they want to question in regard to 12 car prowls -- or burglaries… Continue reading

Eroding bluffs scare homeowners northwest of Sequim

SEQUIM -- When Roger Huntman heard the rumbling beneath his feet, he knew it was time to run. Standing near the edge of a bluff… Continue reading

Sequim man’s character counts in hit-and-run not-guilty verdict

PORT ANGELES -- Three character witnesses, as well as physical evidence, helped make the case that James McCauley was innocent of felony hit-and-run, said the… Continue reading

Olympic National Park gets new deputy superintendent

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- Todd Suess is the next deputy superintendent of the North Olympic Peninsula's national park. Suess, 44, replaces Sue McGill, who retired… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center drops medical contract with Clallam jails

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic Medical Center will not renew its contract for nursing services at the Clallam County jail. Commissioners Mike Doherty, Mike Chapman and… Continue reading

Clallam repeals interim zoning rules

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County's long and complex struggle toward Growth Management Act compliance is nearly resolved. The three commissioners on Tuesday lifted self-imposed interim… Continue reading

Clallam County seeks public participation in shoreline program update

Clallam County commissioners and planners want residents' help in updating its shoreline master program. The three commissioners on March 2 will consider a resolution that… Continue reading

200 gather for hatchery groundbreaking on Elwha River (video below)

PORT ANGELES -- With shovels in hand, dignitaries from near and far -- including Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairwoman Frances Charles and U.S. Rep. Norm… Continue reading

Olympic National Park changes concessionaire at Lake Crescent Lodge, other key locales

LAKE CRESCENT -- Aramark Parks and Destinations has extended its reach into Olympic National Park. With no bid from long-time concessionaire Forever Resorts, the National… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center to install new elevators this summer

PORT ANGELES ­-- Olympic Medical Center will have four new elevators at the Port Angeles hospital by September. Two aging central elevators, a critical-care elevator… Continue reading

Morse Creek fish crib nears completion as preparations continue for removal of Elwha, Glines Canyon dams

PORT ANGELES -- The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is gearing up to open a $2.1 million fish-rearing structure at Morse Creek near the… Continue reading

Activist protests but board allows DNR timber sales in Clallam

PORT ANGELES -- A forest activist urged the state Board of Natural Resources to postpone two timber sales in Clallam County's West End until the… Continue reading