Rob Ollikainen

2009 Clallam foreclosures double those in same period of 2008; Jefferson’s remains flat

PORT ANGELES -- Foreclosures have nearly doubled in Clallam County this year, while staying flat in Jefferson County. There were 302 non-discontinued notice of trustee… Continue reading

Forks man pleads not guilty to murder in shooting on street

PORT ANGELES -- A Forks man accused of first-degree premeditated murder in the Sept. 24 shooting death of Antonio Rodriguez-Maldonado is scheduled to go to… Continue reading

Sought-after man found, so murder-for-hire case can proceed

PORT ANGELES -- Now that a material witness in the murder-for-hire case of Aaron M. Hahn has been located, lawyers are almost ready to start… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center introduces digital mammography to Peninsula

PORT ANGELES -- The digital mammography age has arrived at Olympic Medical Center. The Port Angeles hospital and two of its satellite clinics went live… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigate shooting

PORT ANGELES -- Police are investigating an early-morning shooting near Shane Park in Port Angeles. The man, who was not identified because of an ongoing… Continue reading

Women held in Forks homicide case released; man charged with first degree murder

PORT ANGELES -- Citing a lack of sufficient evidence to prosecute beyond a reasonable doubt, Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Deb Kelly said her office will… Continue reading

Clallam County commissioners adopt emergency appropriations

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County lawmakers approved $962,717 in emergency funds that were not included in the 2009 budget. The largest debatable emergency was a… Continue reading

Swine flu vaccine on its way, health officer says

PORT ANGELES -- The first batches of H1N1 swine flu vaccine will roll onto the North Olympic Peninsula in mid-October, said Dr. Tom Locke, health… Continue reading

Judge sets $2 million bails for Forks murder suspects

PORT ANGELES -- A Clallam County Superior Court judge has set $2 million bail for the man accused of shooting Antonio "Tony" Rodriguez-Maldonado to death… Continue reading

Should Clallam remove link between pet licenses and rabies vaccinations?

PORT ANGELES -- A proposal to uncouple the proof of rabies vaccination requirement for getting a pet license returns to the Clallam County commissioners today.… Continue reading

Auto thefts relatively few on Peninsula

The 1992 Honda Accord was the car most targeted by auto thieves in Washington state last year, the National Insurance Crime Bureau says. But it… Continue reading

New $19.7 million Elwha River bridge opens

PORT ANGELES -- A new chapter in Clallam County history has been launched with a sun-splashed dedication ceremony for the $19.7 million Elwha River bridge.… Continue reading

More details on fugitive caught in Port Angeles after standoff

PORT ANGELES -- A federal fugitive from Neah Bay was arrested in Port Angeles on Thursday after a brief standoff. Daniel W. Markishtum, 26, surrendered… Continue reading

Fugitive from Neah Bay captured in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- A federal fugitive from Neah Bay was arrested in Port Angles on Thursday on a felony warrant for violating his probation. Daniel… Continue reading

Port Angeles sand sculpture contest rising to world qualifier

PORT ANGELES -- For the past decade, the sand sculpture contest in Port Angeles has drawn some of the best carvers in the world. Beginning… Continue reading

$19.7 million, double-deck Elwha River bridge to open Friday

PORT ANGELES -- Let the countdown begin. Clallam County officials are making final preparations for Friday's grand opening of the new and improved Elwha River… Continue reading

Innovative Clallam drug take-back program on hold

Efforts to reinstate a prescription drug take-back program in Clallam County are in a holding pattern. The pilot program could make a landing, however, when… Continue reading

Team tidies up Clallam Bay, Sekiu

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam Bay and Sekiu are looking a whole lot better, thanks in part to the Clallam Bay-Sekiu Community Action Team. Sasha Medlen,… Continue reading

State attorney general in Port Angeles targets prescription abuse

PORT ANGELES -- While methamphetamine use is down on the North Olympic Peninsula and across the state, abuse of narcotic prescription drugs like OxyContin, Vicodin… Continue reading

Clallam Transit driver’s move saved lives, State Patrol said

PORT ANGELES -- Jimie Richmond may be beat up on the outside, but he's warm on the inside from all the well-wishes he's been receiving.… Continue reading