Rob Ollikainen

Clallam’s ‘Strait Shot’ bus service to Bainbridge Island on track for June 17 start

Clallam’s ‘Strait Shot’ bus service to Bainbridge Island on track for June 17 start

Getting to Bainbridge Island will be as easy as 1-2-3 starting June 17. Clallam Transit’s new fixed bus route — the No.… Continue reading

Clallam’s ‘Strait Shot’ bus service to Bainbridge Island on track for June 17 start
Employee sues top Clallam prosecutor, alleging sexual harassment

Employee sues top Clallam prosecutor, alleging sexual harassment

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols has been sued by an office manager who claims that she was sexually harassed for two… Continue reading

Employee sues top Clallam prosecutor, alleging sexual harassment

World War II planes to come to Peninsula with Wings of Freedom Tour

Classic World War II planes will return to the North Olympic Peninsula this month as the Wings of Freedom Tour lands in… Continue reading

Clallam inks routine pact for election ballots

Clallam County has approved a routine contract for the printing and mailing of August primary election ballots. Commissioners Mark Ozias and Randy… Continue reading

Clallam vehicle licensing hours to be reduced June 19 to address backlog

The Clallam County Auditor’s Office will reduce vehicle licensing hours effective June 19 to help alleviate a backlog of required office work.… Continue reading

Clallam officials to mull sales tax to support juvenile services

Clallam officials to mull sales tax to support juvenile services

A panel of law and justice officials will consider a one-tenth of 1 percent sales tax to help support juvenile services. The… Continue reading

Clallam officials to mull sales tax to support juvenile services
Peninsula reacts to Trump’s decision to pull U.S. from Paris climate accord

Peninsula reacts to Trump’s decision to pull U.S. from Paris climate accord

Olympic Climate Action members joined hands and observed a moment of silence. The 29 citizens in the circle mourned President Donald Trump’s… Continue reading

Peninsula reacts to Trump’s decision to pull U.S. from Paris climate accord

County commissioners support school-based health clinic

Clallam County commissioners are backing a proposed health clinic at Port Angeles High School. The three commissioners Tuesday approved a letter endorsing… Continue reading

Port Angeles man sentenced to 68 months on drug charges

A Port Angeles man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading to a charge of possession with… Continue reading

Police say Port Angeles man choked 4-year-old girl, attacked pregnant woman

A 32-year-old Port Angeles man has been arrested for investigation of allegedly choking a 4-year-old girl and assaulting her pregnant mother, the Clallam… Continue reading

Patricia Foster of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1024 speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Angeles Memorial Park cemetery on Monday. She is flanked by Richard Smelling of VFW Post 1024, far left, post Commander John Kent, post Trustee Tom McKeown and post Chaplain Sonja Schimmele. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News )

‘Sincere reverence’: Departed comrades honored in Port Angeles Memorial Day ceremony

Veterans gathered inside a flag-lined section of Mount Angeles Memorial Park cemetery Monday to pay respects to their departed comrades. A crowd… Continue reading

Patricia Foster of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1024 speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Angeles Memorial Park cemetery on Monday. She is flanked by Richard Smelling of VFW Post 1024, far left, post Commander John Kent, post Trustee Tom McKeown and post Chaplain Sonja Schimmele. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News )
SUV overturns in two-vehicle wreck in Port Angeles

SUV overturns in two-vehicle wreck in Port Angeles

Three people escaped with minor injuries Sunday after a two-vehicle rollover wreck at Second and Vine streets in Port Angeles, police said.… Continue reading

SUV overturns in two-vehicle wreck in Port Angeles
Dozens gather to honor fallen at Captain Joseph House

Dozens gather to honor fallen at Captain Joseph House

Men and women who died in combat were honored Sunday in a ceremony at the Captain Joseph House in Port Angeles. A… Continue reading

Dozens gather to honor fallen at Captain Joseph House

Clallam Marine Resources Committee offers paid internships; application deadline is Friday

The Clallam Marine Resources Committee is offering four paid summer internships to qualified students. The interns will work closely with committee members… Continue reading

Port Angeles police seek driver after reported hit-and-run

Port Angeles police were searching Saturday for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run of a vehicle and subsequent pursuit… Continue reading

DNR: Sustainable harvest, murrelet plan due by end of 2018

DNR: Sustainable harvest, murrelet plan due by end of 2018

A pair of planning documents that will affect timber harvests on the North Olympic Peninsula for the next decade will be completed by… Continue reading

DNR: Sustainable harvest, murrelet plan due by end of 2018
Navy flare found west of the Elwha River mouth

Navy flare found west of the Elwha River mouth

Army personnel disposed of a Navy flare found west of the Elwha River mouth Friday, the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies… Continue reading

Navy flare found west of the Elwha River mouth
Port Angeles police search for armed robber

Port Angeles police search for armed robber

Police on Saturday were searching for an armed man who reportedly robbed The Daily Grind espresso stand Friday afternoon and fled into… Continue reading

Port Angeles police search for armed robber

Port Angeles woman sentenced for domestic violence

A Port Angeles woman has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for striking the father of her child with a pair… Continue reading

Port Angeles ceremony Friday to honor fallen law enforcement officers

A ceremony will be held in Port Angeles on Friday in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. The National Peace Officers Memorial… Continue reading