Crime

Makah man sentenced to 16 months in prison after carjacking

An enrolled member of the Makah Tribe has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 16 months in prison after authorities… Continue reading

Delay for trial possible in Sequim attempted murder case

More discovery being gathered by police, State Patrol

Law enforcement officials bemoan laws they say hamper their work

Drug possession, pursuits specific areas of police concern

A bright mural created by Cammry Lapka covers the boarded over the space where a burglar broke a window, entered the Esther Webster Gallery at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, and stole items from a traveling exhibit. Christine Loewe, executive director of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, says that despite the seeming senselessness of the crime, that it was also an opportunity to bring the community together. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Fine Arts Center moving on with new exhibit after burglary

Organizers have renewed appreciation for local connection

A bright mural created by Cammry Lapka covers the boarded over the space where a burglar broke a window, entered the Esther Webster Gallery at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, and stole items from a traveling exhibit. Christine Loewe, executive director of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, says that despite the seeming senselessness of the crime, that it was also an opportunity to bring the community together. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Competency evaluation ordered for man accused of attempted murder of officer

Investigators also urge charge of first-degree murder

Man sent back to jail for 6½ years

Drugs, gun found following traffic stop

Washington police say drivers aren’t stopping for them

The Washington State Patrol says drivers are increasingly refusing to stop for troopers — and other law enforcement agencies also say this is… Continue reading

Feds stop boat with 1,400 pounds of meth by US-Canada border

U.S. authorities say they stopped a small boat carrying a large shipment of methamphetamine after they saw it riding low in the water… Continue reading

Bret Allen Kenney, 34, appears in Clallam County Superior Court on May 24 via video to be formally charged with attempted second-degree murder, assault on a police officer, disarming a police officer and driving under the influence of drugs. His bail was revoked and his arraignment is set for June 3.

Judge denies bail for attempted murder of police officer

Person of interest in mother’s death

Bret Allen Kenney, 34, appears in Clallam County Superior Court on May 24 via video to be formally charged with attempted second-degree murder, assault on a police officer, disarming a police officer and driving under the influence of drugs. His bail was revoked and his arraignment is set for June 3.
Law enforcement personnel stand outside Robb Elementary School following a shooting Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

18 students, 3 adults killed in shooting at Texas elementary

Students in second, third, fourth grades

  • May 24, 2022
  • By Eugene Garcia and Dario Lopez-Mills The Associated Press
Law enforcement personnel stand outside Robb Elementary School following a shooting Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

Couple pleads not guilty to thefts

Separate four-day trials set for July

Attempted murder trial date set in June

Sequim man pleaded not guilty this month

Man to serve 16 years for murder

Woman, 21, was found near Blyn

  • May 18, 2022
  • The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County

Port Angeles man in custody after rollover wreck

A Port Angeles man remained in the Clallam County jail on Sunday after he allegedly overturned a car carrying three children while… Continue reading

James Luoma on May 3 in Clallam County Superior Court.

No bail set for Sequim man facing attempted murder charge

A Sequim man is scheduled to enter a plea in Clallam County Superior Court on Friday after he allegedly shot at his neighbor… Continue reading

James Luoma on May 3 in Clallam County Superior Court.

Couple charged with Sequim auto theft spree

Bail set after each accused of felonies

Port Angeles man charged after alleged attack on officers

Tomahawk, hunting knife reportedly raised against police

Port Townsend man charged with racist threats

Police: Incident at gas station in Bremerton

Rachel Storck, community engagement manager for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, points out a display case where exhibit pieces were taken during a weekend burglary. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center burglary hits traveling exhibit

Four artist books, artifacts on loan stolen

Rachel Storck, community engagement manager for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, points out a display case where exhibit pieces were taken during a weekend burglary. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)