James Casey

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Lawmakers blue due to a lack of green as they search for ways to fund education

OLYMPIA — It’s not just about the money but the color of the cash. That’s actually a metaphor for the source of funds that would… Continue reading

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Port Angeles squeaks by Santa Barbara in Best Town balloting — next up: Bainbridge Island

PORT ANGELES — David's done slayin' Goliath. Next up: that ol' Queen of Sheba. In a face-off sponsored by Outside magazine, Port Angeles outpolled Santa… Continue reading

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The Port of Port Angeles building at 2220 W. 18th St.

Port of Port Angeles to receive $2 million federal grant for composites development

PORT ANGELES — The Port of Port Angeles has received preliminary approval of $2 million in federal funds to help build a Composite Recycling Technology… Continue reading

The Port of Port Angeles building at 2220 W. 18th St.

Jefferson County whooping cough cases climb to 20

Clallam County has escaped the whooping cough epidemic reported in Washington state so far, while cases in Jefferson County had climbed to 20 last week… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center seeking bids for new office building

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center commissioners have formally launched the process that will build a $15.8 million medical office building across the street from… Continue reading

Jefferson County whooping cough cases climb to 20

Clallam County has escaped the whooping cough epidemic reported in Washington state so far, while cases in Jefferson County had climbed to 20 last week… Continue reading

Mick Dodge (National Geographic Channel)

Port Angeles Business Association hears from Hoh River Trust board member — and reality TV star Mick Dodge

PORT ANGELES — Mick Dodge dances to sweet “sole” music in the Hoh River Valley, and Roger Oakes wants to keep the melody playing. Dodge,… Continue reading

Mick Dodge (National Geographic Channel)

Jefferson County whooping cough cases climb to 20

Clallam County has escaped the whooping cough epidemic reported in Washington state so far, while cases in Jefferson County had climbed to 20 last week… Continue reading

The Port of Port Angeles building at 2220 W. 18th St.

Port of Port Angeles to receive $2 million federal grant for composites development

PORT ANGELES — The Port of Port Angeles has received preliminary approval of $2 million in federal funds to help build a Composite Recycling Technology… Continue reading

The Port of Port Angeles building at 2220 W. 18th St.
Rep. Kevin Van De Wege ()

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Van De Wege says Sequim schoolteacher strike targets wrong place

OLYMPIA — Sequim School District teachers would strike in the wrong place — even if at the right time for the right reason — with… Continue reading

Rep. Kevin Van De Wege ()
Looking into Port Angeles Harbor from Hollywood Beach. (Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Harbor deemed safe for swimming, rowing, kayaking

PORT ANGELES — Go ahead and wade in the water at Hollywood Beach. The state Department of Health says it's safe. It's also OK to… Continue reading

Looking into Port Angeles Harbor from Hollywood Beach. (Peninsula Daily News)
Looking into Port Angeles Harbor from Hollywood Beach. (Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Harbor deemed safe for swimming, rowing, kayaking

PORT ANGELES — Go ahead and wade in the water at Hollywood Beach. The state Department of Health says it's safe. It's also OK to… Continue reading

Looking into Port Angeles Harbor from Hollywood Beach. (Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Harbor deemed safe for swimming, rowing, kayaking

PORT ANGELES — Go ahead and wade in the water at Hollywood Beach. The state Department of Health says it's safe. It's also OK to… Continue reading

Gary Michael Lee of Salt Spring Island

Whaling opponent changes mind to support Makah tribe’s request; turnaround shocks those at Port Angeles meeting

PORT ANGELES — At least one mind changed sides Wednesday at a public meeting on the Makah tribe's request to resume whaling, turning upon a… Continue reading

Gary Michael Lee of Salt Spring Island
Gary Michael Lee of Salt Spring Island

Whaling opponent changes mind to support Makah tribe’s request; turnaround shocks those at Port Angeles meeting

PORT ANGELES — At least one mind changed sides Wednesday at a public meeting on the Makah tribe's request to resume whaling, turning upon a… Continue reading

Gary Michael Lee of Salt Spring Island
Gary Michael Lee of Salt Spring Island

Whaling opponent changes mind to support Makah tribe’s request; turnaround shocks those at Port Angeles meeting

PORT ANGELES — At least one mind changed sides Wednesday at a public meeting on the Makah tribe's request to resume whaling, turning upon a… Continue reading

Gary Michael Lee of Salt Spring Island

Port of Port Angeles mulls partnership grant applications

PORT ANGELES — Port of Port Angeles commissioners have $65,000 to fill $106,280 worth of requests. And they have two weeks to decide who gets… Continue reading

Platypus owner says company doesn’t want to lease from Port of Port Angeles; it wants to buy property

PORT ANGELES — Platypus Marine Inc.’s owner said he probably won’t consider — even sight unseen — a lease proposal that the Port of Port… Continue reading

State lawmakers run into overtime; extended session could cost taxpayers close to $500,000

OLYMPIA — See-nah-DEE-yay or sigh-nee DYE? It’s not how you say sine die; it’s when you get to say the phrase that signals the Legislature’s… Continue reading

Clallam measles outbreak officially ends, Board of Health declares

PORT ANGELES — It’s not over till it’s over, but for now, at least, it’s over. It’s measles, of course. The Clallam County Board of… Continue reading