Rob Ollikainen

Unemployment dips slightly in county

PORT ANGELES -- Unemployment dipped slightly on the North Olympic Peninsula and held steady across the state, but experts say it's too early to tell… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: New border crossing rules two weeks away; transition will be reasonable, Customs official says

PORT ANGELES -- If you're in Victoria after June 1 and you lose your passport or other high-tech, border-crossing document, officials will let you come… Continue reading

Teen’s defense awaits evidence in baby death

PORT ANGELES -- A DNA test linking Lauryn Last's deceased infant son with a Colorado man accused of sexually assaulting the 16-year-old corroborates her story,… Continue reading

Sequim man wins business grant

PORT ANGELES -- Timothy Visi of Sequim won the Entrepreneurial Challenge and a $5,000 grant for his business -- Umami Sea Vegetables -- at the… Continue reading

SPORTS: Clallam to buy Agnew soccer fields

PORT ANGELES -- A $205,500 matching grant from the state Recreation and Conservation Office has enabled Clallam County to purchase the 7.4-acre soccer fields in… Continue reading

New bank branches open; Westsound becomes Kitsap

PORT ANGELES -- It was business as usual on Monday at the three former Westsound Bank locations on the North Olympic Peninsula. When the doors… Continue reading

U.S. economy may revive in two to three years; bank president outlines causes of recession

PORT ANGELES -- The United States will bounce back from the economic recession in 2011 or 2012 with the dollar intact, Washington U.S. Bank president… Continue reading

Olympic National Forest to receive stimulus funds

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic National Forest is getting a face lift -- thanks to a $500,000 jolt from federal stimulus funds. Facilities in the 633,677-acre… Continue reading

FORKS — The state Department of Licensing offices in Forks and Port Townsend are staying open for business. The state said in January that it… Continue reading

Sea otters, resilient against virus, growing in population

The North Olympic Peninsula's sea otters show signs of having been exposed to pathogens that are killing other sea mammals, but they don't seem to… Continue reading

Covarrubias murder trial set for July 6

PORT ANGELES -- Robert Gene Covarrubias leaned forward into the microphone to make sure his words were clear. "Not guilty, your honor," he told Clallam… Continue reading

Swine flu update: Still no cases on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES -- After swearing in a new colleague -- appointee John Nutter -- Olympic Medical Center commissioners this week got more good news from… Continue reading

Whale killed in illegal 2007 hunt identified

NEAH BAY -- A team of scientists from Cascadia Research has identified the gray whale that was illegally shot and harpooned by five Makah men… Continue reading

Bogachiel State Park reprieved

Forks' mayor is relieved that state legislative action will keep Bogachiel State Park open. The park on the banks of the Bogachiel River six miles… Continue reading

Adventure Route takes shape along Olympic Discovery Trail

1Thanks to the work of the Clallam County Sheriff's chain gang and scores of volunteers, the wilderness trail is winding its way toward completion. You… Continue reading

Forks officer charged with misdemeanors

PORT ANGELES -- Forks Police Officer Erik A. Hanson, who was arrested Thursday on investigation of second-degree rape -- a felony -- has been charged… Continue reading

Sound Bank to buy Port Angeles branch of 1st Security

PORT ANGELES -- Sound Community Bank on Wednesday announced its plans to purchase the Port Angeles office of 1st Security Bank of Washington at 1405… Continue reading

More details in arrest of Forks officer in child rape investigation

FORKS -- A Forks police officer has been arrested on investigation of second-degree rape of a child. Officer Erik A. Hanson, 33, was arrested Thursday.… Continue reading

In Jefferson County, extended bridge closure brews up problems for business

PORT TOWNSEND -- It's not just the people who need to get across the Hood Canal during the bridge's six-week closure -- it's the beer.… Continue reading

Clallam weighs effects of pending six-week closure of Hood Canal Bridge

PORT ANGELES -- Frank McPhee doesn't have to wait for the scheduled six-week closure of the Hood Canal Bridge to affect his small business. "It… Continue reading