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Forks officer arrested in second-degree 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

Former Olympic Medical Center financier selected to board

PORT ANGELES -- John B. Nutter, a Port Angeles police officer and former Olympic Medical Center finance director, was selected to the OMC board of… Continue reading

Clallam heroes honored with Community Service Awards

PORT ANGELES -- They came from vastly different backgrounds, but all five dignitaries lauded in Port Angeles on Thursday shared one thing in common --… Continue reading

Health-care system broken; speakers say drugs, devices add to crisis

PORT ANGELES -- Overpriced gadgets and the incessant marketing of prescription drugs are contributing to a broken health-care system in the United States, three experts… Continue reading

Audit shows Clallam Transit accounting inadequate

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam Transit's oversight of its accounting and financial operations was inadequate in 2007, a state audit shows. Internal controls over van-pool operations… Continue reading

Port Angeles man embarks to the Northwest Passage

Tommy Cook, a former Port Angeles who still calls it home, had wanted to sail around the Northwest Passage for more than a quarter century.… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council talks finances, public access in seven-hour retreat

PORT ANGELES -- To manage its finances in a tough economy, the city of Port Angeles needs to work with Clallam County government, other cities… Continue reading

Clallam County adds road projects to plan

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County's three commissioners on Tuesday added four projects to the 2009 road construction program in light of expected federal funding of… Continue reading

Deer Park Road overpass forges onward

PORT ANGELES --Clallam County's three commissioners will vote today on a $240,000 agreement with David Evans and Associates for design services on an interchange at… Continue reading

Average precipitation expected next month, meteorologist says

PORT ANGELES -- Snowpack is below average in the Olympic Mountains, but forecasters won't go so far as to call abnormally dry conditions a drought.… Continue reading

Trial date of teen mom accused of killing infant son postponed five months

PORT ANGELES -- The trial date of Lauryn Last, a 16-year-old charged in the death of her infant son, has been postponed until September. Clallam… Continue reading

Black Ball opens new duty-free shop on MV Coho

PORT ANGELES -- Now there's another reason to ride the MV Coho: the good deals for international travelers. Black Ball Ferry Line opened a duty-free… Continue reading

Olson’s Resort not sold

PORT ANGELES -- Donalynn Olson quashed the rumors that Olson's Resort is changing hands. "I've had quite a few customers say, 'We heard you sold… Continue reading

Port’s Calhoun to run for second term

PORT ANGELES -- Port of Port Angeles Commissioner John Calhoun has announced he will run for a second term. Calhoun, who represents the West End's… Continue reading

The story of Ninene: Seal pup likely Canadian-born; now she’s missing

PORT ANGELES -- A young elephant seal pup that beached itself on Hollywood Beach last weekend is more than likely a Canadian named Ninene. Scientists… Continue reading

Calhoun to seek re-election to Port of Port Angeles board

PORT ANGELES — John Calhoun has announced his bid to run for a second term as Port of Port Angeles commissioner. Calhoun represents District 1,… Continue reading

MV Coho ferry adds duty free shop

PORT ANGELES — Travelers have another reason to ride the MV Coho — good deals. Black Ball Ferry Line opened a duty free shop aboard… Continue reading

Beached elephant seal moved to Ediz Hook

PORT ANGELES -- An elephant seal that settled on Hollywood Beach last weekend has moved, but not by choice. For its own protection -- and… Continue reading

Cash registers stolen at Port Angeles businesses

PORT ANGELES -- Police are investigating the disappearances of three cash registers from different businesses between Sunday and Monday morning. "They broke two windows, and… Continue reading

City Manager Myers outlines vision for Port Angeles

HEAR KENT MYERS' COMMENTS ON THE RAYONIER PROPERTY, GATEWAY, TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT AND MORE IN THE VIDEO ON THE HOME PAGE. Click here: www.peninsuladailynews.com PORT… Continue reading