Tom Callis

Port Angeles city deficit for 2012 projected at $900,000 — right now

PORT ANGELES — City Hall's projected surplus for this year is expected to be swallowed by a large deficit in 2012. The city of Port… Continue reading

Two Peninsula 12-year-olds charged with plotting murder

By Tom Callis Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES ­— Two 12-year-old boys are facing criminal charges after police said they were notified they plotted to… Continue reading

Elwha dam removal celebration plans swinging into place

PORT ANGELES — With fewer than three weeks to go, Olympic National Park staff and law enforcement said they will be ready to host Celebrate… Continue reading

Prayer ceremony stops traffic on Highway 112 after fatal wreck

PORT ANGELES — The family of Darrell Campbell, killed in a two-vehicle wreck on state Highway 112 on Thursday, held a prayer ceremony for the… Continue reading

Solemn start for Makah Days: Canadian First Nation man killed in wreck was headed to Neah Bay celebration [**Video**]

PORT ANGELES — A 49-year-old man from the Ahousaht First Nation in Canada died Thursday in a two-vehicle wreck on state Highway 112 that authorities… Continue reading

Congressional aide from D.C. tours old City Hall building in need of restoration soon

PORT ANGELES — Even though the fire pole and jail bars are gone, it’s not hard to imagine the past when walking through the Depression-era… Continue reading

Port Angeles planning board OKs permit for sub escort boats

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Planning Commission unanimously approved a permit Wednesday that would allow up to six submarine escort boats to be stationed… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles in talks with Navy over docking submarine escort boats at Boat Haven

PORT ANGELES — A fleet of up to six armed submarine escort boats could be moved to Port Angeles. The Port of Port Angeles is… Continue reading

Peninsula Housing Authority plans to remake Mount Angeles View; ambitious plan needs funding

PORT ANGELES — With its plan approved by City Hall, the Peninsula Housing Authority is taking another important step toward remaking its Mount Angeles View… Continue reading

State’s prosecutor wants ex-Clallam County treasury cashier to repay all $617,467; sentencing is Wednesday

PORT ANGELES — Catherine Betts could spend the rest of her life repaying the $617,467 she stole from the Clallam County Treasurer’s Office. Scott Marlow,… Continue reading

Port Angeles medical pot dispensary reopens amid legal haze

A Port Angeles medical marijuana dispensary owner has reopened shop after being told by police a month ago that his business was illegal under a… Continue reading

Platoon reunion: Members — all from Washington state — share memories, bond of Vietnam War

CARLSBORG — They trained together, some fought together, and a few even graduated from high school together. On Saturday, 14 members of the “Evergreen State… Continue reading

Witness tampering hearing set in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — A hearing will be held in Clallam County Superior Court next month on whether Amber Steim, accused of vehicular homicide, should have… Continue reading

Police add charges to man they link to 28 burglaries in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A 21-year-old man police believe is linked to 28 commercial burglaries in Port Angeles now faces charges for six break-ins. Four additional… Continue reading

Nippon’s temporary jumpstart on biomass project without permit OK, city says

PORT ANGELES — Nippon Paper Industries USA won’t be fined for breaking ground on its biomass energy project without a permit, and opponents of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles esplanade plans outlined at meeting

PORT ANGELES — Construction of a boardwalk-like structure west of the ferry terminal could begin as early as spring if funding is found for it,… Continue reading

Port Angeles to spend $35,000 on retail study

PORT ANGELES — They are questions every business owner has. What do my customers want? How can I meet those needs? A retail market analysis… Continue reading

Port Angeles Downtown Association passes city’s financial review

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Downtown Association is in compliance with its contract with the city of Port Angeles, though there is room for… Continue reading

Vision for landmark downtown Port Angeles department store building takes shape

PORT ANGELES — They have the vision and the building, and now Robyn and John Miletich are working to transform a former department store into… Continue reading

Group assesses Port Angeles’ health problems

PORT ANGELES — A new group is aiming to make Port Angeles a healthier community. This year, the city was named an ACHIEVE community by… Continue reading