Clallam County planner wins quarterly award, parking spot

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Long Range Planner Robert Knapp earned the Department of Community Development’s employee of the quarter award for the third quarter, department Director Sheila Roark Miller announced.

As a token for his efforts, Knapp gets three months of designated parking

at the Clallam County Courthouse.

“Noted for his extensive participation in the stormwater monitoring program, Mr. Knapp was given the ‘Place to Park for Making your Mark’ award in our monthly staff meeting Tuesday,” Roark Miller said.

Knapp was selected by a team of non-management department employees called the Secret Parking Lot Award Team, or SPLAT.

“It was an honor to be picked by my co-workers,” Knapp said.

Roark Miller said Knapp was chosen for his positive attitude, willingness to learn and teach others, commitment to his work, patience and professionalism.

After working as an electrician in the community for 15 years, Knapp earned an associate degree from Peninsula College and bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Washington University.

Knapp has been working for

Clallam County for three years.

Al-though he gets the parking spot just as the rainy season starts, Knapp admitted Friday that he takes the bus to work most days.

“It’s the thought,” he said.

Clallam County Planning Manager Steve Gray was the first recipient of the “Place to Park for Making your Mark” award.

Roark Miller devised the parking spot award earlier this year.

________

Reporter Rob Ollikainen can be reached at 360-417-3537 or at rob.ollikainen@peninsuladailynews.com.

More in News

Increased police presence expected at Port Angeles High School on Friday

An increased police presence is expected at Port Angeles… Continue reading

Clallam County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Stanley is sworn in by Judge Simon Barnhart on Thursday at the Clallam County Courthouse. Stanley, elected in November to Position 1, takes the role left by Judge Lauren Erickson, who retired. Barnhart and Judge Brent Basden also were elected in November. All three ran unopposed. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Judge sworn in

Clallam County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Stanley is sworn in by Judge… Continue reading

Clallam trending toward more blue

Most precincts supported Harris in 2024

Landon Smith, 19, is waiting for a heart transplant at Children’s Hospital of Seattle. (Michelle Smith)
Teenager awaits heart transplant in Seattle

Being in the hospital increases his chances, mom says

Port, Lower Elwha approve agreement

Land exchange contains three stormwater ponds for infrastructure

Clallam County lodging tax funds awarded

$1.39 million to be provided to four organizations

Forks DSHS outstation updates service hours

The state Department of Social and Health Services has announced… Continue reading

A 65-foot-long historic tug rests in the Port of Port Townsend Boat Haven Marina’s 300-ton marine lift as workers use pressure washers to blast years of barnacles and other marine life off the hull. The tug was built for the U.S. Army at Peterson SB in Tacoma in 1944. Originally designated TP-133, it is currently named Island Champion after going through several owners since the army sold it in 1947. It is now owned by Debbie Wright of Everett, who uses it as a liveaboard. The all-wood tug is the last of its kind and could possibly be entered in the 2025 Wooden Boat Festival.(Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wooden wonder

A 65-foot-long historic tug rests in the Port of Port Townsend Boat… Continue reading

Mark Nichols.
Petition filed in murder case

Clallam asks appeals court to reconsider

A 35-year-old man was taken by Life Flight Network to Harborview Medical Center following a Coast Guard rescue on Monday. (U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles via Facebook)
Injured man rescued from remote Hoh Valley

Location requires precision 180-foot hoist

Kevin Russell, right, with his wife Niamh Prossor, after Russell was inducted into the Building Industry Association of Washington’s Hall of Fame in November.
Building association’s priorities advocate for housing

Port Angeles contractor inducted into BIAW hall of fame

Crew members from the USS Pomfret, including Lt. Jimmy Carter, who would go on to become the 39th president of the United States, visit the Elks Lodge in Port Angeles in October 1949. (Beegee Capos)
Former President Carter once visited Port Angeles

Former mayor recalls memories of Jimmy Carter