Construction closer for Port Angeles Walmart Supercenter

Peninsula Daily News - Thu Nov 26

Barring a last-minute glitch in the permit process, Walmart shoppers will have a brand-new Port Angeles Supercenter during the 2010 Christmas season.

Backhoe stolen from Sequim Bay State Park recovered

Peninsula Daily News - Thu Nov 26

A John Deere backhoe that disappeared 11 days ago from Sequim Bay State Park has been recovered by Clallam County Sheriff's deputies, Undersheriff Ron Peregrin said late Wednesday afternoon.

ClallamCounty OKs $85,000 loan for PenPly; future holds jobs

Peninsula Daily News - Wed Nov 25

Clallam County approved an $85,000 grant from its Opportunity Fund for the Port of Port Angeles to upgrade the publicly-owned facilities at Peninsula Plywood in Port Angeles.

Police, deputies recover stolen trailer; suspected thief remains at large

Peninsula Daily News - Wed Nov 25

A stolen construction trailer was returned to its owners early Tuesday morning -- nine days after it disappeared -- but the suspected thief, who escaped from police custody, was still on the loose.

Hand recount called for Port of Port Angeles election; Mania's slim margin holds in council race

Peninsula Daily News - Wed Nov 25

A hand recount will decide a Port of Port Angeles race, while Max Mania has won a Port Angeles City Council seat by 41 votes, the Clallam County Auditor's Office announced after a final tally of Nov.

'Wind just did not stop': Some Clallam PUD customers still without power

Peninsula Daily News - Tue Nov 24

The prevailing winds of last week's storms blew all predictions on restoring power to customers out the window, said Dennis Shaw, Clallam County Public Utility District support services manager, on Monday.

Donors to Clallam parks lauded at Port Angeles chamber

Peninsula Daily News - Tue Nov 24

Generous donations from private landowners have made the Clallam County parks system what it is today, Public Works Director Craig Jacobs told the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce on Monday.

Suspected construction site thief still missing after fleeing from police car in Agnew

Peninsula Daily News - Tue Nov 24

A man arrested Friday night for crimes ranging from theft to narcotics escaped from a Clallam County sheriff's patrol car and is still at large, Sequim Police Department information officer Maris Turner said Monday.

Storm-caused power outages expected to be reversed by Thanksgiving or sooner

Peninsula Daily News - Mon Nov 23

Everyone in the county should have electricity by Thanksgiving if not sooner, said Clallam County Public Utility District spokesman Jeff Beaman.

Manhunt conducted for job site thefts; builders say authorities recover their property at Agnew house

Peninsula Daily News - Mon Nov 23

A multi-agency manhunt last week -- involving 15 to 20 patrol cars and a helicopter -- was for a man believed to be involved in a recent rash of thefts at local construction sites who earlier had escaped from authorities after he was taken into custody, said a witness.