Clallam, Jefferson Counties move into 'high risk' designation for COVID cases, no hospitalizations reported
Two Washington counties on the Olympic Peninsula have a "high risk" for COVID transmission in indoor, public spaces, according to latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Sequim man charged for killing his mother before attacking an officer after routine traffic stop
A man who attacked, and was shot by a police officer after being pulled over on May 19 was charged for murdering his mother on Friday.
Homicide investigation underway after body discovered in home of man shot by Sequim police in traffic stop
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left an officer and a suspect injured after a traffic stop Thursday morning.
COVID-19 infections surging in some Washington counties
Clallam and San Juan counties have been rated 'high risk' for contracting COVID-19 by the CDC. King, Snohomish and Jefferson counties have moved into the 'medium risk' category.
Man sentenced to 16 years for beating woman to death in Olympic National Forest
A 25-year-old Renton man will spend the next 16 years in prison for beating a woman he was having an affair with to death in the Olympic National Forest.
Olympic Peninsula Humane Society seeing dramatic increase in dog surrenders
The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of dogs surrendered back to the shelter, according to MyClallamCounty.com.
'It's the tree everyone roots for:' Washington's 'Tree of Life' clings to survival against all odds
A tree that has likely stood for dozens, if not hundreds of years along the Washington coast is clinging to survival -- quite literally -- and in the process has become a symbol of perseverance and resilience for the local residents.
Work continues on Highway 112, collapsed during November flooding
Highway 112 collapsed roughly four feet following heavy flooding in Clallam County last November. After months of work, construction crews are nearing the spring 2022 end date for the project.
Drug smuggling scheme busted at Forks prison, 4 arrested
Four people were charged after the Department of Corrections uncovered a scheme to bring illicit drugs into the Olympic Corrections Center, a minimum-security prison in Forks.
Driver critically injured after crashing into Port Angeles home
Deputies are investigating after a car crashed into a Port Angeles home Monday night.
Suspicious deaths of 2 in Port Angeles now being investigated as a homicide
Deputies are now investigating the suspicious deaths of two people in Port Angeles as a homicide.
Fishing closed in Olympic National Park rivers to protect steelhead populations
The National Parks Service announced that recreational fishing will be closed for all Olympic National Park rivers in an effort to wild steelhead populations.
Rescue crews find 73-year-old man alive after 4-day search
A missing 73-year-old Port Angeles man was found alive after a four-day search.
Native American tribes reach $590 million opioid settlement
Native American tribes have reached settlements over the toll of opioids totaling $590 million with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and the country’s three largest drug distribution companies, according to a court filing made Tuesday.
President Biden issues major disaster declaration for historic November floods
President Joe Biden has announced a major disaster declaration for the state of Washington in response to the historic flooding that occurred in November.
Clallam County Emergency Management deploying mobile disaster information center
Clallam County Emergency Management is deploying a mobile disaster recovery information center for those impacted by the historic flooding.
Permits available to cut down Christmas trees from Olympic National Forest
Permits are available for those who wish to cut down a tree from the Olympic National Forest.
Coast Guard rescues man shipwrecked near Neah Bay
U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man whose boat sunk near Neah Bay.
Clallam County asking residents to report damage from flooding for federal assistance
Clallam County officials are asking residents to submit preliminary estimates for damage caused during last week's flooding.
Family speaks out after 10 people were rescued from Forks floodwater by Coast Guard helicopter
A baby was among four children and six adults rescued by the Coast Guard near Forks on Monday as floods hit Washington state.