Brian Gawley

Port Angeles aquatic center bond goes down in flames

PORT ANGELES -- The city's $13.8 million aquatic center bond issue was soundly defeated in Tuesday's election results, amassing less than one-third of the votes… Continue reading

Simpson leading challenger Kelly in Clallam PUD race

PORT ANGELES -- Incumbent Ted Simpson was narrowly leading challenger Cindy Kelly in the race for Clallam County Public Utility District commissioner on Tuesday night.… Continue reading

Van De Wege holding lead over Buck for legislative seat

Democratic challenger Kevin Van De Wege of Sequim was holding almost a 10 percent lead over incumbent Rep. Jim Buck, R-Joyce, in the race for… Continue reading

Mill layoffs now “indefinite””; re-employment sessions set

PORT ANGELES -- "Re-employment orientation sessions" are scheduled Wednesday for the 59 K Ply workers whose layoff last week now has been classified as "indefinite."… Continue reading

Property sale mixes up merchants’ parking

`PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles Downtown Association is without 129 long-term parking spaces downtown for employees and business owners. The parking spaces haven't disappeared.… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles tax rate to drop by more than 10 percent in 2007

PORT ANGELES -- The Port of Port Angeles' property tax rate will fall by more than 10 percent next year because of an estimated $150… Continue reading

Peninsula: Snow flurries rage on Ridge, but higher temps expected

PORT ANGELES -- Well, it was a nice preview anyway. Snow was reported Sunday afternoon at Hurricane Ridge, but higher temperatures later in the week… Continue reading

Port Angeles: – – Kitsap judge to hear anti-fluoridation petition case”

PORT ANGELES -- A Kitsap County judge will hear legal arguments later this year over whether two anti-fluoridation petitions filed with the city are appropriate… Continue reading

Port Angeles: K Ply to lay off 65 workers for unknown period

PORT ANGELES -- K Ply will halt production the week of Oct. 30-Nov. 3 and temporarily lay off 59 employees, about one-third of its workforce,… Continue reading

Building supply company going strong after 100 years

PORT ANGELES -- Angeles Millwork & Lumber Co. has survived ownership changes, the loss of fishing and timber jobs in the area, the Rayonier mill… Continue reading

Clallam auditor did nothing wrong, Port Angeles city attorney decides

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Auditor Cathleen McKeown did not violate electioneering laws when she parked her truck bearing campaign signs near a polling place… Continue reading

FAA wants environmental assessment done before any Lincoln Park trees removed

PORT ANGELES -- The Federal Aviation Administration wants an environmental assessment that could take nine months before any of Lincoln Park's tallest trees are felled… Continue reading

Landing mall buyer selected – — – and losing bidder irked

PORT ANGELES -- The waterfront's salmon-colored Landing mall will get new owners. Port of Port Angeles commissioners Monday agreed to sell the pier and structures… Continue reading

Rogers bashes Braun over alternative to aquatic center bond; PDN also criticized for publishing story

PORT ANGELES -- Mayor Karen Rogers blasted City Councilman Gary Braun on Monday for publicly proposing an alternative to the $13.8 million aquatic center bond… Continue reading

Lincoln Park trees likely to be felled because of federal rules on airport

PORT ANGELES -- As many as 200 trees could be removed from Lincoln Park and the area around William R. Fairchild International Airport for an… Continue reading

Port Angeles city councilman has idea if voters reject aquatic center bond

PORT ANGELES -- The City Council's lone dissenter will offer an alternative plan if voters reject the $13.8 million aquatic center bond issue on the… Continue reading

Peninsula Friends of Animals releases third calendar — and the animals are naked, too

PORT ANGELES -- Kim Pruitt began to wonder what she had gotten herself into when she was told to show up for the photo shoot… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Bed tax board recommends field house funding

PORT ANGELES -- A proposed field house for indoor soccer and tennis at the Clallam County Family YMCA site may be built after all. The… Continue reading

Clallam: PUD hires Iowa man for GM job

PORT ANGELES -- The general manager of a city utility in Iowa has been hired as the general manager of Clallam County Public Utility District.… Continue reading

Port Angeles voters face $13.8 million decision on aquatics center bond

PORT ANGELES -- When William Shore Memorial Pool was built more than 40 years ago, John F. Kennedy was president and Alaska and Hawaii had… Continue reading