Brian Gawley

Olympic National Park sued over backcountry shelters

Three environmental organizations have sued to stop Olympic National Park's plan to airlift two prefabricated trail shelters into the park's back country. The lawsuit was… Continue reading

Port Angeles considers merging parks and public works departments

PORT ANGELES -- The city is considering merging Parks and Recreation Department into its Public Works and Utilities Department next year. The economic development division,… Continue reading

Both sides optimistic in close 24th District legislative race; Buck holds his victory party

Both sides sounded optimistic Wednesday afternoon in a close 24th District legislative race that separates a veteran state representative and a political newcomer by 1.8… Continue reading

Dicks with comfortable lead over challenger Cloud

Veteran Democratic Congressman Norm Dicks was holding a comfortable lead over his Republican challenger, Tacoma attorney Doug Cloud Tuesday night. With 25 percent of the… Continue reading

Initial 2005 Port of Port Angeles budget once again in the black

The first draft of the Port of Port Angeles' 2005 operating budget projects $202,441 more revenue than expenses next year, which is aided by a… Continue reading

First draft of 2005 Port Angeles budget shows property tax rate decrease

PORT ANGELES -- The preliminary 2005 city budget shows a decrease in the city's property tax rate from $3.80 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in… Continue reading

Port Angeles Gateway Center closing in on reality

PORT ANGELES -- More than a decade after it first was proposed, the Port Angeles International Gateway Transportation Center could have final drawings next month,… Continue reading

Gregoire in Port Angeles, impressed with Magna Force technology

PORT ANGELES -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christine Gregoire rode above the rails of Magna Force's LEVX magnetic-levitation system, then praised it Monday at the company's… Continue reading

Homeowners may try to buy land to keep out sawmill; Washington Alder president: no comment

PORT ANGELES -- Dry Creek area residents are forming a property development company to try buying the 113-acre former Critchfield property slated for a Washington… Continue reading

Locke, in final visit to Port Angeles as governor, makes impromptu visit to graving yard

PORT ANGELES -- Gov. Gary Locke spent his 10th and final visit to Clallam County as the state's chief executive Monday by visiting some of… Continue reading

Locke, Gregoire both schedule Peninsula stops on Monday

The departing Democratic governor and the Democrat who would like to replace them will visit the North Olympic Peninsula on Monday -- but not together.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Skate park construction set for May

PORT ANGELES -- Construction of the long-awaited Port Angeles Skate Park will begin in May as fund-raising efforts continue. "We now have over $100,000 in… Continue reading

Buck, Van De Wege differ sharply on issues at two forums in same day

PORT ANGELES -- The two candidates for 24th District state representative displayed sharp differences on several issues during forums Tuesday before the Port Angeles Business… Continue reading

Port Angeles council hears proposed animal control, motorized foot scooter ordinances

PORT ANGELES -- The City Council appears closer to major animal control law revisions and new motorized foot scooter regulations. Council members Monday afternoon were… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Teen Unity project catches City Council’s ear

PORT ANGELES -- A project to consolidate youth program information in one place received an enthusiastic reception from the City Council on Tuesday night. The… Continue reading

Clallam: County vacates part of Old Blyn Highway

BLYN -- Citing the ongoing Jimmycomelately Creek restoration project, Clallam County commissioners approved vacating about one-quarter-mile of Old Blyn Highway just north of U.S. Highway… Continue reading

Environmentalists sue to stop DNR’s 10-year harvest plan

Several environmental groups sued Tuesday to overturn the 10-year sustainable harvest calculation for state forests of the Department of Natural Resources. The groups, led by… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Sawmill company pursuing second potential site – — – but where?

PORT ANGELES -- Washington Alder officials are negotiating with a second unnamed property owner to locate its proposed sawmill away from the 113-acre site strongly… Continue reading

Indonesian city’s officials arrive in Port Angeles to view municipal operations

PORT ANGELES -- Four officials from an Indonesian city arrived here Saturday for a weeklong stay as part of a federally funded technical assistance program.… Continue reading

Port commissioners to consider Port Angeles business incubator funding

PORT ANGELES -- The three Port of Port Angeles commissioners agreed Wednesday to consider a request for $4,000 to help fund the planned Clallam County… Continue reading