Brian Gawley

Peninsula: Officials “disappointed” as sales tax measures trail

Officials in Clallam and Jefferson counties expressed disappointment Tuesday night that voters were rejecting proposed sales tax increases for criminal justice funding. They pledged to… Continue reading

Clallam: Animal lovers press county for new shelter

-- Clallam County will study the possibility of a joint animal shelter operated with Jefferson County after two county commissioners listened Monday to more than… Continue reading

Port Angeles officials, Westport Shipyard impressed with each other

Port Angeles officials and business leaders are very impressed with Westport Shipyard after touring its facilities on Monday -- and the feeling appears to be… Continue reading

Clallam: Primary election deadline draws closer

PORT ANGELES -- Tuesday is the last chance for Clallam County voters to have their say on a proposed sales tax increase, a maintenance and… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Diversity Task Force endorses state’s 800 number for complaints

PORT ANGELES -- The state Human Rights Commission's 800-number to report discrimination complaints will be advertised citywide after being endorsed by the Port Angeles Community… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Boil-water advisory lifted

PORT ANGELES -- City residents no longer need to boil their drinking water. Water quality tests conducted Tuesday showed no harmful bacteria in the water,… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Most residents advised to boil water

PORT ANGELES -- Residents in a large part of the city are being advised to boil their drinking water until further notice after a temporary… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Rep. Buck recalls visit to Ground Zero, seeks changes in state law

PORT ANGELES -- After Seattle canceled its December 1999 New Year's Eve celebration because of terrorist threats, many city residents gathered three months later to… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES: CONFERENCE CENTER LAND DEAL COULD CLOSE THIS MONTH

PORT ANGELES -- Developer Randal Jay Ehm said Sunday he should be able to close on the downtown lot for his proposed hotel and conference… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Supporters still interested in Kalakala

PORT ANGELES -- Interest in bringing the historic ferry Kalakala here remains -- but the organizer most identified with the effort hasn't heard anything yet… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Airport operations still changing one year after attacks

PORT ANGELES -- When Federal Aviation Administration officials determined the Sept. 11 hijackers were not typical kidnappers seeking ransom, they immediately ordered all air traffic… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Rep. Dicks pushed for increased security funding

PORT ANGELES -- Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Bremerton, continues to fight for increased "homeland security" funding he says is still needed one year after the Sept.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Residents to get another chance to speak out on proposed stormwater fee

PORT ANGELES -- Residents will have more time to comment on a proposed stormwater utility ordinance. The City Council on Tuesday continued a public hearing… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Airport Day to feature two Tuskegee Airmen

PORT ANGELES -- Saturday's fourth annual Airport Day and Fly-In at Fairchild International Airport will feature a slide show presentation by two members of World… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Public hearing set Tuesday on stormwater utility

PORT ANGELES -- People who own property in the city could pay an additional $36 to $360 annually beginning next year if the City Council… Continue reading

Sequim: Developer seeks approval for 85-lot subdivision

SEQUIM -- A proposed 85-lot subdivision south of Madigan Road and east of Sunrise View Avenue will be the subject of a public hearing Sept.… Continue reading

Joyce: Hunt for missing Salt Creek seal continues

JOYCE -- The search continues for the woman believed to have taken a harbor seal pup taken from Salt Creek County Park in violation of… Continue reading

Clallam: Hearing set on Joyce fire station

JOYCE -- A permit for the Freshwater Bay fire station proposed by Fire District No. 4 will be the subject of a public hearing next… Continue reading

Peninsula: Utilities could face BPA rate increases

Residents of Clallam and south Jefferson counties already upset over higher electricity rates imposed last fall could get more bad news next month. The Bonneville… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Port lets Cascade General out of warehouse lease

PORT ANGELES -- Port of Port Angeles commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to let Cascade General out of its lease on a 6,000-square-foot warehouse at 820… Continue reading