Paul Gottlieb

Port Angeles City Council hopefuls agree on park trees, fluoridation

PORT ANGELES — City Council candidates Michael Merideth and Marolee Smith displayed few policy differences at a general election campaign forum Tuesday, lining up together… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during Tuesday meeting

Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during Tuesday meeting

PORT ANGELES — A process leading to a Nov. 6 advisory survey on fluoridation begins in earnest this week. City Council members will select six… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during Tuesday meeting
Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during Tuesday meeting

Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during Tuesday meeting

PORT ANGELES — A process leading to a Nov. 6 advisory survey on fluoridation begins in earnest this week. City Council members will select six… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during Tuesday meeting
Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during meeting today

Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during meeting today

PORT ANGELES — A process leading to a Nov. 6 advisory survey on fluoridation begins in earnest this week. City Council members will select six… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during meeting today
Port Angeles City Council picks top fluoridation questions for Oct. 22 forum

Port Angeles City Council picks top fluoridation questions for Oct. 22 forum

PORT ANGELES — The City Council has selected six questions that will be asked of opposing committees at a city water fluoridation forum Oct. 22.… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council picks top fluoridation questions for Oct. 22 forum
Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during meeting today

Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during meeting today

PORT ANGELES — A process leading to a Nov. 6 advisory survey on fluoridation begins in earnest this week. City Council members will select six… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to choose fluoridation forum questions during meeting today
A billboard against water fluoridation near U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street greets motorists entering Port Angeles from the east. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Pros and cons of water fluoridation to be argued at Thursday forum in Port Angeles; rally to precede debate

PORT ANGELES — A Thursday forum will kick off two weeks of city water fluoridation scrutiny that will culminate in a Nov. 6 advisory survey… Continue reading

A billboard against water fluoridation near U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street greets motorists entering Port Angeles from the east. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
A billboard against water fluoridation near U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street greets motorists entering Port Angeles from the east. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Pros and cons of water fluoridation to be argued at Thursday forum in Port Angeles — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report corrects the date of the “End Fluoridation Rally” in Port Angeles. PORT ANGELES — A Thursday forum will kick off two… Continue reading

A billboard against water fluoridation near U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street greets motorists entering Port Angeles from the east. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Dan Bateham

Port Angeles man revives his candidacy for City Council

PORT ANGELES — Dan Bateham’s on-again, off-again City Council candidacy is on again, he said Tuesday — just two weeks before ballots are due in… Continue reading

Dan Bateham
A billboard against water fluoridation near U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street greets motorists entering Port Angeles from the east. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Pros and cons of water fluoridation to be argued at forum today in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A forum today will kick off two weeks of city water fluoridation scrutiny that will culminate in a Nov. 6 advisory survey… Continue reading

A billboard against water fluoridation near U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street greets motorists entering Port Angeles from the east. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Fluoridation proponents Drs. Bri Butler

Panelists present opposing fluoride views in Port Angeles forum ahead of advisory survey

PORT ANGELES — It was study vs. study last week at a forum where opposing panelists presented familiar arguments and copious information in preparation for… Continue reading

Fluoridation proponents Drs. Bri Butler
Fluoridation proponents Drs. Bri Butler

Panelists present opposing fluoride views in Port Angeles forum ahead of advisory survey

PORT ANGELES — It was study vs. study last week at a forum where opposing panelists presented familiar arguments and copious information in preparation for… Continue reading

Fluoridation proponents Drs. Bri Butler
Port Angeles City Council Position 7 candidates Cherie Kidd and Dan Bateham end their election forum Tuesday by shaking hands. Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles Council incumbent, opponent debate

PORT ANGELES — City Council candidates Cherie Kidd and Dan Bateham debated topics ranging from fluoridation to Bateham's decisions to run, drop out and, last… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council Position 7 candidates Cherie Kidd and Dan Bateham end their election forum Tuesday by shaking hands. Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News
Fluoridation opponent Judi Hangartner of Port Angeles hands back a microphone at a fluoridation forum Thursday at Port Angeles City Hall while an onlooker silently signals her approval by fluttering her hands

Speakers spar over fluoride at Port Angeles forum

PORT ANGELES — Health care professionals and local residents took part in a lengthy battle over fluoridation of city water at a special City Council… Continue reading

Fluoridation opponent Judi Hangartner of Port Angeles hands back a microphone at a fluoridation forum Thursday at Port Angeles City Hall while an onlooker silently signals her approval by fluttering her hands
Fluoridation opponent Judi Hangartner of Port Angeles hands back a microphone at a fluoridation forum Thursday at Port Angeles City Hall while an onlooker silently signals her approval by fluttering her hands

Speakers spar over fluoride at Port Angeles forum

PORT ANGELES — Health care professionals and local residents took part in a lengthy battle over fluoridation of city water at a special City Council… Continue reading

Fluoridation opponent Judi Hangartner of Port Angeles hands back a microphone at a fluoridation forum Thursday at Port Angeles City Hall while an onlooker silently signals her approval by fluttering her hands
Incumbent Port Angeles city council member Cherie Kidd

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Incumbent Cherie Kidd leads in Port Angeles City Council race

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent City Council member and former Mayor Cherie Kidd led in the voting against veterans advocate and fluoridation opponent Dan Bateham for… Continue reading

Incumbent Port Angeles city council member Cherie Kidd
Incumbent Port Angeles city council member Cherie Kidd

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Incumbent Cherie Kidd leads in Port Angeles City Council race

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent City Council member and former Mayor Cherie Kidd led in the voting against veterans advocate and fluoridation opponent Dan Bateham for… Continue reading

Incumbent Port Angeles city council member Cherie Kidd
Dr. Eloise Kailin

Fluoridation survey to be mailed out Friday to water users in Port Angeles area

PORT ANGELES — It's show time for fluoridation, with 9,669 municipal water users in the spotlight. After more than a year of intense public debate,… Continue reading

Dr. Eloise Kailin
Dr. Eloise Kailin

Fluoridation survey to be mailed out today to water users in Port Angeles area

PORT ANGELES — It's show time for fluoridation, with 9,669 municipal water users in the spotlight. After more than a year of intense public debate,… Continue reading

Dr. Eloise Kailin
Dr. Eloise Kailin

Fluoridation survey to be mailed out today to water users in Port Angeles area

PORT ANGELES — It's show time for fluoridation, with 9,669 municipal water users in the spotlight. After more than a year of intense public debate,… Continue reading

Dr. Eloise Kailin