Paul Gottlieb

Lawyers get access to key evidence in Stenson retrial

PORT ANGELES — Orders signed Thursday give attorneys for Darold R. Stenson access to key evidence in his upcoming double-murder retrial. The order was signed… Continue reading

Port commissioner wants action on Lincoln Park trees

Port commissioner says he might balk at Fairchild funding By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Inaction on cutting runway-obstructing trees at the… Continue reading

Norma Turner of Port Angeles holds a petition last Friday with the hopes she will gather enough signatures of Clallam County voters to place a measure on the ballot that would change the composition of the board of commissioners for the Port of Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port of Port Angeles will consider term-change ballot measure

PORT ANGELES — A proposed Nov. 5 ballot measure to reduce Port of Port Angeles commissioners' terms from six years to four years will be… Continue reading

Norma Turner of Port Angeles holds a petition last Friday with the hopes she will gather enough signatures of Clallam County voters to place a measure on the ballot that would change the composition of the board of commissioners for the Port of Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Israel Keyes in two photos released by the FBI. FBI

SERIAL KILLER I: Israel Keyes history a shock to those who knew him in Neah Bay

NEAH BAY — Israel Keyes was described as a model citizen while he lived in Neah Bay between 2001-2007, fathering a girl, working for the… Continue reading

Israel Keyes in two photos released by the FBI. FBI
Paul Cronauer bought The Landing mall from the Port of Port Angeles in 2007. Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles waterfront mall for sale for $4.4 million

PORT ANGELES — The Landing, a waterfront amalgam of shops, restaurants, galleries and offices, is for sale. Co-owner Sarah Cronauer has put the landmark, three-story… Continue reading

Paul Cronauer bought The Landing mall from the Port of Port Angeles in 2007. Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News
Dale Holiday

Dale Holiday settles discrimination claim for $15,000

PORT ANGELES — Former Clallam County employee Dale Holiday has settled her racial and sexual discrimination claim for $15,000. The money was to be paid… Continue reading

Dale Holiday
Norma Turner of Port Angeles holds a petition on Friday with the hopes that she will gather enough signatures of Clallam County voters to place a measure on the ballot that would change the composition of the board of commissioners for the Port of Port Angeles.  -- Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Petition seeks shorter Port of Port Angeles commissioner terms

By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Should Port of Port Angeles commissioners serve four-year terms instead of six-year terms? Voters throughout Clallam… Continue reading

Norma Turner of Port Angeles holds a petition on Friday with the hopes that she will gather enough signatures of Clallam County voters to place a measure on the ballot that would change the composition of the board of commissioners for the Port of Port Angeles.  -- Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Dale Holiday

UPDATE — Settlement with former county employee Dale Holiday: $15,000

PORT ANGELES — Former Clallam County employee Dale Holiday settled her racial and sexual discrimination claim for $15,000, it was learned Friday. The money was… Continue reading

Dale Holiday
Dale Holiday

UPDATE — Settlement with former county employee Dale Holiday: $15,000

PORT ANGELES — Former Clallam County employee Dale Holiday settled her racial and sexual discrimination claim for $15,000, it was learned Friday. The money was… Continue reading

Dale Holiday
Paul McHugh

Incumbent turned out of Port Angeles port seat says no regrets

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Paul McHugh has no regrets about decisions he made that likely led to his crushing defeat… Continue reading

Paul McHugh
Catherine Betts was sentenced in 2011 for embezzling almost $800

Court of Appeals upholds Clallam embezzlement convictions

TACOMA — The state Court of Appeals Division II has upheld public-funds embezzler Catherine A. Betts' conviction for stealing up to $795,595 in real estate… Continue reading

Catherine Betts was sentenced in 2011 for embezzling almost $800
Paul McHugh had served as Port of Port Angeles commissioner since January 2012. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Incumbent comes in last in Port of Port Angeles primary contest

PORT ANGELES — Appointed Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Paul McHugh's political career suffered an abrupt setback Tuesday. After serving as a port commissioner since… Continue reading

Paul McHugh had served as Port of Port Angeles commissioner since January 2012. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Two candidates to vie for Port Angeles port job

PORT ANGELES — Colleen McAleer, who emerged as the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s primary election, will quit her job as the Port of Port Angeles… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles City Councilman Max Mania

‘The Max era is past’: Mania resigns City Council post after wife’s bias complaint settled with county [** includes full Mania resignation letter **]

PORT ANGELES — Max Mania has resigned from the Port Angeles City Council, it was announced Monday. And his wife, Dale Holiday, has apparently quit… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles City Councilman Max Mania
Max Mania

UPDATED — Max Mania resigns from Port Angeles City Council

PORT ANGELES — Max Mania has resigned from the Port Angeles City Council, it was announced Monday.  And his wife, Dale Holiday, has apparently quit… Continue reading

Max Mania
Catherine Betts was sentenced in 2011 for embezzling almost $800

Court of Appeals upholds Clallam embezzlement convictions

TACOMA — The state Court of Appeals Division II has upheld public-funds embezzler Catherine A. Betts' conviction for stealing up to $795,595 in real estate… Continue reading

Catherine Betts was sentenced in 2011 for embezzling almost $800
Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidate Colleen McAleer

ELECTION — McAleer, DelaBarre leave McHugh in the dust in Port of Port Angeles contest

PORT ANGELES — Port of Port Angeles employee Colleen McAleer and event-services company owner Del DelaBarre were the winners in Tuesday's balloting for District 1… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidate Colleen McAleer
Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidate Colleen McAleer

2nd ELECTION UPDATE —McAleer, DelaBarre leave appointed incumbent behind in Port of Port Angeles contest

PORT ANGELES — Port of Port Angeles employee Colleen McAleer and event-services company owner Del DelaBarre emerged as early primary election leaders after results were… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidate Colleen McAleer
Ken O'Hollaren comes to Port Angeles from Longview. He said his first task at the port is "getting acquainted." Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News

Interim port chief settling in to new job

PORT ANGELES — Ken O'Hollaren says he is looking ahead to the future, not behind at the past, as he starts his new, though temporary,… Continue reading

Ken O'Hollaren comes to Port Angeles from Longview. He said his first task at the port is "getting acquainted." Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News
Chris Hartman

Port Angeles pier in line for $1.5 million grant

PORT ANGELES — A 1,160-foot dock that has anchored Port of Port Angeles marine operations for 87 years is due to become more environmentally friendly.… Continue reading

Chris Hartman