Paul Gottlieb

Rayonier won’t allow archaeology dogs on Port Angeles site

PORT ANGELES -- The specially trained dogs that will search the waterfront for evidence of bones and other archaeological Native American remains beginning today won't… Continue reading

Clarifying numbers in Sunday Jefferson County tax assessment report

PORT TOWNSEND -- A story in the Sunday Peninsula Daily News, "County hears last of property tax appeals," incorrectly said the Assessor's Office increased the… Continue reading

(Clallam County) Low property values may not mean lower taxes; elected officials’ decisions will have effect

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series on property assessments and property taxes. PORT ANGELES ­-- After Clallam County taxing districts begin… Continue reading

(Jefferson County) Property tax hike likely in Port Townsend; extent depends on levy decisions

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series on property assessments and property taxes. PORT TOWNSEND -- The average property owner in Port… Continue reading

(Clallam County) $300 million in lost property value

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on property assessments and property taxes. . SEQUIM -- Sequim architect Clark Reeves and his… Continue reading

(Jefferson County) Equalization board hearing last of property tax appeals (INCLUDES CORRECTION)

EDITOR'S NOTE — This story corrects information in the article below. A story in the Sunday Peninsula Daily News, “County hears last of property tax… Continue reading

Incumbents appear to be on track back to Sequim Aquatic and Recreation Center board

SEQUIM -- The Sequim Aquatic and Recreation Center board likely will have a familiar look in 2010. Incumbent Sequim Aquatic and Recreation Center Commissioners Susan… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles incumbent Calhoun leads challenger by just 48 votes

PORT ANGELES -- The contest for Port of Port Angeles commissioner -- the only countywide race on the Clallam County ballot -- is too close… Continue reading

Ballots slow to return to Clallam County in final day of election

Today is Election Day -- the last day voters can cast ballots that were mailed to them on Oct. 14. But those who do cast… Continue reading

Hospital race challenger outspends other candidates in county

PORT TOWNSEND -- Mari Dressler, who is challenging longtime incumbent Kathy Hill for a seat on the Jefferson County Hospital District 2 commission, is spending… Continue reading

Paving company fuels campaign for Sequim ballot measure

PORT ANGELES -- Lakeside Industries of Port Angeles, a paving company, spent $1,285 on direct mailers to convince Sequim voters to pass street-repair-related Proposition 1,… Continue reading

Personal money finances much of Port of Port Townsend campaigns

PORT TOWNSEND -- Three of the four candidates for two Port of Port Townsend commissioner seats -- the only countywide race in Tuesday's general election… Continue reading

Sequim race between Schubert, Miller draws heavy-hitter campaign donors

SEQUIM -- A hotly contested campaign for Sequim City Council between 10-year incumbent Walt Schubert and challenger Ted Miller has drawn some heavy hitters armed… Continue reading

Port Angeles council candidates raise more than $22,000

PORT ANGELES -- Campaign finance records made public this week show that eight Port Angeles City Council hopefuls have raised more than $22,000 in their… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles election campaign expenses exceed other Clallam races

PORT ANGELES -- Incumbent John Calhoun has raised $9,699 against challenger Brad Collins' $3,500 in his bid to keep his Port of Port Angeles seat,… Continue reading

Port Angeles card casino deals final hand

PORT ANGELES -- The only nontribal casino in Clallam and Jefferson counties has run out of luck. Co-owner George Kain and his wife, Joyce, closed… Continue reading

Absentee councilman: Port Angeles candidate’s B.C. obligations would keep him away three months

PORT ANGELES -- If City Council candidate Larry Little is elected Nov. 3, he will miss every other council meeting for three months while he… Continue reading

Sequim candidates clash over impact fees

SEQUIM -- Walt Schubert, former mayor and 10-year incumbent City Council member, and challenger Ted Miller highlighted a candidates' forum Wednesday, with Schubert saying developers… Continue reading

Kalakala owner wants to bring aged ex-ferry to Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES ­-- Steve Rodrigues wants to bring the famous ferry Kalakala, now a beat-up, rusting shadow of its storied past, back to Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Ruling next month possible in antitrust case against Olympic Medical Center

PORT ANGELES -- Dr. Robert Witham's antitrust lawsuit against Olympic Medical Center and Olympic Hospitalist Physicians is expected to reach a key juncture by Nov.… Continue reading