Brian Gawley

Peninsula: Kessler sees “mixed blessing” in being full-fledged House majority leader

Rep. Lynn Kessler will lead the new Democratic majority in the state House of Representatives next session, and she sees that as a "mixed blessing"… Continue reading

Port Angeles: More Guardsmen not likely for PA airport

PORT ANGELES -- The state National Guard is "not likely" to add personnel to William R. Fairchild International Airport, according to airport manager Jeff Robb.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Speaker honors GI’s on Veterans Day

PORT ANGELES -- The soldiers now serving in Afghanistan share a "common thread" with all those who came before them, said retired Army Chief Warrant… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Hannan’s lead in Port commissioner race almost insurmountable

Bill Hannan has beaten Corby Somerville for Port of Port Angeles commissioner. Hannan's lead widened from 305 ballots to 535 in vote counting Friday afternoon.… Continue reading

Peninsula: I-747 passage won’t change proposed municipal budgets

Tuesday's voter approval of state Initiative 747 won't cause major changes to the budgets of major municipal governments in Clallam or Jefferson counties. Initiative 747,… Continue reading

Clallam: Hannan, Somerville close in Port results

The most expensive and hotly contested race in this year's election hangs in the balance this morning. Bill Hannan was leading Corby Somerville by less… Continue reading

Port Angeles council races show two new faces, two familiar ones

PORT ANGELES -- The City Council will have two new faces and two familiar ones in 2002 if initial results from Tuesday's general election hold.… Continue reading

Clallam: County moving to all-mail elections

Today's election could be the last in Clallam County in which voters step into the voting booth at their local precincts. County commissioners will consider… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Foss Maritime loses harbor fuel contract to Olympic Tug

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic Tug and Barge of Seattle will take over ship fueling operations in Port Angeles Harbor, a service offered by Foss Maritime… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City seeking materials for Carnegie Library project

PORT ANGELES -- The city is seeking old photographs and building materials for the upcoming Carnegie Library project, which could begin this spring. The city… Continue reading

Clallam: County considers reviving boundary review board to focus on proposed annexation

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County commissioners may revive a boundary review board to prevent cities, especially Port Angeles, from seeking annexations that could harm the… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Road to Hurricane Ridge to be open as staffing allows, park officials say

Newly fallen snows in the Olympic Mountains will put the road to Hurricane Ridge "in limbo" for a few more weeks, an Olympic National Park… Continue reading

Joyce: Delayed notification causes concern for Crescent water users

JOYCE -- Some Crescent water users are upset they were not notified immediately of possible water contamination. But health and Crescent Water Association officials say… Continue reading

Joyce: Crescent water system tests negative for E. coli, boil-water advisory continues

JOYCE -- Crescent Water Association members should continue boiling their drinking water until further notice after follow-up tests confirmed contamination, a state specialist said Wednesday.… Continue reading

Joyce: Crescent water users urged to boil water

JOYCE -- Crescent Water Association members were advised to boil their drinking water Tuesday after a positive E. coli sample was collected from the association's… Continue reading

Strong winds knock out power across Peninsula

Trees and tree limbs were knocked down as a storm packing wind and rain swept down from the Gulf of Alaska. The winds eased off… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Sports fans watch Mariners lose ALCS to Yankees — “it stunk”

PORT ANGELES -- Peninsula sports fans were brief and to the point when talking about the end of the Seattle Mariners' season Monday night. "It… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Red Lion Hotel, others to be purchased by WestCoast Hospitality

The Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles is a step away from changing ownership again. WestCoast Hospitality Corp. has signed a letter of intent to… Continue reading

Sequim: Audubon Center opens

More than 150 people turned out Sunday afternoon for the grand opening of the Dungeness River Audubon Center at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim. "It… Continue reading

Rep. Buck recalls visit to World Trade Center site

PORT ANGELES -- A North Olympic Peninsula lawmaker's visit to the site of the World Trade Center in New York provided an unusual twist to… Continue reading