Brian Gawley

Bush proposal could cost Peninsula counties millions

A Bush administration proposal to phase out a 6-year-old program that replaces tax revenue lost because of reduced logging on federal lands could cost Clallam… Continue reading

Delegation traveling to D.C. to argue against pending passport requirements

PORT ANGELES -- Community and business leaders are traveling to Washington, D.C., next week as part of a nationwide lobbying effort against stricter identification requirements… Continue reading

Port Angeles swimming pool open house held

PORT ANGELES -- The process of determining where the city's new swimming pool will be located took another lap Thursday during an open house held… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Councilman Pittis dies

PORT ANGELES -- Shock and sorrow greeted the news of City Councilman Jack Pittis' unexpected death from heart complications early Friday. Please see the full… Continue reading

Sequim’s Van De Wege to challenge Buck again for state representative

SEQUIM -- Democrat Kevin Van De Wege, who gave state Rep. Jim Buck a run for his money in 2004, announced Thursday that he will… Continue reading

Four consultants selected for satellite sewer interviews

PORT ANGELES -- Four consultants were selected Wednesday for interviews in March about installing satellite sewer systems throughout Clallam County. "This is a regional issue,… Continue reading

Nippon employees accept six-year contract offer

PORT ANGELES -- Employees at the Nippon Paper Industries USA mill on Ediz Hook ratified a six-year contract Wednesday with a 68 percent yes vote.… Continue reading

Port Angeles city councilman hurt in crash

BREMERTON -- Port Angeles City Councilman Jack Pittis, 59, remained hospitalized Wednesday after being injured in a two-vehicle collision on state Highway 3 in Kitsap… Continue reading

Highway damaged by heavy rains; restaurants flooded

Damage from the weekend's heavy rains have reduced state Highway 112 in west Clallam County to one lane in at least eight locations, and repair… Continue reading

Mudslide wrecks unoccupied Lake Sutherland cabin

LAKE SUTHERLAND -- A huge mudslide on South Shore Road blocked the road and knocked an unoccupied summer cabin off its foundation and almost into… Continue reading

Timber Town proposal subject of Feb. 8 hearing

PORT ANGELES -- The proposed Timber Town heritage museum, which will include 15 buildings and a small steam-engine train to move people around the site,… Continue reading

Clallam County residents testify for property tax measure in Olympia

OLYMPIA -- Several Clallam County residents told the House Finance Committee on Tuesday that they fear losing their homes to increasing property assessments and the… Continue reading

Port Angeles council approves bond for Gateway transit center property

PORT ANGELES -- The city will use a $1.2 million bond to buy property for the Port Angeles International Gateway Transportation Center. The City Council… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles chooses underwriter for Boat Haven bonds

PORT ANGELES -- The Port should borrow money now for its Boat Haven project to take advantage of historically low interest rates, financial consultant Allan… Continue reading

Artists seek to promote economic benefits of art to Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- About 30 people met Thursday at Maureen Hope Wall's downtown art studio to discuss how to attract more artists to the area… Continue reading

Battle may not be over for controversial development Reserve at Valley Creek in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- The battle over the proposed 139-unit Reserve at Valley Creek planned residential development may not be over despite the City Council's preliminary… Continue reading

2006 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to come from Olympic National Forest

Yes Virginia, the 2006 Capitol Christmas Tree is coming from Olympic National Forest. "The Capitol architect will make the final selection. We're looking for the… Continue reading

Clallam County: Lawmakers work on bill to allow third Clallam Superior Court judge

PORT ANGELES -- A bill co-sponsored by Reps. Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam, and Jim Buck, R-Joyce, would allow a third Clallam County Superior Court judge, but… Continue reading

Neighbors upset over proposed subdivision

PORT ANGELES -- Neighbors are upset with a proposed 139-unit subdivision at the southwest corner of Ahlvers Road and Laurel Street that they think doesn't… Continue reading

Sequim elk sculpture receives prank addition to its profile

SEQUIM -- One of the Roosevelt elk sculptures that greets visitors when they enter the city limit was the target of a prank when it… Continue reading