Brian Gawley

Port Angeles: Oak Street conference center project clears latest hurdle

PORT ANGELES -- The proposed Oak Street hotel and conference center cleared another hurdle this week but there are more to come, according to the… Continue reading

It’s official — contract awarded for Hood Canal Bridge and graving yard

PORT ANGELES -- Work on the Hood Canal Bridge and graving yard projects could begin in late July after the state Department of Transportation awarded… Continue reading

Towering snags cut down at Lake Sutherland

LAKE SUTHERLAND -- Two dead fir trees, one about 230 feet high, that had towered above U.S. Highway 101 for decades were taken down Thursday… Continue reading

Carlsborg: U.S. 101 gaining Kitchen-Dick Road turn lane

PORT ANGELES -- Beginning Saturday, westbound drivers turning right onto Kitchen-Dick Road from U.S. Highway 101 won't have to nervously watch their rearview mirrors. And… Continue reading

$200 million-plus Hood Canal Bridge/graving yard contract could be awarded this week

A bid award for the multimillion-dollar Hood Canal Bridge modernization project and Port Angeles graving dock to build the floating bridge's components could be let… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Port studying potential barge facility update

PORT ANGELES -- An updated study of a potential barge dock operated by the Port of Port Angeles should be ready by September despite uncertainty… Continue reading

Poulsbo company submits low bid of $204 million for Hood Canal Bridge/graving yard project

A Poulsbo company is the apparent low bidder for the state Department of Transportation's massive graving yard and Hood Canal Bridge project set to begin… Continue reading

Historical warplanes land in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- The first things you notice upon climbing into a B-17G Flying Fortress are the seats. The ones to the World War II… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Fond memories return with arrival of vintage bombers

PORT ANGELES -- Monday's arrival of two restored bombers attracted many people too young to remember the Vietnam War, let alone World War II. But… Continue reading

Clallam Bay: Inmates get their chance to be dads in prison program

CLALLAM BAY -- They weren't going to let a little rain spoil their special day -- nor would they let razor wire cut into their… Continue reading

Night paving work to begin on U.S. 101

PORT ANGELES -- Now begins the bumpy part for motorists who travel Clallam County's busiest road. Lincoln Street, which carries as many as 13,000 vehicles… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Vintage bombers coming for three-day appearance

PORT ANGELES -- When two classic World War II aircraft visit William R. Fairchild International Airport for three days beginning Monday, they also will be… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles receives $100,000 federal security grant

PORT ANGELES -- The Port has received a $100,000 federal grant to assess homeland security needs, a process necessary for the Port to continue operations… Continue reading

Clallam Bay prison will hold its first Father’s Day weekend

CLALLAM BAY -- The fathers will wear matching T-shirts declaring "I'm A Proud Dad" for the day. Then they will return to their cells behind… Continue reading

Olympics’ snowpack slightly below par

The Olympic Mountains' snowpack should be sufficient enough this summer to keep salmon runs healthy and water supplies filled, forecasters say. But the snowpack is… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Anti-fluoride group urges taking PA council to task

PORT ANGELES -- Fluoridation opponents urged about 45 people Tuesday to "take the City Council to task" and let them know they oppose fluoridation of… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Boddy’s contract extended through 2003

PORT ANGELES -- Without much comment, Port of Port Angeles commissioners unanimously agreed -- but without an official vote -- on Monday to extend Executive… Continue reading

Peninsula: Tourism down but rebounding, chambers say

Tourism indicators are down from last year, but seem to be rebounding -- especially in Sequim and the West End -- as the weather improves,… Continue reading

U.S. 101 paving project through heart of Port Angeles begins Monday

PORT ANGELES -- The summer's second paving project along U.S. Highway 101 begins Monday and will include at least one night of pavement grinding later… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Lauridsen/Lincoln paving work starts June 16

PORT ANGELES -- Get ready for detours and noise next week if you do nighttime driving on Lincoln Street or live downtown. An $850,000, two-week… Continue reading