Paul Gottlieb

This stand of trees in the western edge of Lincoln Park in Port Angeles includes trees slated for removal this summer to clear part of the landing pattern for nearby William R. Fairchild International Airport. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Nine trees to be removed in Port Angeles airport emergency measure

PORT ANGELES — Seven towering trees in Lincoln Park that obstruct runway access to nearby William R. Fairchild International Airport will be removed by the… Continue reading

This stand of trees in the western edge of Lincoln Park in Port Angeles includes trees slated for removal this summer to clear part of the landing pattern for nearby William R. Fairchild International Airport. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port of Port Angeles to pay $26,500 in stormwater lawsuit settlement

PORT ANGELES — Port of Port Angeles commissioners have approved spending $26,500 in general funds to settle a lawsuit that alleged the port had violated… Continue reading

Seven trees out of this stand in the western edge of Lincoln Park in Port Angeles are slated for removal this summer to clear part of the landing pattern for nearby William R. Fairchild International Airport. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Nine trees to be removed in emergency measure at Port Angeles’ Fairchild International Airport

PORT ANGELES — Seven towering trees in Lincoln Park that obstruct runway access to nearby William R. Fairchild International Airport will be removed by the… Continue reading

Seven trees out of this stand in the western edge of Lincoln Park in Port Angeles are slated for removal this summer to clear part of the landing pattern for nearby William R. Fairchild International Airport. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
The Port Angeles offices of Pettit Oil remain shuttered Saturday after the company declared bankruptcy and ceased operations in January. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Judge approves sales of Pettit Oil’s remaining assets

TACOMA — Federal bankruptcy court Judge Paul Snyder last week approved sales of Pettit Oil's remaining assets, including bulk plants in Port Angeles and Sequim.… Continue reading

The Port Angeles offices of Pettit Oil remain shuttered Saturday after the company declared bankruptcy and ceased operations in January. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port of Port Angeles likely to pay $26,500 to settle environmental lawsuit

PORT ANGELES — Port of Port Angeles commissioners are expected today to approve paying $26,500 to settle a complaint by an environmental group that claims… Continue reading

The Port Angeles offices of Pettit Oil remain shuttered Saturday after the company declared bankruptcy and ceased operations in January. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Judge approves sales of Pettit Oil’s remaining assets

TACOMA — Federal bankruptcy court Judge Paul Snyder last week approved sales of Pettit Oil's remaining assets, including bulk plants in Port Angeles and Sequim.… Continue reading

The Port Angeles offices of Pettit Oil remain shuttered Saturday after the company declared bankruptcy and ceased operations in January. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
The Port Angeles offices of Pettit Oil remain shuttered Saturday after the company declared bankruptcy and ceased operations in January. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Judge approves sales of Pettit Oil’s remaining assets

TACOMA — Federal bankruptcy court Judge Paul Snyder last week approved sales of Pettit Oil's remaining assets, including bulk plants in Port Angeles and Sequim.… Continue reading

The Port Angeles offices of Pettit Oil remain shuttered Saturday after the company declared bankruptcy and ceased operations in January. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles chamber board gives green light on PA United initiative

PORT ANGELES — An effort to merge three city business groups received another boost last week. The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce board of… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles to apply for grant to fix west boat launch

PORT ANGELES — The Boat Haven’s aging, heavily used west boat launch has been targeted for an estimated $496,000 in renovations. Port of Port Angeles… Continue reading

Former acting Clallam Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Nichols to face Payne in race for Clallam prosecuting attorney

PORT ANGELES — Former acting Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols filed Wednesday to compete against the man who was appointed to the top prosecutor's job. Nichols,… Continue reading

Former acting Clallam Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Former acting Clallam Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Nichols to face Payne in race for Clallam prosecuting attorney

PORT ANGELES — Former acting Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols filed Wednesday to compete against the man who was appointed to the top prosecutor's job. Nichols,… Continue reading

Former acting Clallam Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Incumbents file for Clallam County offices; Commissioner Mike Doherty remains undecided

PORT ANGELES — The five-day candidate filing week continued Tuesday with four-term Clallam County Commissioner Mike Doherty still on the fence but other incumbents filing… Continue reading

Port Angeles Business Association votes to continue PA United exploration

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Business Association membership voted unanimously Tuesday to continue exploring the possibility of consolidating economic development efforts with two other… Continue reading

Lauryn R. Garrett was last seen May 1.

FBI brought into search for missing woman

PORT TOWNSEND — Authorities have formed a task force that includes an FBI agent to search for a missing Sequim woman after a promising lead… Continue reading

Lauryn R. Garrett was last seen May 1.

Kilmer gets an early challenger as filing starts in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — The five-day candidate filing week began Monday as several incumbents submitted their paperwork to seek re-election, including Port Angeles native and freshman… Continue reading

Lauryn R. Garrett was last seen May 1.

Law enforcement task force formed to hunt for missing woman

PORT TOWNSEND — Authorities have formed a task force that includes an FBI agent to search for a missing Sequim woman after a promising lead… Continue reading

Lauryn R. Garrett was last seen May 1.
Photos of Lauryn Garrett

URGENT — ‘Back to square one’ as police say woman in surveillance photos not connected to disappearance of Lauryn Garrett

PORT TOWNSEND — A North Olympic Peninsula woman was mistakenly identified by police as having tried to cash a missing Sequim woman's check, a police… Continue reading

Photos of Lauryn Garrett
Ken Przygocki is shown at a campaign appearance Friday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

‘I retired honorably’: Jefferson County sheriff candidate denies allegations surrounding his State Patrol departure

CHIMACUM — Former State Patrol Sgt. Ken Przygocki, an announced candidate for Jefferson County sheriff, was under investigation by the State Patrol's Office of Professional… Continue reading

Ken Przygocki is shown at a campaign appearance Friday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Ken Przygocki is shown at a campaign appearance Friday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

‘I retired honorably’: Jefferson County sheriff candidate denies allegations surrounding his State Patrol departure

CHIMACUM — Former State Patrol Sgt. Ken Przygocki, an announced candidate for Jefferson County sheriff, was under investigation by the State Patrol's Office of Professional… Continue reading

Ken Przygocki is shown at a campaign appearance Friday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Bill Peach

Bill Peach to make new try at becoming a Clallam County commissioner

FORKS — Bill Peach, a Quillayute Valley Parks and Recreation District commissioner, will make a second attempt to be elected commissioner for Clallam County District… Continue reading

Bill Peach