Paul Gottlieb

Port Angeles police probe links among burglaries

PORT ANGELES — Police are investigating links among 27 commercial burglaries in Port Angeles this year. The burglaries include 10 in which city power meters… Continue reading

Port Angeles sewer overflow project opponent advocates different method

PORT ANGELES — An opponent of the city’s $42 million solution to prevent combined sewer overflow from polluting Port Angeles Harbor said Tuesday the project… Continue reading

Fencing to rise around new Border Patrol HQ building this week

PORT ANGELES — Workers will erect temporary protective fencing around the former Eagles lodge property later this week as a prelude to gutting the building… Continue reading

Dicks: Bin Laden raid a ‘success’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks knew the CIA was closing in on Osama bin Laden before the al-Qaida leader was killed in a… Continue reading

Internet fascinates audience during media panel discussion at Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — When talking about the media, you just can't escape readers' interaction with the Internet. An audience of about 15 people — many… Continue reading

Ban on Hood Canal Bridge 3 p.m.-6 p.m. drawbridge openings to be tested

SHINE — The Coast Guard has announced a summer pilot project that will prevent pleasure boaters from causing openings of the Hood Canal Bridge —… Continue reading

Up to 10 due to get pink slips in Sequim schools

By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News SEQUIM — The School Board targeted up to 10 teaching positions for layoff Monday in anticipation of potential state… Continue reading

Work to begin this month on new Border Patrol headquarters in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Work will begin within three weeks on the North Olympic Peninsula’s new Border Patrol headquarters, barely a month after Eagles Aerie 483… Continue reading

Port Angeles man loses federal case against rifle manufacturer

TACOMA — A federal District Court jury last week ruled in favor of Remington Arms Co. Inc. in a product liability lawsuit filed by a… Continue reading

Property rights, sustainability group focus of FourC forum in Clallam County

SEQUIM — A panel discussion on property rights this week turned into a spirited debate over political ideas and a critical look at Clallam County’s… Continue reading

‘B.C. bud’ smuggler receives 22 months

TACOMA — A British Columbia man was sentenced Monday to 22 months for pairing up with an accomplice in a failed May 31, 2010, attempt… Continue reading

Attorney general won’t pursue case against former Port Angeles mayor

PORT ANGELES — The state Attorney General's Office will take no legal action against former mayor Karen Rogers after the state Auditor's Office concluded that… Continue reading

Police killer among bikers who show up at signing of Hargrove bill

OLYMPIA — When Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill April 13 that was sponsored by North Olympic Peninsula Sen. Jim Hargrove to prohibit motorcyclist profiling… Continue reading

Door latch question leads to extended investigation two months after body found in storage unit

FORKS — More than two months after 45-year-old Debra Dawn Grajales was found dead in a rented storage unit, police continue to investigate what they… Continue reading

Purchase of Eagles lodge for Border Patrol likely this month

PORT ANGELES — Homeland Security will finalize the purchase of the Eagles Aerie 483 lodge by April 29 in anticipation of the Border Patrol’s departure… Continue reading

URGENT — Olympic National Park, other threatened federal services to continue

Congressional negotiators for the Republican and Democratic parties reached a deal tonight to avert a federal government shutdown starting at 9 p.m. PDT. That wil… Continue reading

More fundraisers set for Shane Park playground

PORT ANGELES — More than 37 years after her son’s death, Janet Young’s dream of a state-of-the-art playground in the park that bears his name… Continue reading

Ill-fated Port Angeles supermarket ‘already in close-out process’

PORT ANGELES — The rock-bottom prices advertised by Saar’s Market Place Foods just east of the city limit were not enough to keep the discount-priced… Continue reading

Update: Saars Market Place Foods supermarket to close; 25 jobs lost

PORT ANGELES — Saar's Market Place Foods plans to close, store officials announced today. The store east of downtown Port Angeles at 2343 East Highway… Continue reading

Clallam PUD manager’s pay boosted to nearly $191,000

PORT ANGELES — A salary increase has boosted Clallam Public Utility District General Manager Doug Nass’ compensation to $15,916 a month, or $190,992 a year.… Continue reading