Paul Gottlieb

Border Patrol plan under fire by Stop the Checkpoints

PORT ANGELES -- The U.S. Border Patrol is seeking a new headquarters with enough space for 50 agents to cover Clallam and Jefferson counties because,… Continue reading

Border Patrol eyes Eagles lodge building for new Peninsula headquarters

PORT ANGELES -- The U.S. Border Patrol needs a new North Olympic Peninsula headquarters large enough to double the number of agents from 25 to… Continue reading

Seismic devices added as ‘silent’ earthquake slides under Peninsula

PORT ANGELES -- Earthquakes silent to the naked ear are revisiting the North Olympic Peninsula. Crews are doubling the number of seismic recording devices between… Continue reading

Memorial set for Chimacum man shot to death in Kentucky

Chadd E. Miller, 27, who was slain in Wurtland, Ky., Saturday, will be remembered by family and friends at a viewing today and a memorial… Continue reading

Building permit issue draws critics in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County residents are using a building permit exemption for 400-square-foot sheds to build dwelling units, garages, offices and other illegal structures,… Continue reading

Ridge Road year-round effort nears funding goal; Sequim antes $5,000

PORT ANGELES -- Organizers of a fundraising effort to keep Hurricane Ridge Road open year-round are confident they will reach the top by Monday. That's… Continue reading

Chimacum man moved to Kentucky after meeting woman online; ex-boyfriend allegedly shot him in bed next to her

WURTLAND, Ky. -- Chadd E. Miller of Chimacum met his new love, Amber Nolan, on the social networking site MySpace. Miller arrived in Wurtland on… Continue reading

Update: Chimacum man shot to death in Kentucky; alleged shooter may face grand jury

WURTLAND, Ky. — A Raceland, Ky., man was arraigned in a Kentucky courtroom this morning in the murder of former Chimacum resident Chadd E. Miller,… Continue reading

Quilcene gets new fire commissioner in rare Sunday session

QUILCENE -- A rare Sunday morning Quilcene Fire District No. 2 commissioners' session produced a newly named commissioner but under fractious circumstances. At the 9… Continue reading

Pay-or-appear program issue in campaign for Clallam County judge

PORT ANGELES -- The pay-or-appear program touted by two-term Clallam County District Court 1 Judge Rick Porter has become a vigorously debated focal point in… Continue reading

Trial for Canadians accused of pot smuggling postponed

The federal trial of two Canadian nationals accused of smuggling 547 pounds of high-grade marijuana estimated to be worth $1 million to $2 million into… Continue reading

Candidate changes mind on resignation: If elected to House, Montesano’s Dwyer to retain School Board position

PORT ANGELES -- Democrat Jack Dwyer, a candidate for 24th Legislative District, said Tuesday he has changed his mind a second time and has decided… Continue reading

Clallam County Bar Association rates candidates for judge, prosecuting attorney

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County lawyers who participated in the county bar association's recent primary election poll chose District Court 1 candidate Tim Davis and… Continue reading

Jurors mull fate of man who shot deputy; defendant pleaded insanity

PORT ANGELES -- The jury in Scott L. Davis' attempted-murder trial begins deliberations in earnest at 9 a.m. today after closing arguments Thursday offered different… Continue reading

Deputy-shooting case goes to Clallam County jury today

PORT ANGELES -- Superior Court jurors will begin to decide today whether 60-year-old Scott L. Davis is guilty of attempted murder or assault in the… Continue reading

Opponents take jabs at Doherty at forum

PORT ANGELES -- Democratic incumbent Mike Doherty defended himself against two Republican Clallam County commissioner District 3 candidates at a voters forum this week. They… Continue reading

Development director candidates focus on customer service for Clallam County

PORT ANGELES -- Four candidates for Clallam County community development director jockeyed for position at a voters forum this week, focusing on how each would… Continue reading

Prosecuting attorney candidate cries foul over sign thefts in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Nine red, white and blue political signs urging passers-by to vote for Clallam County prosecuting attorney candidate Larry Freedman were reported stolen… Continue reading

Tape exonerates Judge Porter of ‘demeaning’ woman

PORT ANGELES -- A review of an audiotaped Clallam County District Court 1 session involving a woman who objected to taking a juror's oath Feb.… Continue reading

Former juror objects to Judge Porter’s handling of “God” pledge

PORT ANGELES -- Tim Davis, a candidate for Clallam County District Court 1 judge, stood in front of a voters-forum audience of 100 people this… Continue reading