Paul Gottlieb

State attorney general defends health-care lawsuit

SEQUIM -- State Attorney General Rob McKenna explained his decision to join 19 other states in suing the federal government over the federal Health Care… Continue reading

McKenna would consider running for governor if Gregoire quits

SEQUIM -- State Attorney General Rob McKenna said Monday he would consider running for governor in November if Gov. Chris Gregoire steps down to take… Continue reading

Elwha River’s 100-pound salmon: Did they exist? Will they return?

PORT ANGELES -- Tales of the Elwha River's legendary 100-pound chinook salmon fueled the debate over tearing down the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams. But… Continue reading

$24,000 economic plan to outline five directions for Clallam

PORT ANGELES -- A $24,000 consultant's "action plan" report for economic development in Clallam County is due today. John White of BergerABAM of Federal Way,… Continue reading

Sequim-area park attacker gets life without parole

PORT ANGELES -- Calling the woman he attacked in 2005 a liar, Steve E. Ong showed no remorse after he was sentenced Wednesday to life… Continue reading

Trial in case involving missing $617,467 of Clallam funds likely to be delayed

PORT ANGELES -- Wednesday marked a year to the day that former Clallam County employee Catherine Betts admitted she stole $1,200 to $1,300 in public… Continue reading

Sequim police chief rejected for new job in West Richland

SEQUIM -- Police Chief Robert Spinks failed again to get chosen for a new job when West Richland Mayor Donna Noski picked a different finalist… Continue reading

Update: Sequim police chief loses out on Pullman and West Richland posts

Sequim Police Chief Bob Spinks was not selected for the chief's position in West Richland, the Tri-City Herald newspaper reported today. Earlier report: SEQUIM --… Continue reading

Branding iron dad mum after jury acquits him of felony charge

PORT ANGELES -- A Clallam County jury decided Thursday that Mark J. Seamands -- who branded his two teenage sons -- was innocent of two… Continue reading

Man who used branding iron on kids found not guilty of one assault count; mistrial on other count

PORT ANGELES — The jury deciding the fate of a Sequim man accused of assaulting two of his children by burning initials into their skin… Continue reading

Breaking news: Trial of father who branded children like cattle goes to closing arguments (UPDATED)

PORT ANGELES — Closing arguments are expected this afternoon in the assault trial of a Sequim man who branded his three children like cattle as… Continue reading

Clallam County leaders aim to create vision for economic future

SEQUIM -- More than two dozen political, business and tribal leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon in Sequim to contemplate and define a unified strategy for improving… Continue reading

Sexual assault victim might address court

PORT ANGELES -- A court hearing was delayed Monday for a Sequim man who could spend life in prison under the state's three-strikes law for… Continue reading

Hopes high for economic ‘action plan’ when Clallam County summit convenes in Tuesday

PORT ANGELES -- Will planning sparked by a $24,000 consultant lead to a comprehensive strategy for creating more businesses and jobs in Clallam County? That's… Continue reading

Incubator board seeks feedback for Clallam business program

Participants in an economic development summit Tuesday are expected to delve into the role that may be played by the financially strapped Clallam Business Incubator,… Continue reading

Sequim police chief to resign if he doesn’t find new post

SEQUIM -- City Manager Steve Burkett has urged Police Chief Bob Spinks to find another job "as soon as possible." "It's probably apparent that Bob… Continue reading

Sequim police chief finalist for two other jobs

SEQUIM -- Evidence grew Wednesday that Bob Spinks' days as Sequim's police chief may be numbered. Spinks, notified Tuesday he was turned down for a… Continue reading

Sequim chief turned down for Lebanon, Ore. job; he’s ‘aggressively seeking’ other opportunities

SEQUIM -- Police Chief Bob Spinks was eliminated late Tuesday afternoon as a finalist for the position of police chief of Lebanon, Ore. The news… Continue reading

Race to the Top touted by governor; says refusal to join could costs area schools $1.9 million

PORT ANGELES -- School districts in Clallam and Jefferson counties would be throwing away the chance for $1.9 million in federal funds if they balk… Continue reading

Accused Clallam County embezzler in court Friday

PORT ANGELES -- Former Clallam County employee Catherine Betts, who is accused of embezzling $617,467 in public funds from the county Treasurer's Office, will plead… Continue reading