Brian Gawley

Clallam: County approves farmland fund without tax

Clallam County commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday to create the controversial farmland preservation fund, but without levying a new property tax. The fund will be created… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Port director pick raises new controversy

PORT ANGELES -- A prominent business group has sent a letter to Port of Port Angeles commissioners asking them to rescind the controversial selection of… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Search for plane continues

The U.S. Air Force and the Oregon Civil Air Patrol continue to search for a small plane that disappeared last week over southern Oregon on… Continue reading

Clallam: County dismisses proposed annexation alternatives

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County won't pursue any of three annexation alternatives proposed last month by Bay Loop Neighborhood Association President Francis Cummings. Cummings' organization… Continue reading

Clallam: County drops tax from farmland preservation measure, adds timber lands

Is there another answer -- instead of a new tax -- to save county farmlands from developers? Clallam County commissioners today will consider a revised… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Advisory committee gives nod to Oak Street conference center

PORT ANGELES -- A city advisory group that has been studying two proposals for a conference center in downtown Port Angeles made its recommendation Monday… Continue reading

Peninsula: High wind and heavy rains knock out power, roads, ferry

PORT ANGELES -- Heavy rains overloaded city storm drains Sunday night as high winds knocked out power across the West End. The Elwha River and… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Council to discuss trail

PORT ANGELES -- The City Council will discuss a proposed easement through the Rayonier property to connect the Waterfront Trail to the Olympic Discovery Trail… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Airport slated to get 11 new hangars this summer

PORT ANGELES --William R. Fairchild International Airport will have 11 new hangars by this summer, airport Manager Jeff Robb says. R&B Properties and Investments has… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City pledges improved fire, police for proposed annexation area

PORT ANGELES -- Residents living east of the city would receive improved police and fire protection services if the area is annexed, city officials said… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Pilot of missing plane is developer of Clallam County wave energy project

A small plane that disappeared off Oregon on its way to Port Angeles was piloted by the co-founder of a company pursuing an ocean electricity-generating… Continue reading

Clallam County tables farmland tax until Dec. 18

Following more than four hours of public testimony Tuesday, Clallam County commissioners tabled any decision on a proposed farmland preservation tax until next week. The… Continue reading

Clallam: County wants feedback on PA’s proposed garbage plan

The public should be involved in discussions regarding what happens to their garbage before decisions on dumps are made, Clallam County commissioners agreed Monday. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Most opponents haven’t changed minds about annexation

PORT ANGELES -- City officials will be before the public again Thursday in the next-to-last forum about the proposed east side annexation. But even after… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Port commissioners go off agenda to name Boddy executive director

PORT ANGELES -- In a surprise move, Port commissioners voted 2-0 Monday to hire Clyde Boddy -- who has been interim executive director this year… Continue reading

Peninsula: Ship towed into PA after engines fail

A Seattle-bound container ship was towed into Port Angeles Harbor on Sunday night after having engine problems off Pillar Point, 22 miles east of Clallam… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Another annexation meeting slated for Thursday

PORT ANGELES -- City officials will be before the public again Thursday in the next-to-last forum about the proposed east side annexation. But even after… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Trail easement proposed for Rayonier property

PORT ANGELES -- The City Council will consider Dec. 18 a temporary easement through the former Rayonier pulp mill site connecting the Waterfront and Olympic… Continue reading

Tribe, city discuss “megayacht” marina on Ediz Hook

PORT ANGELES -- City officials and Lower Elwha Klallam tribal leaders are in serious discussions about building a "megayacht" marina on Ediz Hook. The proposed… Continue reading

West End: Residents rap possible animal control budget cuts

PORT ANGELES -- Forks residents blasted county officials Tuesday night for plans to eliminate funds for West End animal control in unincorporated areas. Sheriff Joe… Continue reading