Politics

Candidates file for Peninsula positions

Day three of candidate filing week resulted in more contests for several elected positions on the North Olympic Peninsula. Contests with three or more candidates… Continue reading

 

Sequim School Board draws primary contests

Candidates file to run for office on Tuesday

 

State passes drug law in single-day session

New law keeps drug possession illegal, boosts treatment resources

  • May 17, 2023
  • By Ed Komenda and Gene Johnson The Associated Press
  • Regional News

 

A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at a homeless encampment in Everett on Nov. 8, 2017. A temporary law that makes possession of small amounts of drugs a misdemeanor expires on July 1, so if lawmakers fail to pass a bill, Washington would become the second state — after neighboring Oregon — to decriminalize drug possession. Lawmakers said Tuesday they were increasingly optimistic a compromise will be reached to avoid those consequences. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press, file)

Drug policy sparks special session

State would decriminalize possession if law expires

A volunteer cleans up needles used for drug injection that were found at a homeless encampment in Everett on Nov. 8, 2017. A temporary law that makes possession of small amounts of drugs a misdemeanor expires on July 1, so if lawmakers fail to pass a bill, Washington would become the second state — after neighboring Oregon — to decriminalize drug possession. Lawmakers said Tuesday they were increasingly optimistic a compromise will be reached to avoid those consequences. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press, file)

Peninsula lawmakers optimistic

Legislators believe compromise will be reached

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks before signing multiple bills meant to prevent gun violence on April 25, 2023, at the Capitol in Olympia. On Monday, Inslee announced he does not plan to seek a fourth term. He was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him only the second Washington state governor to serve three consecutive terms. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press, file)

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won’t seek fourth term

Washington Gov. Jay Inlsee, a Democrat who sought to make the state a leader on progressive policies from climate change to gun violence… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2023
  • By Gene Johnson and Ed Komenda The Associated Press
  • Regional News
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks before signing multiple bills meant to prevent gun violence on April 25, 2023, at the Capitol in Olympia. On Monday, Inslee announced he does not plan to seek a fourth term. He was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him only the second Washington state governor to serve three consecutive terms. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press, file)
Paul Gottlieb.

Special legislative session in works

Carbon credits bill to return in future

Paul Gottlieb.

State Senate backs ban on sale of assault-style weapon, again

Senators debated and voted for a second time, after the House rejected what they passed April 8.

Lawmakers gather outside the State Reception Room on the second floor of the state Capitol. The legislative session ends April 23. (Paul Gottlieb/for Peninsula Daily News)

Latest bill version enforces orca boundary

An orca protection bill has come full circle, making 1,000-yard boater restrictions mandatory instead… Continue reading

Lawmakers gather outside the State Reception Room on the second floor of the state Capitol. The legislative session ends April 23. (Paul Gottlieb/for Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula hospitals oppose staffing legislation

Proposal would require set ratios for nurses to patients

Derek Kilmer.

Fix Congress panel expires, but chair hopes work will continue

Kilmer led effort to improve lawmaking body

Derek Kilmer.

Bill would tighten DUI limit

Peninsula law enforcement reacts to proposed legislation

Utah reports law improved safety

By Paul Gottlieb Special to Peninsula Daily News Washington’s new DUI law would be modeled after a 6-year-old Utah statute that is the first of… Continue reading

  • Jan 14, 2023
  • By Paul Gottlieb Special to Peninsula Daily News
Paul Gottlieb.

Special legislative coverage

Former Senior Reporter Paul Gottlieb has been coaxed out of retirement to cover the state legislative session for the Peninsula Daily News.… Continue reading

Paul Gottlieb.

Abortion measures among early bill filings

State Legislature opens its biennial budget season

  • Jan 11, 2023
  • By Paul Gottlieb for Peninsula Daily News
Mike Chapman.

Police, housing to be priorities

Chapman outlines Democrats’ plans

Mike Chapman.

Kelbon congratulates Brotherton in Jefferson County

Next counts to be on Monday

Clallam County election outcomes unchanged after new ballot count

County voter turnout up to 58.27 percent

Jefferson County election outcomes unchanged after new ballot count

Voter turnout now at 61.6 percent

Greg Brotherton, left, and Marcia Kelbon.

Brotherton leads Kelbon for county seat

Incumbent has 68 percent of vote; challenger awaiting more counts

Greg Brotherton, left, and Marcia Kelbon.