Democratic House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, speaks on the House floor during debate over the supplemental budget Thursday at the Capitol in Olympia on the final day of the regular session of the Legislature. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

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State House passes supplemental budget plan

By Rachel La Corte

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Deadline extended for Clallam County Community Service Award

Nominators have an extra week to make their pitch for a local hero to be given a 2018…

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Billy Frank Jr., to be remembered tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — In observance of Billy Frank Jr. Day, Rebecca Miles, his great-niece and executive director of…

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District 24 lawmakers to host town hall in Forks

OLYMPIA — All three lawmakers who represent the 24th Legislative District are joining together to host a town…

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OMC only hospital in state to receive national award

PORT ANGELES — For the second year in a row, The Chartis Center for Rural Health recognized Olympic…

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Student newspapers gain new free speech protections

By Taylor McAvoy

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Events set to promote Oil Spill Preparedness Month

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam Marine Resources Committee and its partners will offer three activities during March 2018…

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Advance tickets now available for Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts

PORT ANGELES — Early bird passes for the 25th annual Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, set…

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NEWS BRIEFS: NOLS to present gardening events in Forks, Clallam … and other items

The North Olympic Library System will present “Gardening on the West End” at two of its libraries.

FBI seeks witnesses to alleged assault outside Elwha River Casino

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FBI seeks witnesses to alleged assault outside Elwha River Casino

PORT ANGELES — The FBI is seeking witnesses to an alleged domestic violence assault that occurred in the…

Tribes file opioid lawsuit: Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Suquamish tribes take action

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Tribes file opioid lawsuit: Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Suquamish tribes take action

TACOMA — The Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish tribes are taking on pharmaceutical companies and drug…

Weather delays McDonald Creek Bridge reopening until at least mid-April

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Weather delays McDonald Creek Bridge reopening until at least mid-April

SEQUIM — Weather has delayed construction on the McDonald Creek Bridge at least three or four weeks, with…

Port Angeles council considers plastic bag ban

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Port Angeles council considers plastic bag ban

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles City Council has conducted a first reading on a proposal to ban…

Rare, newly-built wooden Folkboat wins first time out

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Rare, newly-built wooden Folkboat wins first time out

PORT HADLOCK — The first time the boat sailed, it was tops in its class.

New Jefferson PUD manager expected to start in April

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New Jefferson PUD manager expected to start in April

CHIMACUM — Negotiations are progressing toward hiring Larry Dunbar as the new general manager of the Jefferson County…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Sailing history talk, Women’s Day celebration tonight in Port Townsend … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — A celebration of sailing history and International Women’s Day is planned at 7 tonight.

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Report: Washington No. 1 for NRA state candidate money

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Port Angeles High School students plan walkout to demand more action for school safety

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Port Angeles High School students plan walkout to demand more action for school safety

PORT ANGELES — Students at Port Angeles High School are preparing to walk out of school March 14,…

Port Townsend council drops dog park designation of two neighborhood areas, looks at another

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Port Townsend council drops dog park designation of two neighborhood areas, looks at another

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council, in response to residents’ concerns, has dropped the idea of…

Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues

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Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues

PORT TOWNSEND — An overflow crowd of Jefferson County employees appeared before the county commissioners to express their…