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District 24: Tharinger, McEntire debate on school violence, carbon fee

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District 24: Tharinger, McEntire debate on school violence, carbon fee

CHIMACUM — State Rep. Steve Tharinger and challenger Jim McEntire discussed how to address gun violence at schools…

District Court 2 hopefuls debate in Forks

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District Court 2 hopefuls debate in Forks

FORKS — Two judicial candidates with differing views of each other and the part-time elected position they seek…

Pro, con debate on carbon fee: Port Angeles forum airs views on ballot initiative

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Pro, con debate on carbon fee: Port Angeles forum airs views on ballot initiative

PORT ANGELES — Proponents and an opponent of an initiative that would set a carbon emissions fee of…

War chests expand for eastern Washington’s U.S. House seat

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War chests expand for eastern Washington’s U.S. House seat

By Nicholas K. Geranios

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Jefferson County sheriff, detective spar over management of office

PORT LUDLOW — Sheriff David Stanko and challenger Joe Nole, a detective working for him, sparred over office…

PUD hopefuls discuss background, management in Jefferson

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PUD hopefuls discuss background, management in Jefferson

EDTOR’S NOTE: The Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners authorized $4 million to refurbish the district building. Tom…

General election could change power in state Legislature

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General election could change power in state Legislature

By Rachel La Corte

Legislative seat incumbent, challenger discuss guns, taxes, Kavanaugh

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Legislative seat incumbent, challenger discuss guns, taxes, Kavanaugh

PORT ANGELES — Two candidates for state Legislature had different takes on measures involving guns and taxes at…

Patience required for West Coast election results

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Patience required for West Coast election results

By Rachel La Corte

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, Susan Hutchison hold first debate

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U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, Susan Hutchison hold first debate

By Rachel La Corte

Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

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Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

By Martha Bellisle

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Peach, Doherty trade jabs at Clallam County commissioner forum

PORT ANGELES — Bill Peach and Mike Doherty are two former political foes vying for District 3 Clallam…

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney incumbent Michael Haas, left, and challenger James Kennedy met at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County prosecuting attorney, challenger wrangle at forum

CHIMACUM — Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Michael Haas and challenger James M. Kennedy sparred over experience and office…

Jefferson County District Court Judge candidates Mindy Walker, left, and Noah Harrison met Thursday evening at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County District Court judge hopefuls discuss experience, goals

CHIMACUM — Candidates for District Court judge discussed their experience, qualifications and goals for the position during a…

RVs, bed and breakfasts topics in Department of Community Development forum

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RVs, bed and breakfasts topics in Department of Community Development forum

PORT ANGELES — The two candidates competing for the Clallam County Director of the Department of Community Development…

Lawsuit history dominates Clallam prosecuting attorney forum

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Lawsuit history dominates Clallam prosecuting attorney forum

PORT ANGELES — Questions about who sued former Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis dominated the discussion when Clallam County Prosecuting…

Clallam County sheriff hopefuls spar

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Clallam County sheriff hopefuls spar

PORT ANGELES — Candidates for Clallam County Sheriff disagreed on whether deputies should carry a drug that reverses…

Legislative candidates’ views aired at Port Angeles forum

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Legislative candidates’ views aired at Port Angeles forum

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent Democratic State Rep. Mike Chapman of Port Angeles and the campaign manager for his…

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Clallam PUD opposes carbon fee initiative

CARLSBORG — Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners have resolved to oppose a state ballot measure that would…

Lawmakers debate fix after conservation fund lapses

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Lawmakers debate fix after conservation fund lapses

By Matthew Daly