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General election voter deadlines approaching

Several voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching for area residents looking to cast a ballot in the 2018…

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Clallam candidate forums begin Wednesday

PORT ANGELES — The League of Women Voters of Clallam County has announced four candidate forums this month,…

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Candidate forums set this month in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County and the American Association of University Women…

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Investigations against Tim Eyman, others strain commission’s budget

The Associated Press

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Clallam County sheriff hopefuls pull no punches at debate

PORT ANGELES — The gloves came off at a Clallam County sheriff’s election forum.

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Big money pours into fight over state carbon fee

By Phuong Le

Timber is top talk at debate: Peach, Doherty spar in Clallam commission battle

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Timber is top talk at debate: Peach, Doherty spar in Clallam commission battle

PORT ANGELES — Timber dominated the discussion as Clallam County commissioner candidates Bill Peach, the Republican incumbent, and…

US Sen. Maria Cantwell faces former head of state GOP

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US Sen. Maria Cantwell faces former head of state GOP

By Rachel La Corte

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U.S Senate approves opioid legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate this week advanced legislation intended to combat the opioid epidemic and hold…

Take 2 for Washington state: Carbon fee on fall ballot

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Take 2 for Washington state: Carbon fee on fall ballot

By Phuong Le

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Bill adds protections of religious community centers against hate crimes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill co-written by U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer to protect religious community centers against hate…

Clallam, Jefferson see voter turnout boost in primary with prepaid postage

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Clallam, Jefferson see voter turnout boost in primary with prepaid postage

PORT ANGELES — Clallam and Jefferson counties each saw a significant increase in voter turnout during the August…

With McCain gone, could women replace the lion of Senate?

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With McCain gone, could women replace the lion of Senate?

By Lisa Mascaro

Hutchison criticizes Cantwell during campaign fundraising visit to Port Angeles

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Hutchison criticizes Cantwell during campaign fundraising visit to Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Susan Hutchison, the Republican candidate seeking to unseat three-term U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, visited Port…

Candidates spar in DCD forum: Hopefuls agree position should be appointed

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Candidates spar in DCD forum: Hopefuls agree position should be appointed

PORT ANGELES — The two candidates for the only elected Department of Community Development director position in the…

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Voters choose two candidates for Clallam County commissioner general election

PORT ANGELES — Democrat Mike Doherty will face off against incumbent Bill Peach, a Republican, as they vie…

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Neupert, Hayden to vie in November for District 1 judgeship

PORT ANGELES — Third-place Clallam County primary election finisher Pam Lindquist threw her support Wednesday behind Clallam County…

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Cooke, Brotherton tapped for general election contest for Jefferson County commissioner

PORT TOWNSEND — Jon Cooke and Greg Brotherton have emerged as the general election contenders from a contested…

Voters approve Chimacum schools $7.95M levy for facility upgrades

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Voters approve Chimacum schools $7.95M levy for facility upgrades

CHIMACUM — Chimacum School District voters have approved a $7.95 million capital project levy.

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Votes counted in legislative races

OLYMPIA — District 24 legislators received more votes than their challengers in Tuesday’s primary election.