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Trump’s plan: ‘Let Obamacare explode’

WASHINGTON — Although House Speaker Paul Ryan acknowledged Friday that “Obamacare is the law of the land,” its…

6th District congressman among Democrats pleased by bill’s failure

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6th District congressman among Democrats pleased by bill’s failure

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer was among the Democrats who were pleased that President Donald Trump and…

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Looking ahead in Olympia: Budgets, education funding

OLYMPIA — Legislators from the 24th District had some relatively quiet time last week as House and Senate…

States aiming to block Trump travel ban from taking effect

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States aiming to block Trump travel ban from taking effect

By Chris Grygiel

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Halfway: Bills alive, dead or signed in state Legislature

By Alexis Myers

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EYE ON OLYMPIA: Lawmakers approve levy cliff measure but school funding still ahead

OLYMPIA — Both houses of the Legislature have passed a measure extending the deadline for a reduction in…

Port Angeles High School students ask lawmaker about future with Trump

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Port Angeles High School students ask lawmaker about future with Trump

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles High School students plied U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer with questions about the future…

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer greets constituents before taking the stage at the town hall in the Sequim High School auditorium Monday. (Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Kilmer draws a full house to talk economy, ethics, budgeting at Sequim meeting

SEQUIM — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer discussed ethics, budgeting and creating a better economy at a town hall…

Washington state mulling further travel ban challenge after new order

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Washington state mulling further travel ban challenge after new order

By Gene Johnson

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Governor’s order limits state agencies enforcing immigration laws

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa

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Washington Senate approves REAL ID compliance bill

By Rachel La Corte

Measure would help sex trafficking victims clear convictions

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Measure would help sex trafficking victims clear convictions

By Alexis Myers

Kilmer, Murray re-introduce Wild Olympics legislation

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Kilmer, Murray re-introduce Wild Olympics legislation

PORT ANGELES — U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer and Sen. Patty Murray have re-introduced Wild Olympics legislation to protect…

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EYE ON OLYMPIA: Peninsula legislators expect expansion of halibut season

OLYMPIA — With several communities voicing opposition to a proposed three-day halibut fishing season this year, legislators from…

Inslee expresses concern over health care following meeting

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Inslee expresses concern over health care following meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Monday that health care discussions at a weekend meeting of…

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Final vote tallies certified for special elections on Peninsula levies

PORT ANGELES — Special elections across the North Olympic Peninsula — in which voters approved five levies across…

EYE ON OLYMPIA: School funding, levy cliff remain top issues for legislators

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EYE ON OLYMPIA: School funding, levy cliff remain top issues for legislators

OLYMPIA — The House has approved its long-awaited public education funding proposal with a 50-47 vote.

Washington House passes education proposal

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Washington House passes education proposal

By Rachel La Corte

Inslee, school superintendents call for local levy fix

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Inslee, school superintendents call for local levy fix

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday called on Republicans in the Senate to pass a measure delaying…

Trump travel ban personal for young lawyer who led fight

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Trump travel ban personal for young lawyer who led fight

By Martha Bellisle