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Voter forum set tonight in Port Angeles
The League of Women Voters of Clallam County has other forums planned next month.
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Lawmaker, teaching coach vie for state superintendent post
The post’s salary is $132,000 a year and is responsible for $9 billion in education spending.
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Challenger aims at longtime senator as ‘establishment’
As Chris Vance enters the final weeks of his race against Patty Murray, he hopes the controversies surrounding…
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Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’
The Port Angeles City Council will consider admonishment Oct. 4.
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State attorney general to speak at Democrats’ dinner in Port Angeles
Tickets are $55 per person if purchased by this coming Saturday. They will be $60 per person after…
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Washington voters face question of campaign finance reform
Initiative 1464’s voucher system would give voters three $50 “democracy credits” that they can use in state races…
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Clallam County League of Women Voters presents forums
The three candidate forums and an educational event on initiatives are free and open to the public.
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Federal government halts work on North Dakota part of pipeline project
The order came minutes after a judge rejected a request by the Standing RockSioux to halt construction of…
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Lower Elwha tribal members stand with Standing Rock Sioux
Delegation part of a larger group of Salish and Washington tribes.
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State back in court over education funding case
The state and the group that’s suing it are grappling over whether the state has complied with the…
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Washington attorney general seeks legislation banning assault weapons
Bob Ferguson said Wednesday he’ll ask lawmakers to introduce a bill next year to prohibit the sale of…
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State Supreme Court to hear school funding debate starting Wednesday
The hearing marks the latest development in the McCleary case — a 2012 ruling that said the Legislature…
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Trump to Everett crowd: ‘We’re gonna win’
The Republican presidential candidate’s visit to Everett is marked by both supporters and protesters.
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Donald Trump visits Mexico, defends United States’ right to build border wall
Republican presidential nominee praises Mexicans as “amazing people” after meeting with the country’s president, Enrique Pena Nieto.
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Clallam commissioner candidates differ on carbon tax
Randy Johnson and Ron Richards outline their positions on Initiative 732 at an election forum.
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Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court
Brian Coughenour and Dave Neupert come down on different sides of idea that would direct veterans toward treatment.
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Port Angeles city attorney struggles with definition of profanity
Bill Bloor is preparing guiding principles for City Council members on a ban against use of profanity that…
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Inslee, Bryant differ on minimum wage
Inslee said increases should be spread across the state, while Bryant countered they should vary by region.
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Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage
Position 2 state Rep. Steve Tharinger, 67, the longtime incumbent Democrat, said he’s for the increases, while John…
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State Supreme Court justices decry tactics
Justice Mary Yu and Chief Justice Barbara Madsen say opponents focus on the McCleary and other decisions.