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Legislature fails to pass bill to let State Patrol destroy guns

SEATTLE — The state Legislature ended its latest session without passing a bill that would allow the State…

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Legislature sued over how it changed police deadly force law

By Gene Johnson

Businessman announces plan to run for Jefferson County commissioner

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Businessman announces plan to run for Jefferson County commissioner

QUILCENE — Local businessman Greg Brotherton has announced his plan to run for the Jefferson County Board of…

State Legislature: What passed, what stalled

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State Legislature: What passed, what stalled

By Rachel La Corte

Port Townsend lawyer announces bid for judge’s post

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Port Townsend lawyer announces bid for judge’s post

PORT TOWNSEND — Local attorney Noah Harrison has announced he is running for Jefferson County District Court judge.

Jefferson County District 3 commissioner won’t run again

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Jefferson County District 3 commissioner won’t run again

Kathleen Kler tells of husband’s health issues

Washington latest state to ban bump stocks

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Washington latest state to ban bump stocks

By Rachel La Corte

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State groups push carbon-pricing ballot measure

By Phuong Le

Attorney practicing in Forks, Port Angeles to run for district judge

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Attorney practicing in Forks, Port Angeles to run for district judge

FORKS — An attorney who practices law out of Forks and Port Angeles is running for the West…

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EYE ON OLYMPIA: Jobs, timber harvest bills still eyed for Legislature

OLYMPIA — Three bills and a key budget proviso might improve prospects for job growth on the Olympic…

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Voluntary waiver of firearm rights passes both houses

By Taylor McAvoy

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Bill to protect First Amendment rights of student newspapers moves through Legislature

By Taylor McAvoy

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State legislators pass exemption from Public Records Act and own disclosure rules

By Josh Kelety

State moves closer to bump stock ban

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State moves closer to bump stock ban

By Taylor McAvoy

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District 24 legislators vote for public records exemption bill

OLYMPIA — The three legislators who represent District 24 voted in favor of a bill they say improves…

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Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it out of committee in Senate

By Josh Kelety

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Lawmakers clash over gun legislation amid discussion on mass shootings

By Taylor McAvoy

State House, Senate Democrats unveil supplemental budget plan

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State House, Senate Democrats unveil supplemental budget plan

By Rachel La Corte

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Senate passes bill to abolish death penalty

By Rachel La Corte

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Revenue forecast puts legislative focus on taxes, McCleary

OLYMPIA — Last week’s release of the state revenue forecast put an extra $1.3 billion into play for…