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Forum over quickly for Clallam County Fire District No. 2 candidates

PORT ANGELES — So few questions were asked of candidates looking for seats on the Clallam County Fire…

Jake Oppelt exits race for Port Angeles City Council

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Jake Oppelt exits race for Port Angeles City Council

PORT ANGELES — Downtown business owner Jake Oppelt dropped out of the race for a Port Angeles City…

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Voter forums planned in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks

The first three of four Clallam County League of Women Voters forums are set for Tuesday, Thursday and…

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Candidate forums set in Quilcene, Chimacum

The Jefferson County League of Women Voters and American Association of University Women are sponsoring two upcoming Jefferson…

Three running for Forks fire district seat in general election

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Three running for Forks fire district seat in general election

FORKS — The Forks-area Fire District 1 race has an unusual circumstance in the Nov. 7 general election:…

Marinas topic of debate at Port of Port Angeles candidate forum

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Marinas topic of debate at Port of Port Angeles candidate forum

PORT ANGELES — Discussion of the Port of Port Angeles’ two marinas highlighted a forum Tuesday that focused…

Complaints filed with state in Jefferson Healthcare hospital race

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Complaints filed with state in Jefferson Healthcare hospital race

PORT TOWNSEND — A candidate for East Jefferson County Hospital District No. 2 said Thursday he “inadvertently” violated…

Candidates diverge on direction: Port of Port Angeles incumbent, challenger discuss issues at forum

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Candidates diverge on direction: Port of Port Angeles incumbent, challenger discuss issues at forum

PORT ANGELES — Sequim-area Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidates Michael Cobb and Colleen McAleer charted different courses…

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Clallam County juvenile justice tax debated

PORT ANGELES — A proposed 0.1 percent countywide sales tax that would support the county Juvenile and Family…

Port Angeles port candidate corrects record; address to be kept confidential

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Port Angeles port candidate corrects record; address to be kept confidential

SEQUIM — Michael Cobb, a candidate for Port of Port Angeles commissioner, has corrected a voter registration record…

Democratic chair urges party members to work harder

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Democratic chair urges party members to work harder

PORT ANGELES — Tina Podlodowski, the chair of the state’s Democratic Party, describes Democratic “control” in certain legislative…

Chair of state Democratic Party to speak in Port Angeles this Wednesday

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Chair of state Democratic Party to speak in Port Angeles this Wednesday

PORT ANGELES — Tina Podlodowski, the chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, will give a “state of…

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Ferguson keynote speaker for Jefferson County Democrats’ fish fry

PORT TOWNSEND — State Attorney General Bob Ferguson and other state elected officials will speak at the Jefferson…

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Senate panel plans two hearings on girding health insurance

By Alan Fram

Schromen-Wawrin, Wojnowski talk about issues at Port Angeles council candidate forum

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Schromen-Wawrin, Wojnowski talk about issues at Port Angeles council candidate forum

PORT ANGELES — Two candidates vying for a seat on the Port Angeles City Council agreed Tuesday the…

Elwha River mouth work funding in state capital budget

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Elwha River mouth work funding in state capital budget

PORT ANGELES — Funding that would help the Coastal Watershed Institute continue its restoration efforts east of the…

Port Angeles council candidate drops out of November race, ‘conceding’ to opponent

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Port Angeles council candidate drops out of November race, ‘conceding’ to opponent

PORT ANGELES — Sequim business owner Todd Negus, who last week dropped out of the general election race…

Washington mayors call for removal of Confederate reminders

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Washington mayors call for removal of Confederate reminders

By Marta Bellisle

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend council eyes support for ballot levy on housing

The Port Townsend City Council will consider expressing support for Jefferson County’s Proposition 1, a bond measure to…

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Clallam officials to talk about pet licensing

Clallam County commissioners and Sheriff Bill Benedict will discuss the status of the county’s pet licensing program Monday.