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Lawsuit: State does too little for developmentally disabled

Filing alleges that the state’s failure to place the developmentally disabled in the living arrangements they seek violates…

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

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Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Kevin Van De Wege said he supports statewide Initiative 1433, while Danille Turissini is against it.

Richards, Johnson to face off for Clallam County commissioner race in November

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Richards, Johnson to face off for Clallam County commissioner race in November

In a third count of ballots Tuesday, Johnson edged Gabe Rygaard by 192 votes in the top-two primary…

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Jefferson County tops in state for primary election voter turnout

After the second count of ballots Friday, Jefferson County had a 48.04 percent voter turnout, with 11,361 voters…

Johnson widens margin for spot on November ballot for Clallam County commissioner

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Johnson widens margin for spot on November ballot for Clallam County commissioner

Randy Johnson is closer to securing a place on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in the Port…

Ethics complaint against Port Angeles mayor withdrawn

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Ethics complaint against Port Angeles mayor withdrawn

Fluoridation opponent Marolee Smith dropped her ethics complaint Friday against Mayor Patrick Downie just as an ethics board…

Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

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Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

Line-up for November ballot in the ClallamCounty commission race is Ron Richards and Randy Johnson after second of…

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

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U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat who grew up in Port Angeles, won 58.65 percent. Bloom, an accountant and…

Governor, senate races set; others await results after primary election

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Governor, senate races set; others await results after primary election

Secretary of state’s office spokesman: “By Friday, you should pretty much know the top two finishers in all…

Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

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Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

Democratic Clallam County Commissioner Mike Chapman won 46 percent of the votes in the initial count of ballots…

Dean, Thomas to face off in November race for Jefferson County commission seat

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Dean, Thomas to face off in November race for Jefferson County commission seat

Democrat Kate Dean won 61.57 percent of the votes and fellow Democrat Tim Thomas won 20.13 percent in…

Richards awaits news of opponent for Clallam County commissioner race

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Richards awaits news of opponent for Clallam County commissioner race

Ron Richards was the top choice in the first count of primary ballots with 37.54 percent, but Randy…

Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

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Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and challenger Todd A. Bloom will advance to the Nov. 8 general election for…

Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

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Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

Democrat Kate Dean won a whopping 61.57 percent of the vote and fellow Democrat Tim Thomas won 20.13…

Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat

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Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat

Clallam County commissioner Mike Chapman won more than 45 percent of the vote and Port Ludlow Republican George…

Clallam County commissioners discuss rules for short-term rentals; public hearing planned

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Clallam County commissioners discuss rules for short-term rentals; public hearing planned

The panel has agreed to set a public hearing for a draft ordinance regulating vacation rentals that the…

Clallam, Jefferson county voters slow to vote in today’s primary

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Clallam, Jefferson county voters slow to vote in today’s primary

Today is the last day for voters to cast their ballots.

Field is crowded in race for Washington lieutenant governor

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Field is crowded in race for Washington lieutenant governor

Current Lt. Gov. Brad Owen announced his retirement earlier this year, sparking a rare rush of candidates for…

Richards takes early lead in primary election for Clallam County commission race

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Richards takes early lead in primary election for Clallam County commission race

Democrat Ron Richards was the top choice in tonight’s initial count of votes in the primary election for…

Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call

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Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call

Incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee and challenger Bill Bryant easily advanced through the primary to the November ballot Tuesday,…