Politics

Kevin Van De Wege.

Sen. Van De Wege resigns seat

State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege resigned his expiring legislative seat on Tuesday. “It was a dream come true and the honor of… Continue reading

 

Congressional candidate talks immigration, fiscal issues

Drew MacEwen says budget cuts need to be made, reinvested

 

Hand recount ordered for commissioner of public lands

The Secretary of State has certified the results of the primary election and directed a hand recount of votes in the race… Continue reading

 

Herrera Beutler, Upthegrove in top two for public lands

Commissioner of Public Lands continued to be the closest statewide race as ballot counts were updated Friday. Former Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler,… Continue reading

Upthegrove moves into top two for state public lands commissioner

Dave Upthegrove, a Democrat, gained a slight advantage to get into second place and hold a top-two spot for state Commissioner of… Continue reading

Phyllis Bernard, left, and Ken Simpson.

Simpson, Bernard advance in race for Clallam PUD seat

Challenger Ken Simpson and board appointee Phyllis Bernard will advance to the November general election for a seat on the Clallam County… Continue reading

Phyllis Bernard, left, and Ken Simpson.
Heather Dudley-Nollette, left, and Ben Thomas.

Dudley-Nollette leads Thomas for Jefferson County commissioner

Heather Dudley-Nollette held a sizable lead over Ben Thomas for Jefferson County Commissioner, although both will advance to the general election in… Continue reading

Heather Dudley-Nollette, left, and Ben Thomas.
Randy Johnson, left, and Kate Dexter.

Incumbent, Port Angeles mayor to vie for Clallam commissioner seat

Incumbent Randy Johnson and Port Angeles mayor Kate Dexter will compete for the Clallam County District 2 commissioner position. A third candidate,… Continue reading

Randy Johnson, left, and Kate Dexter.
Drew MacEwan, left, and Emily Randall.

Randall, MacEwen lead for seat in Congress

State senators looking to replace U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

  • Aug 8, 2024
  • By Paula Hunt Peninsula Daily News
Drew MacEwan, left, and Emily Randall.
tharinger roberts

Tharinger, Roberts advance for state House, Position 2

Incumbent Steve Tharinger will face challenger Terry Roberts for the 24th Legislative District’s Position 2 seat this November. Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, held… Continue reading

tharinger roberts
Darryl Wolfe.

Voters approve OMC lid lift

‘Humbled by support,’ hospital CEO says

Darryl Wolfe.

Bernbaum, Roberson lead state House race

Tharinger, Roberts also advance; Chapman to face Kelbon in Senate contest

Randall, MacEwen advance in race for Congressional seat

Emily Randall and Drew MacEwen edged out three other competitors to advance to the November general election in the race for the… Continue reading

Herrera Beutler, Pederson lead race for Commissioner of Public Lands

Two Republicans, Jaime Herrera Beutler and Sue Kuehl Pederson, lead a pack of seven candidates for state Commissioner of Public Lands. Herrera… Continue reading

Votes rejecting both Clallam County Fire District 2 measures

Voters are rejecting two measures for Clallam County Fire District 2. In initial returns Tuesday night, a levy lid lift for fire… Continue reading

Voters approving Olympic Medical Center levy lid lift

Voters approved a levy lid lift for Olympic Medical Center health care services, a measure that will allow the hospital district to… Continue reading

Johnson, Dexter advance in Clallam County commissioner race

Incumbent Randy Johnson and challenger Kate Dexter will face off in November for a Clallam County commissioner seat. Johnson, an Independent, was… Continue reading

Dudley-Nollette leads Thomas for Jefferson County commissioner

Both will advance to November general election

President Biden announced on Twitter on Sunday that he will no longer seek re-election. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris

Ending re-election campaign after intense pressure from own party

  • Jul 25, 2024
  • By Peter Baker The New York Times © 2024 The New York Times Company
President Biden announced on Twitter on Sunday that he will no longer seek re-election. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)
Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrats Patrick DePoe, center, and Kevin Van De Wege, all candidates for state Commissioner of Public Lands, met before the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday to discuss their priorities for leading the Department of Natural Resources. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Fires are top priority for Commissioner of Public Lands hopefuls

Candidates want to increase state harvests

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrats Patrick DePoe, center, and Kevin Van De Wege, all candidates for state Commissioner of Public Lands, met before the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday to discuss their priorities for leading the Department of Natural Resources. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)