Politics

Legislature eases penalties for intentional HIV exposure

The state Legislature has approved a bill that reduces the crime of intentionally exposing a sexual… Continue reading

Legislature promotes timber industry’s carbon reduction

Legislation would make sector more competitive amid carbon-emission fees

Presidential primary in Clallam County

Presidential primary in Clallam County

Clallam County acting Elections Manager Damon Townsend sorts through primary election ballots Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the Clallam County Courthouse in… Continue reading

Presidential primary in Clallam County
Presidential primary in Jefferson County

Presidential primary in Jefferson County

Jefferson County resident Sarah Haull drops off her presidential primary ballot at the ballot dropbox behind the Jefferson County Courthouse on Tuesday… Continue reading

Presidential primary in Jefferson County

State Legislature bans single-use plastic bags

Measure stopping free single-use plastic bags passes

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Legislature OKs $100 million for coronavirus response

Bill not yet sent to the governor’s office for signing as of Monday

A voter drops off a ballot at the Clallam County Courthouse in this 2018 file photo. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News file)

State voters set to choose presidential contender

Voting open until 8 tonight in Clallam, Jefferson

A voter drops off a ballot at the Clallam County Courthouse in this 2018 file photo. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News file)

Senate Democrats propose $5 million to assist businesses disrupted by coronavirus pandemic fears

A last-minute amendment to the senate Democratic Caucus supplemental operating budget earmarks $5 million to help businesses… Continue reading

Budget proposals look to increase spending on homelessness

Budget proposals look to increase spending on homelessness

Plans follow updated revenue forecast showing increase

Budget proposals look to increase spending on homelessness

Kenneth Collins seeks second term

District 2 PUD commissioner running for reelection

Bill would ease penalties for HIV exposure

Bill would ease penalties for HIV exposure

State health officials want to change a rarely used law that makes it a felony to… Continue reading

Bill would ease penalties for HIV exposure

Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to Washington’s homelessness crisis

Republican senators pitched their own ideas to address Washington state’s homelessness crisis following the supplemental budgets unveiled by Democratic lawmakers this week. On… Continue reading

Bill would protect immigrants from civil arrests at courthouses

Undocumented immigrants in Washington state may no longer need to fear unexpected arrests thanks to the protection that legislation currently under consideration promises… Continue reading

Republican caucuses Saturday in Jefferson County

Attendees will elect county convention delegates

Republican caucuses Saturday for Clallam County

Clallam County Republicans will meet Saturday at three locations to select their candidates for delegates to be chosen at the county convention… Continue reading

Progressives plan organizing meeting

Event to focus on Bernie Sanders for president

Delays increase in Washington’s paid family leave program

Volume of applications means processing can take up to 10 weeks

Tribal casino sports betting bill advances in Legislature

Measure heads to Senate Ways and Means Committee