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Ballots coming in as Election Day arrives

Ballots coming in as Election Day arrives

Today is Election Day, and ballots need to be postmarked today or dropped in ballot boxes by 8 p.m. tonight. At the… Continue reading

Ballots coming in as Election Day arrives
Path to power: House races to watch on election night

Path to power: House races to watch on election night

The path to power in the House runs through a few dozen districts in Tuesday’s election,… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2018
  • By Laurie Kellman The Associated Press
Path to power: House races to watch on election night

Voter turnout tops 54 percent so far in Jefferson County

Jefferson County registered voters by Friday had returned more than 54 percent of the ballots due Tuesday. The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office… Continue reading

Voter turnout nearly 45 percent in Clallam County so far

Clallam County registered voters had returned by Friday nearly 45 percent of the ballots due Tuesday. The Clallam County Auditor’s Office had… Continue reading

Candidates in contested Clallam races raise more than $200,000

Campaign financial reports filed as of Friday with the state Public Disclosure Commission show contested Clallam County candidates spending $137,000 from more… Continue reading

PHOTO: Cantwell visits Democrats in Port Angeles

PHOTO: Cantwell visits Democrats in Port Angeles

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, left, is greeted by state representatives Steve Tharinger and Mike Chapman during a campaign stop in Port Angeles… Continue reading

PHOTO: Cantwell visits Democrats in Port Angeles

Sheriff’s race tops money war in contested Jefferson County races

Campaign financial reports filed as of Friday with the state Public Disclosure Commission show Jefferson County candidates spending $126,000 from $167,000 in… Continue reading

Some Clallam County voters have not received ballots

As of Thursday some voters in Clallam County have not received ballots in the mail for Tuesday’s general election, the Auditor’s Office… Continue reading

Jefferson County voter turnout tops 49 percent so far

Jefferson County registered voters had returned by Thursday more than 49 percent of the ballots mailed Oct. 17 in the general election.… Continue reading

Legislature hopefuls discuss carbon fee, idea of sanctuary state at forum

The four candidates vying to represent the 24th Legislative District in the state House of Representatives tackled the environment, immigration policy and… Continue reading

Sitting judge, incumbent favored in Clallam County Bar poll

Lawyers favored a sitting jurist and an incumbent office-holder in the recent Clallam County Bar Association anonymous survey of candidates for District… Continue reading

Washington voters asked to ban future soda taxes

Washington voters asked to ban future soda taxes

In the wake of Seattle’s new tax on sugary beverages, a group backed by millions of dollars… Continue reading

Washington voters asked to ban future soda taxes
Clallam commissioner talks Elwha Valley, opioid addiction, murrelets in D.C.

Clallam commissioner talks Elwha Valley, opioid addiction, murrelets in D.C.

Clallam County Commissioner Bill Peach recently returned from Washington, D.C., where he and other commissioners from the Pacific Northwest met with and… Continue reading

Clallam commissioner talks Elwha Valley, opioid addiction, murrelets in D.C.
A view from D.C.: Jefferson County commissioner says content ‘disappointing’

A view from D.C.: Jefferson County commissioner says content ‘disappointing’

Jefferson County Commissioner Kate Dean recently spent time in the other Washington to learn how the administration can help the county through… Continue reading

A view from D.C.: Jefferson County commissioner says content ‘disappointing’
Cantwell, Hutchison meet in second Washington Senate debate

Cantwell, Hutchison meet in second Washington Senate debate

Candidates in Washington’s U.S. senate race clashed Saturday over policies on the environment, trade and tariffs, immigration and health care.… Continue reading

Cantwell, Hutchison meet in second Washington Senate debate
PUD hopefuls discuss background, management in Jefferson

PUD hopefuls discuss background, management in Jefferson

EDTOR’S NOTE: The Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners authorized $4 million to refurbish the district building. Tom Brotherton has approved the correction of his… Continue reading

PUD hopefuls discuss background, management in Jefferson
Clallam County District Court 1 candidates promise change

Clallam County District Court 1 candidates promise change

Suzanne Hayden and Dave Neupert outlined their visions for Clallam County District Court 1 in a candidate’s forum last week, each saying… Continue reading

Clallam County District Court 1 candidates promise change
Clallam panel candidates spar on carbon tax, climate change

Clallam panel candidates spar on carbon tax, climate change

The two candidates for District 3 Clallam County commissioner disagreed on climate change and a related topic, carbon-fee Initiative 1631, at a forum.… Continue reading

Clallam panel candidates spar on carbon tax, climate change

State officials brace voting systems against hacking

Election officials in Washington continue to bolster the state’s elections systems against cyber threats that could disrupt voting or cause… Continue reading

  • Oct 21, 2018
  • The Associated Press
Legislative District 24: Chapman, Wilke differ on school violence, corporate personhood

Legislative District 24: Chapman, Wilke differ on school violence, corporate personhood

State Rep. Mike Chapman and challenger Jodi Wilke tackled the issues of school violence and whether corporations are people during a forum in… Continue reading

Legislative District 24: Chapman, Wilke differ on school violence, corporate personhood