Politics

District 24: Tharinger, McEntire debate on school violence, carbon fee

District 24: Tharinger, McEntire debate on school violence, carbon fee

State Rep. Steve Tharinger and challenger Jim McEntire discussed how to address gun violence at schools and how Washington state should limit its… Continue reading

District 24: Tharinger, McEntire debate on school violence, carbon fee
District Court 2 hopefuls debate in Forks

District Court 2 hopefuls debate in Forks

Two judicial candidates with differing views of each other and the part-time elected position they seek in the Nov. 6 general election squared… Continue reading

District Court 2 hopefuls debate in Forks
Kilmer, Dightman clash on national park, climate change

Kilmer, Dightman clash on national park, climate change

Dr. Douglas Dightman, a Republican seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, suggested Olympic National Park be removed from the national park… Continue reading

Kilmer, Dightman clash on national park, climate change
Jefferson County commission candidates compare backgrounds, views

Jefferson County commission candidates compare backgrounds, views

Candidates for the Jefferson County commission, Democrat Greg Brotherton and Republican Jon Cooke, discussed life experiences and goals during a candidate forum.… Continue reading

Jefferson County commission candidates compare backgrounds, views

Rossi, Schrier debate for 8th Congressional District

In the only debate for one of the most closely-watched midterm races in the country, the two candidates vying for… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2018
  • The Associated Press
Pro, con debate on carbon fee: Port Angeles forum airs views on ballot initiative

Pro, con debate on carbon fee: Port Angeles forum airs views on ballot initiative

Proponents and an opponent of an initiative that would set a carbon emissions fee of $15 per metric ton of carbon released… Continue reading

Pro, con debate on carbon fee: Port Angeles forum airs views on ballot initiative
War chests expand for eastern Washington’s U.S. House seat

War chests expand for eastern Washington’s U.S. House seat

The latest campaign finance report in the race for Eastern Washington’s U.S. House seat showed that… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2018
  • By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press
War chests expand for eastern Washington’s U.S. House seat

Jefferson County sheriff, detective spar over management of office

Sheriff David Stanko and challenger Joe Nole, a detective working for him, sparred over office management at a candidate forum. The forum… Continue reading

General election could change power in state Legislature

General election could change power in state Legislature

Dozens of races across Washington state will determine if Democrats maintain their control of the Legislature.… Continue reading

  • Oct 12, 2018
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
General election could change power in state Legislature
Legislative seat incumbent, challenger discuss guns, taxes, Kavanaugh

Legislative seat incumbent, challenger discuss guns, taxes, Kavanaugh

Two candidates for state Legislature had different takes on measures involving guns and taxes at a general election forum, where they also… Continue reading

Legislative seat incumbent, challenger discuss guns, taxes, Kavanaugh
Patience required for West Coast election results

Patience required for West Coast election results

If control of the U.S. House comes down to any of the competitive congressional races in… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2018
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
Patience required for West Coast election results
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, Susan Hutchison hold first debate

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, Susan Hutchison hold first debate

Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison sparred on topics ranging from… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, Susan Hutchison hold first debate
Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

Voters in Washington state will decide the fate of an initiative that seeks to curb gun violence… Continue reading

Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence
Lawmakers debate fix after conservation fund lapses

Lawmakers debate fix after conservation fund lapses

A popular program that supports conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the country expired after Congress… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2018
  • By Matthew Daly The Associated Press
Lawmakers debate fix after conservation fund lapses
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney incumbent Michael Haas, left, and challenger James Kennedy met at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County prosecuting attorney, challenger wrangle at forum

Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Michael Haas and challenger James M. Kennedy sparred over experience and office turnover during a League of Women Voters/American… Continue reading

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney incumbent Michael Haas, left, and challenger James Kennedy met at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson County District Court Judge candidates Mindy Walker, left, and Noah Harrison met Thursday evening at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County District Court judge hopefuls discuss experience, goals

Candidates for District Court judge discussed their experience, qualifications and goals for the position during a League of Women Voters/American Association of University… Continue reading

Jefferson County District Court Judge candidates Mindy Walker, left, and Noah Harrison met Thursday evening at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Peach, Doherty trade jabs at Clallam County commissioner forum

Bill Peach and Mike Doherty are two former political foes vying for District 3 Clallam County commissioner in the Nov. 6 general… Continue reading

Lawsuit history dominates Clallam prosecuting attorney forum

Lawsuit history dominates Clallam prosecuting attorney forum

Questions about who sued former Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis dominated the discussion when Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols and Barkhuis, his challenger,… Continue reading

Lawsuit history dominates Clallam prosecuting attorney forum
Clallam County sheriff hopefuls spar

Clallam County sheriff hopefuls spar

Candidates for Clallam County Sheriff disagreed on whether deputies should carry a drug that reverses overdoses and how well staffed the department… Continue reading

Clallam County sheriff hopefuls spar

Clallam PUD opposes carbon fee initiative

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners have resolved to oppose a state ballot measure that would slap a fee on large carbon polluters.… Continue reading