Politics

Dale Wilson, candidate for the District 3 seat on the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners, speaks during Nor’Wester Rotary’s candidate forum on July 6, 2018. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Candidate prompted investigation and anti-harassment order

Unsubstantiated claims by Dale T. Wilson, candidate for the District 3 seat on the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners, triggered a… Continue reading

Dale Wilson, candidate for the District 3 seat on the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners, speaks during Nor’Wester Rotary’s candidate forum on July 6, 2018. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum replacement levy on primary ballot

Ballots for the primary election have been mailed and voters in the Chimacum school district have a levy to decide. They are asked… Continue reading

Clallam sheriff, former detective spar in candidate forum

Clallam sheriff, former detective spar in candidate forum

A former law enforcement officer challenging the Clallam County sheriff for his position said Tuesday the agency should hire more deputies and… Continue reading

Clallam sheriff, former detective spar in candidate forum

Clallam County League of Women Voters offers videos of forums

The League of Women Voters of Clallam County has released video recordings of each of its two recent candidate forums. They can be viewed on… Continue reading

Kilmer, colleague present legislation to bridge broadband access gap

U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer has introduced a bill that would help expand broadband access to rural areas such as the West End… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioner candidates take stances at forum

Jefferson County commissioner candidates take stances at forum

Four candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner District 3 solidified their positions and answered questions from residents during the last League of Women… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioner candidates take stances at forum
Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes

Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes

State Rep. Mike Chapman and challenger Jodi Wilke differed on guns, jobs and taxes in a lively political forum Tuesday. Chapman, D-Port… Continue reading

Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes
Respect, opioids or alcohol? Candidates disagree on top issue facing Clallam court

Respect, opioids or alcohol? Candidates disagree on top issue facing Clallam court

The three candidates for the District Court 1 judgeship disagree on what is the top issue facing the court. Pam Lindquist, Suzanne… Continue reading

Respect, opioids or alcohol? Candidates disagree on top issue facing Clallam court

Finance department an issue in county commissioner candidate debate

Two candidates for the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners District 3 seat challenged incumbent Bill Peach over the board’s efforts to… Continue reading

Clallam County bar poll on judicial candidates in progress now

Clallam County lawyers are passing judgment, through a Clallam County Bar Association poll, on three Aug. 7 primary election candidates for the… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

Sheriff David Stanko and challenger Detective Joe Nole disagreed on a number of issues while County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Haas and challenger… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend
Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles

Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles

Two candidates for the state Legislature who want to represent the 24th District differed on climate change and on reducing voter-percentage requirements… Continue reading

Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles
Kilmer: Bill aims to expand broadband access

Kilmer: Bill aims to expand broadband access

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer plans to introduce a bill this month that would help expand broadband access to rural areas such as… Continue reading

Kilmer: Bill aims to expand broadband access

Clallam commissioner candidate forum yields differing agendas

Those who attended Nor’Wester Rotary’s Clallam County Commissioner District 3 candidate forum heard two distinct agendas from incumbent Bill Peach and challenger… Continue reading

League of Women Voters of Clallam County to sponsor voter forums

The League of Women Voters of Clallam County will sponsor two free public candidate forums this month. The forums are offered to help voters prepare… Continue reading

Clallam County Superior Court judge announces resignation

Clallam County Superior Court judge announces resignation

Another elected Clallam County Superior Court judge is resigning before his time is up — and another of the county’s three superior… Continue reading

Clallam County Superior Court judge announces resignation
District 24 candidates talk about positions in Port Townsend

District 24 candidates talk about positions in Port Townsend

More than 100 people heard from candidates for the House of Representatives 24th district positions 1 and 2 at a candidate forum… Continue reading

District 24 candidates talk about positions in Port Townsend
Nichols, Barkhuis spar in prosecuting attorney race forum in Port Angeles

Nichols, Barkhuis spar in prosecuting attorney race forum in Port Angeles

The race for Clallam County prosecuting attorney heated up at an election forum Tuesday. The hourlong program featured incumbent one-term Republican Mark… Continue reading

Nichols, Barkhuis spar in prosecuting attorney race forum in Port Angeles
Washington governor to boost immigrant legal aid funding

Washington governor to boost immigrant legal aid funding

Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced additional emergency funding to support civil legal aid services for… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2018
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
Washington governor to boost immigrant legal aid funding

Challenger tops sheriff in Jefferson County election fundraising

The Nov. 6 general election is more than four months away, but Jefferson County Detective Sgt. Joe Nole already is winning the… Continue reading