Politics

Jefferson County Republican Party chair to run for commissioner post

Jefferson County Republican Party chair to run for commissioner post

Jon Cooke, Jefferson County Republican Party chairman, has announced that he will run for Board of County Commissioners, District 3, the seat currently… Continue reading

Jefferson County Republican Party chair to run for commissioner post

State lawmakers, leaders to visit Port Angeles for rural economic development meeting

Lawmakers and leaders from across the state, including Speaker of the House Frank Chopp and state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz,… Continue reading

Interim Clallam County treasurer seeks post

Interim Clallam County treasurer seeks post

Interim Clallam County Treasurer Teresa Marchi wants to make her job more permanent. On Tuesday, Marchi announced her candidacy for the four-year… Continue reading

Interim Clallam County treasurer seeks post
Clallam deputy prosecutor eyes Jefferson chief prosecutor post

Clallam deputy prosecutor eyes Jefferson chief prosecutor post

Clallam County deputy prosecuting attorney James Kennedy has announced his intention to run for Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney. He aims to unseat… Continue reading

Clallam deputy prosecutor eyes Jefferson chief prosecutor post

Democratic fundraising trims Rossi lead in Washington’s 8th

Democrats narrowed the fundraising gap with Republican Dino Rossi, who maintains a substantial lead in a crucial… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2018
  • By Ahmed Namatalla The Associated Press
Republicans criticize spill of dam water to help salmon

Republicans criticize spill of dam water to help salmon

Republican Congress members from the Pacific Northwest are upset with a federal judge’s order to spill… Continue reading

  • Apr 16, 2018
  • By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press
Republicans criticize spill of dam water to help salmon
Contest emerges for West End District Court judgeship

Contest emerges for West End District Court judgeship

A two-man race has emerged for the West End District Court 2 judge position being vacated by longtime jurist John Doherty, who… Continue reading

Contest emerges for West End District Court judgeship

Forks-area district court judge won’t seek re-election

Longtime North Olympic Peninsula lawyer and jurist John H. Doherty is not seeking re-election to his Forks-area District Court 2 judge position. Doherty,… Continue reading

State Rep. Tharinger told of ‘unintended consequences’ affecting counties

State Rep. Tharinger told of ‘unintended consequences’ affecting counties

Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson told state Rep. Steve Tharinger the state needs to consider how its decisions affects counties and local… Continue reading

State Rep. Tharinger told of ‘unintended consequences’ affecting counties
Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently

Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently

Rep. Mike Chapman on Tuesday fired back at state House Republican leaders who visited Port Angeles last week. “Don’t come into my… Continue reading

Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently
Nurse to challenge Chapman for district state rep seat

Nurse to challenge Chapman for district state rep seat

A licensed practical nurse who spearheaded the successful drive against an affordable housing initiative in Jefferson County last November announced her candidacy… Continue reading

Nurse to challenge Chapman for district state rep seat
Kilmer talks with students: 6th District representative discusses congressional inaction

Kilmer talks with students: 6th District representative discusses congressional inaction

Many who attended U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s town hall meeting at Peninsula College expressed frustration with a congressional lack of action on… Continue reading

Kilmer talks with students: 6th District representative discusses congressional inaction
Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Washington House Minority Leader J. T. Wilcox said he was wrong to support a law exempting state lawmakers from the state Public… Continue reading

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Legislators talk about public records legislation

A failed bill to exempt state lawmakers from the Public Records Act is worth a second look and a more transparent roll out,… Continue reading

Legislators tell of accomplishments in recent session

Legislators tell of accomplishments in recent session

North Olympic Peninsula lawmakers reflected on the highlights of the 60-day state legislative session at a town hall in Forks. State Sen. Kevin… Continue reading

Legislators tell of accomplishments in recent session
Governor signs package of bills sparked by #MeToo

Governor signs package of bills sparked by #MeToo

In the wake of a national conversation about sexual harassment sparked by the #MeToo movement, Gov.… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2018
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
Governor signs package of bills sparked by #MeToo
Gov. Inslee signs package of voter access bills

Gov. Inslee signs package of voter access bills

Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed a package of bills aimed at increasing voter access in… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee signs package of voter access bills
Businessman announces plan to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Businessman announces plan to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Local businessman Greg Brotherton has announced his plan to run for the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, District 3 post. Brotherton is the… Continue reading

Businessman announces plan to run for Jefferson County commissioner
Port Townsend lawyer announces bid for judge’s post

Port Townsend lawyer announces bid for judge’s post

Local attorney Noah Harrison has announced he is running for Jefferson County District Court judge. He hopes to succeed Judge Jill Landes,… Continue reading

Port Townsend lawyer announces bid for judge’s post
Dave Neupert to seek Clallam County District Court 1 judgeship

Dave Neupert to seek Clallam County District Court 1 judgeship

The first contested Clallam County race in the Nov. 6 general election emerged Wednesday after a Port Angeles lawyer and former radio… Continue reading

Dave Neupert to seek Clallam County District Court 1 judgeship