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LETTER: Trump’s terrifying election a reminder of Berlin in the 1930s

On the anniversary of the 1938 pogrom known as “night of broken glass,” Americans elected a demagogue and…

State voters re-elect Inslee, Murray

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State voters re-elect Inslee, Murray

SEATTLE — As the nation elected a political outsider to the presidency, Washington voters stuck with the power…

Derek Kilmer

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Kilmer wins re-election to Congress

PORT ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat, took his bows Wednesday in an email…

Mike Chapman

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Peninsula Democrats take 24th District seats

Voters have turned the 24th Legislative District into an all-Clallam County team of three Democrats who said Wednesday…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: The costs of the land-use proposal involving Dabob Bay far outweigh the benefits

On Sept. 29, the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposed adding 3,640 acres to the Dabob Bay…

Randall ‘pleased and humbled’ to be elected to Jefferson Public Utility District seat

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Randall ‘pleased and humbled’ to be elected to Jefferson Public Utility District seat

PORT TOWNSEND — Jeff Randall has ousted incumbent Barney Burke for Jefferson County Public Utility District Position 1…

Dean wins Jefferson County commissioner seat

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Dean wins Jefferson County commissioner seat

PORT TOWNSEND — Kate Dean was voted into the Jefferson County commissioner District 1 seat with 66 percent…

Trump election means big changes ahead, say Peninsula residents

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Trump election means big changes ahead, say Peninsula residents

PORT ANGELES — Whether dismayed or encouraged, North Olympic Peninsula residents said Republican billionaire Donald Trump’s stunning victory…

Trump begins to play catch up on transition to White House

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Trump begins to play catch up on transition to White House

By Steve Peoples and Jonathan Lemire

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Brinnon measure fails as 2 measures in Clallam County are approved

A Brinnon request for a tax levy to fund a parks and recreation district failed, while two measures…

Veterans to be honored on North Olympic Peninsula

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Veterans to be honored on North Olympic Peninsula

Veterans will be celebrated with ceremonies across the North Olympic Peninsula this week.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Small quakes registered in waters off PT … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — Two small earthquakes were reported Monday in Puget Sound off Port Townsend.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Remember to take care in order to give care

As a member of the Washington State Council on Aging, I am writing this letter because November is…

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General election ballots due today in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Today is Election Day.

Port Ludlow residents air logging mediation concerns with Jefferson commissioners

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Port Ludlow residents air logging mediation concerns with Jefferson commissioners

PORT TOWNSEND — More than a dozen Port Ludlow residents at the Jefferson County commissioners’ meeting Monday shared…

Port Townsend’s Maritime Discovery Initiative connecting students, careers

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Port Townsend’s Maritime Discovery Initiative connecting students, careers

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District in now three years into its five-year Maritime Discovery Initiative,…

Authorities release identity of man killed in confrontation with law enforcement near Forks

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Authorities release identity of man killed in confrontation with law enforcement near Forks

FORKS — An autopsy was conducted Monday on the body of Edward Lowell Hills, a 59-year-old man who…

Johnson, Coughenour lead in Clallam County races after early election returns

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Johnson, Coughenour lead in Clallam County races after early election returns

PORT ANGELES — Randy Johnson, who filed with no party preference, was defeating Democrat Ron Richards for the…

Dean leading Thomas for Jefferson County commissioner post

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Dean leading Thomas for Jefferson County commissioner post

PORT TOWNSEND — Kate Dean was trouncing Tim Thomas for the Jefferson County commissioner, Position 1, seat in…

Election returns show Inslee, justices leading in state races

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Election returns show Inslee, justices leading in state races

OLYMPIA — Incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee was leading challenger Bill Bryant in early election returns Tuesday in the…