Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

Politics

Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

Democratic Clallam County Commissioner Mike Chapman won 46 percent of the votes in the initial count of ballots…

Fluoridation ends in Port Angeles; advisory vote to be on ballot in 15 months

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Fluoridation ends in Port Angeles; advisory vote to be on ballot in 15 months

The Port Angeles City Council has voted to end fluoridation of municipal water and conduct a vote Nov.…

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Sports

On marine patrol with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife

Contacts and compliance checks with state Fish and Wildlife officers.

Regulators approve clean-water rules connected to fish consumption

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Regulators approve clean-water rules connected to fish consumption

Now decision rests with Environmental Protection Agency on whether they’re good enough.

Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

Politics

Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and challenger Todd A. Bloom will advance to the Nov. 8 general election for…

Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

Politics

Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

Democrat Kate Dean won a whopping 61.57 percent of the vote and fellow Democrat Tim Thomas won 20.13…

Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat

Politics

Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat

Clallam County commissioner Mike Chapman won more than 45 percent of the vote and Port Ludlow Republican George…

Opinion

WRITER’S NOTEBOOK: Getting ahead, swimming against the current

In times like these, when we wonder if we can get through it, we need to laugh. It…

Opinion

PAT NEAL: Whales’ boundless salmon appetite

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news, but there’s another toxic concern to keep you awake at…

Life

Music in the American Wild to bring original compositions to national park starting Aug. 15

Music in the American Wild, a collaboration featuring seven classical musicians performingoriginal works by 11 composers, will present…

News

Clallam County public libraries offering astronomy-inspired events this month

Clallam County public libraries are offering a collection of astronomy-inspired events this month.

News

NEWS BRIEFS: State Highway 112 to be closed Saturday for Joyce Daze Parade … and other items

State Highway 112 will be temporarily closed from its intersection with Piedmont Road to east of downtown Joyce…

Art Port Townsend festival begins with show opening Thursday

Entertainment

Art Port Townsend festival begins with show opening Thursday

Dozens of original art pieces submitted by artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest will be on display this…

News

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Obstruction Point Road reopened to public; no growth seen in fires

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Obstruction Point Road reopened to public; no growth seen in fires

Obstruction Point Road was reopened to the public Monday morning while the four fires in Olympic National Park…

Police: Man read gun manual just before attack on party in Mukilteo

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Police: Man read gun manual just before attack on party in Mukilteo

Police say a man who shot and killed three people Saturday at a party was so unfamiliar with…

Clallam, Jefferson county voters slow to vote in today’s primary

Politics

Clallam, Jefferson county voters slow to vote in today’s primary

Today is the last day for voters to cast their ballots.

Key things to know about today’s state primary

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Key things to know about today’s state primary

Washington voters are set to narrow their choices in dozens of races, including governor and U.S. Senate.

Field is crowded in race for Washington lieutenant governor

Politics

Field is crowded in race for Washington lieutenant governor

Current Lt. Gov. Brad Owen announced his retirement earlier this year, sparking a rare rush of candidates for…

Agnew quadriplegic to take long ride in wheelchair to illustrate need for accessible trails

Life

Agnew quadriplegic to take long ride in wheelchair to illustrate need for accessible trails

A quadriplegic man will soon set off in his motorized wheelchair on a journey across the state to…