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Bill would allow use of marijuana at schools

A bill proposed by state Rep. Brian Blake of Aberdeen would allow marijuana on school campuses… Continue reading

Kilmer meets with Hurricane Ridge group on funding amid federal shutdown

Kilmer meets with Hurricane Ridge group on funding amid federal shutdown

Without being able to open, board expects to lose at least $50,000

Kilmer meets with Hurricane Ridge group on funding amid federal shutdown
Things to watch in Washington Legislature this year

Things to watch in Washington Legislature this year

Mental health, education, environment, sexual harassment, public records top the list of priorities.

Things to watch in Washington Legislature this year
Inslee proposes state capital gains tax

Inslee proposes state capital gains tax

Gov. Jay Inslee proposed a $54.4 billion state budget that would introduce a capital gains tax… Continue reading

  • Jan 14, 2019
  • By Sean Harding WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Inslee proposes state capital gains tax
Schools, mental health system top legislative priorities

Schools, mental health system top legislative priorities

Funding schools and fixing the state’s struggling mental health system are top priorities for the upcoming legislative… Continue reading

Schools, mental health system top legislative priorities

Proposed legislation would protect federal workers

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer of the 6th Congressional District are introducing the Federal Employee Civil… Continue reading

Chapman: Bond supermajority requirement unlikely to change

Don’t expect the 60 percent supermajority required for voter approval of school bond measures to change to a lower threshold anytime soon.… Continue reading

President calls for border wall funding in televised address

President calls for border wall funding in televised address

President Donald Trump made a somber televised plea for border wall funding… Continue reading

  • Jan 8, 2019
  • By Catherine Lucey, Jill Colvin and Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press
President calls for border wall funding in televised address

Annexation on special election ballot for fire district

Voters will decide if the city of Port Townsend will be annexed into the East Jefferson Fire Rescue District during a special… Continue reading

Bill Peach fined $600 for campaign finance violations

Bill Peach fined $600 for campaign finance violations

The state Public Disclosure Commission took the extraordinary step of fining Clallam County Commissioner Bill Peach $600 for four campaign finance violations. Agency… Continue reading

Bill Peach fined $600 for campaign finance violations

Timber Innovation Act heads to president’s desk

Legislation that aims to accelerate the research and development of wood for use in construction projects is heading to the president’s desk… Continue reading

Kilmer blasts agency for lack of answers on reimbursement cuts

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer sent a strongly worded letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, lambasting the agency for refusing… Continue reading

Washington voters weigh federal races, carbon tax, gun law

Washington voters weigh federal races, carbon tax, gun law

Broad changes to gun policy and what could be the first carbon tax in the nation… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2018
  • By Rachel La Corte Associated Press
Washington voters weigh federal races, carbon tax, gun law

Recount finds no change in District Court II judge race

An unofficial recount upheld Erik Rohrer’s 28-vote victory over John Black in the general election race for Clallam County District Court II… Continue reading

Clallam Canvassing Board approves recount in District Court II judge race

Clallam Canvassing Board approves recount in District Court II judge race

The Clallam County Auditor’s Office will recount by hand ballots for the race for District Court II judge. The Clallam County Canvassing… Continue reading

Clallam Canvassing Board approves recount in District Court II judge race

Recount requested in Clallam District Court II race

A recount of votes is planned in the general election race between John Black and Eric Rohrer for the District Court II… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula legislators discuss ban on plastic bags

Lawmakers representing the North Olympic Peninsula have mixed feelings about a proposed state-wide ban on single-use plastic carryout bags. State Rep. Mike… Continue reading

Three state legislative races heading for recounts

Three state legislative races are heading to a hand recount after election results are certified this… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2018
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press

Rohrer maintains led over Black for judgeship

Erik Rohrer maintained his lead over John Black on Thursday by 24 votes in the race for West End Clallam County District… Continue reading

Rohrer pulls ahead of Black in District Court 2 race after fourth count

It took eight days, but Erik Rohrer pulled ahead of John Black on Tuesday by 27 votes in the last large tally… Continue reading