Jefferson County

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

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 percent in the top-two primary election race for the District 1 seat on the Jefferson County commission.

Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat
Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

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 the 6th Congressional District seat.

Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

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 three free concerts in Olympic National Park.

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 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Saturday for the Joyce Daze Parade.

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 night: Are your whales getting enough salmon?

Regulators approve clean-water rules connected to fish consumption

Regulators approve clean-water rules connected to fish consumption

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

Regulators approve clean-water rules connected to fish consumption

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 lifts the misery right out.

Climate change may be causing some Protection Island gulls to turn to cannibalism

Climate change may be causing some Protection Island gulls to turn to cannibalism

Over the past 60 years, ocean temperatures have increased about 15 times faster than any other time over the past 10,000 years.

Climate change may be causing some Protection Island gulls to turn to cannibalism
Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call

Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call

Incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee and challenger Bill Bryant easily advanced through the primary to the November ballot Tuesday, as did U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and opponent Chris Vance.

Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call
Obstruction Point Road reopened to public; no growth seen in fires

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 saw no growth over the weekend.

Obstruction Point Road reopened to public; no growth seen in fires
Key things to know about today’s state primary

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.

Key things to know about today’s state primary
Clallam, Jefferson county voters slow to vote in today’s primary

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

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

Clallam, Jefferson county voters slow to vote in today’s primary
Agnew quadriplegic to take long ride in wheelchair to illustrate need for accessible trails

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 bring attention to the need for pathways accessible to disabled people.

Agnew quadriplegic to take long ride in wheelchair to illustrate need for accessible trails
Field is crowded in race for Washington lieutenant governor

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 the office. Eleven candidates have filed.

Field is crowded in race for Washington lieutenant governor
Free outdoor concerts scheduled this week across North Olympic Peninsula

Free outdoor concerts scheduled this week across North Olympic Peninsula

Take your lawn chairs, your sunglasses, maybe a bite to eat and enjoy free outdoors concerts in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend this week.

Free outdoor concerts scheduled this week across North Olympic Peninsula
Police: Man read gun manual just before attack on party in Mukilteo

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 his AR-15 rifle that he parked his car and read the manual just before the attack.

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