Politics

Jefferson County Commissioner candidates talk housing

Development issues take lead at candidate forum

 

District 24 incumbents spar with challengers at forum

Republican challengers take aim at Democrat majority

 

Voters invited to submit questions for Secretary of State forum

The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund is seeking questions to present to candidates for the position of Washington Secretary of… Continue reading

 

Clallam Election Results: Outcomes unchanged in primary

Clallam County elections officials counted 3,466 late-arriving primary ballots Thursday, raising voter turnout from 30.3 percent to 36.7 percent. The new ballots… Continue reading

Rachel Anderson

Sequim city council member recognized

The Association of Washington Cities has awarded a Certificate of Municipal Leadership to Sequim City Council member Rachel Anderson. The certificate program recognizes… Continue reading

Rachel Anderson
Six of nine candidates for the vacant Sequim city council seat participated in a forum hosted by the Sequim Good Governance League on Feb. 9. They included, clockwise from top left, Vicki Lowe, Daryl Scott Ness, Janine Bocciardi, Kathy Downer, Rachel Anderson and Lowell Rathbun. David Rich could not participate due to a family obligation, Cynthia Dinan was ill and Autumn Wolfgang could not be reached. Candidates will be interviewed in a special meeting by city councilors Monday.

Sequim City Council applicants talk priorities, views

Second forum moved to Monday night

Six of nine candidates for the vacant Sequim city council seat participated in a forum hosted by the Sequim Good Governance League on Feb. 9. They included, clockwise from top left, Vicki Lowe, Daryl Scott Ness, Janine Bocciardi, Kathy Downer, Rachel Anderson and Lowell Rathbun. David Rich could not participate due to a family obligation, Cynthia Dinan was ill and Autumn Wolfgang could not be reached. Candidates will be interviewed in a special meeting by city councilors Monday.

Sequim Planning Commission extends deadline for vacancy applications

The application deadline for two vacancies on the Sequim Planning Commission has been extended to Feb. 26. Applicants, who must be residents of… Continue reading

Sequim mayor to host Coffee with the Mayor on Thursday

William Armacost will host Coffee with the Mayor at 8 a.m. Thursday. The informal meeting will be broadcast on KSQM radio, 91.5 FM,… Continue reading

The Capitol in Olympia where members of the National Guard work with the Washington State Patrol to protect the Capitol campus ahead of the state Legislature opening its 2021 legislative session Monday, as several protests and rallies are expected. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Washington state Legislature convenes under tight security

Security fencing at the state Capitol was defended by National Guard members Monday as the Legislature convened amid concerns that armed groups might… Continue reading

The Capitol in Olympia where members of the National Guard work with the Washington State Patrol to protect the Capitol campus ahead of the state Legislature opening its 2021 legislative session Monday, as several protests and rallies are expected. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)