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Governor vetoes legislative records exemption bill

Media coalition agrees to hold off on suit

  • Mar 2, 2018

Governor’s carbon tax bill falls short in Legislature

An amended version of Governor Jay Inslee’s proposal to tax carbon emissions to fight climate change… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2018
Legislation would see program for training armed staff at public schools

Legislation would see program for training armed staff at public schools

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow school administrators, and in some cases teachers,… Continue reading

Legislation would see program for training armed staff at public schools

Clallam County Relay for Life canceled this year, but fundraising to continue

The Clallam County Relay for Life is taking a break this year but local fundraising for the American Cancer Society never stops,… Continue reading

District legislator says he wouldn’t vote to override governor veto of public records legislation

Gov. Jay Inslee was weighing Thursday afternoon whether or not to veto the bill passed last… Continue reading

Peninsula students discuss ways to increase campus safety

Peninsula students discuss ways to increase campus safety

VIDEO: Students, educators, law enforcement officers talk on gun violence

Peninsula students discuss ways to increase campus safety
Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

State lawmakers have introduced a new bill in response to the high school shooting in Parkland,… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2018
  • By Taylor McAvoy WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

Urge Gov. Inslee to veto public records end-run

Editor’s Note: The correct phone number for the governor’s office is 360-902-4111. It shouldn’t be up to the state Legislature to make its own rules… Continue reading

Jefferson County accepts $112,500 grant for Memorial Field lighting

A state grant will help pay for the $250,000 project to replace the lighting system at Memorial Field. Jefferson County commissioners accepted… Continue reading

Sequim sidewalks, curbs by park expected by Lavender Festival

Sequim sidewalks, curbs by park expected by Lavender Festival

New sidewalks and curbs are expected to be installed near Carrie Blake Community Park by the time of the Sequim Lavender Festival this… Continue reading

Sequim sidewalks, curbs by park expected by Lavender Festival

Peninsula College student council to host forum on school gun violence Wednesday

In the wake of the school shooting earlier this month that left 17 people dead in Florida, Peninsula College’s Associated Student Council… Continue reading

Fire flares back up at destroyed house near Port Angeles

Fire flares back up at destroyed house near Port Angeles

Official says several propane tanks exploded in initial blaze on Alice Road.

Fire flares back up at destroyed house near Port Angeles
North Olympic Peninsula firefighters train to climb Columbia Center for a cause

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters train to climb Columbia Center for a cause

Margie Brueckner insisted she was feeling good Saturday while stepping in place, weighed down by firefighter gear and breathing from an oxygen… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters train to climb Columbia Center for a cause
Port Angeles schools chief selected; contract to be negotiated with Shelton man

Port Angeles schools chief selected; contract to be negotiated with Shelton man

The Port Angeles School Board members have unanimously chosen Pioneer School District’s superintendent as the district’s new top administrator. The board selected… Continue reading

Port Angeles schools chief selected; contract to be negotiated with Shelton man

State legislators pass exemption from Public Records Act and own disclosure rules

In votes with veto-proof-wide margins, state legislators made themselves exempt from the voter-approved Public Records Act… Continue reading

District 24 legislators vote for public records exemption bill

The three legislators who represent District 24 voted in favor of a bill they say improves public transparency of the legislative process. The… Continue reading

Jefferson Heart of Service award nominations accepted now

Jefferson Heart of Service award nominations accepted now

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

Jefferson Heart of Service award nominations accepted now
Legislators work to include Port Angeles pool in state funding

Legislators work to include Port Angeles pool in state funding

William Shore Memorial Pool is poised to receive $1.5 million in state funding and if the money is included in the final… Continue reading

Legislators work to include Port Angeles pool in state funding
SmileMobile helps keep children, moms healthy

SmileMobile helps keep children, moms healthy

There are several happy children and mothers in Jefferson County this week, smiling wide after a visit to a unique dental office… Continue reading

SmileMobile helps keep children, moms healthy
Legislator: Delay paying property taxes

Legislator: Delay paying property taxes

State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege is urging property owners to delay paying property tax bills they began receiving this week in anticipation… Continue reading

Legislator: Delay paying property taxes