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Republican Congressional candidate Drew MacEwen, during a recent Port Townsend appearance. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant NEWS: Drew MacEwen Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen announced in December 2023 his intention to run for the 6th District congressional seat
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Aislinn Palmer (left) and her city council colleague Amy Howard shown at Palmer’s garage giveaway last weekend. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant The Port Townsend City Council is moving ahead with the process to replace Position 2
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant The retirement announcement by six-term Democratic Congressman Derek Kilmer last November triggered a scramble to represent Washington State’s 6th Congressional District, which has a population of 773,605 (32,977 in Jefferson County) and includes the entirety of Jefferson, Clallam, Kitsap, Mason,
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Each month, The Beacon invites a different housing organization to contribute a column on housing solutions in Jefferson County. This month, the column is by Eric Jones from the Housing Solutions Network My daughter and I walk over to Salish Coast Elementary early today – we are normally among the “run
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant [caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Forks resident Hickory Grant is is challenging District 2 State Representative Steve Tharinger (courtesy photo). [/caption] There were a few surprises during last week’s candidate filing period, with unopposed candidates gaining competition
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant Correction: An earlier version of this stated, “County commissioners in Districts 1 and 2 are paid $93,847 per year, while District 3 earns $103,169.” We have added, “All three districts will receive the higher amount after this year's election.
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant [caption id align="alignnone" width="1633"] Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird, during a Port Townsend appearance on May 4. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Jefferson County Republicans had a big day on Saturday, May
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The Nigella and an NA Boulevardier, are just two of the Non-alcoholic drinks at Finistère [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Emily Henry “It’s helpful to have restrictions,” Alexander Moats explains while making me a non-alcoholic cocktail at Finistère’s bar. “I like the challenge and creativity in finessing
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Welcome to the feelings swamp By Amber Autumn Leaves Huntsman Dear Feral Feelings, I work in a small maintenance shop of 10 people. A co-worker is getting married and invited half of the shop to the wedding. I was not in the invited half. I have always gotten along just
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant State Representative Steve Tharinger is currently unopposed in his bid for an eighth term, but he expects a challenger to emerge during filing week. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Anyone who wants to run for public office has
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant [caption id align="alignnone" width="600"] Jefferson County Commissioner candidate Heather Dudley-Nollette discusses housing issues at the recent Connectivity Fair. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Longtime local entrepreneur Heather Dudley-Nollette will announce her candidacy
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant We begin the Long Run at The Beacon, taking readers on the roller coaster ride that is electoral politics. Here, we will provide insight into this year’s local races along with coverage of the state or national campaigns that impact Jefferson County.