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By Nhatt Nichols, photos by Andrew Wiese Last night, every table at the Old Whiskey Mill was filled with Jefferson County Democrats eating dinner and nervously staring at the election coverage as presidential results came in from around the country. “The nerves kick in, the votes are being counted, we’
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="1600"] The proposed DNR timber sale named “Alley Cat” will log approximately 100 acres of mature legacy forest near the Elwha River and Little River in Clallam County. Alley Cat’s sale is scheduled to be approved by the Board of
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Sean Koomen, a former student of Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz, stands within a boat under construction. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Charlie Bermant Last month’s Democratic National Convention drew in a lot of people who’ve not
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poses with supporter Kim Vogley of Quilcene during a campaign stop this spring. Vogley created her dress, to show support for the candidate. (photo courtesy Kim Vogley) [/caption] Election Analysis by Charlie Bermant Supporting a third-party
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] As expected, republican candidates Matthew Roberson (State Representative, left) and Drew MacEwen (Congress) came second in their primaries, meaning that they’ll be on the ballot in November [/caption] Election Analysis by Charlie Bermant Political junkies love to play election
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Susan Stone brought a symbolic stuffed cat to last week’s Kamala Harris rally. [/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant Jefferson County Democrats last week held an impromptu rally in honor of Kamala Harris, the recently anointed presidential
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Congressional candidate Emily Randall serves Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton some beans. Her opponent, Hilary Franz, is in the background, along with Jefferson County Sheriff Joe Nole. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant Joe
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] State Senate candidate Marcia Kelbon, left, chats with Jefferson County District 1 candidate Heather Dudley-Nollette at a recent forum. [/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant The Washington State Primary, where all races are narrowed down to the top
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="940"] Clockwise from upper left: Fred Obee, Heidi Haney, Neil Nelson, and Theo Howard [/caption] by Charlie Bermant Four people applied for the open Port Townsend City Council position seeking to complete the term of Aislinn Palmer, who resigned in May.
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Democratic Legislative candidates Mike Chapman (left) and Steve Tharinger [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant The last “normal” General Election took place in November 2018. Since then, technology and COVID conspired to transform the
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Republican Congressional candidate Drew MacEwen, during a recent Port Townsend appearance. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant NEWS: Drew MacEwen Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen announced in December 2023 his intention to run
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Aislinn Palmer (left) and her city council colleague Amy Howard shown at Palmer’s garage giveaway last weekend. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [/caption] Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant The Port Townsend City Council is moving ahead with