A new face will greet visitors to Rep. Steve Tharinger’s office just in time for the start of the 30-day special session. Laura O’Neal, of Port Angeles, was recently hired…
Tharinger begins special session with new legislative assistant

A new face will greet visitors to Rep. Steve Tharinger’s office just in time for the start of the 30-day special session. Laura O’Neal, of Port Angeles, was recently hired…
Dear friends and neighbors, The special session starts one week from today, and I have been busy prepping for what will be an incredibly difficult task. That preparation has meant…
“This recession has had an unprecedented impact on our state’s economy, and after three straight years of deep budget cuts, we have very few options left. I understand just how…
“Since the recession slammed into us three years ago, we’ve slashed more than $10 billion in basic social services and essential public programs. Thousands of state employees have been riffed….
On Tuesday, the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition board unanimously approved six new board members to their ranks, including local Representative Steve Tharinger (D-Sequim). The new members bring expertise and…