By Don Nelson State Sen. Brad Hawkins (R-East Wenatchee) heard some common themes during his three-day “listening” tour of the 12th Legislative District, as he individually met with constituents in the four counties that make up the large district. Hawkins’ stops included Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Chelan, Cashmere, Coulee City, Soap Lake, Waterville, Bridgeport and then Twisp […]
District 12
Candidate filings have closed for primary elections
Filings have closed for the Aug. 7 primary elections for state and local offices. In Okanogan County, at least three county positions will be filled by newcomers. Sheriff Frank Rogers said earlier that he was retiring. Six people have filed for the position: Michael Blake of Okanogan (prefers Republican); Kevin Newport of Omak (prefers Republican); […]
Election 2018 notes
• Another District 12 candidate JD Greening, a former congressional staffer and Navy veteran, has entered the state representative race in Legislative District 12. Greening, a Republican who lives in Wenatchee, is the fourth announced candidate to fill the position being vacated by Cary Condotta, who recently announced that he will not seek re-election after serving […]
