Photo Christi BaronSome Forks Elementary students and staff looked ready to hit the woods last Friday as they dressed in their best logger gear for Hickory Shirt – Heritage Days. After the serious shots came the silly ones, proving that celebrating our roots is always more fun with a little laughter.

Published 1:30 am Thursday, October 23, 2025

CLALLAM COUNTY – The General Election is underway! Ballots were mailed on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, to all active eligible voters in Clallam County. Military and overseas voters’ ballots were mailed on September 19, 2025. Ballots will begin to arrive in mailboxes over the next week.

The purpose of the General Election is to approve or reject State Measures, County Charter Amendments, Local Propositions, and to elect officials to local public offices.

Official Ballot Drop Boxes are open throughout Clallam County and ballot collection is underway. Return your ballot by Official Ballot Drop Box or by mail, no stamp is needed. Your ballot must be deposited in an Official Ballot Drop Box by 8 PM or postmarked by Election Day, November 4, 2025. If mailed, the USPS recommends that you mail a full week before Election Day.

Voters returning their ballot less than a week before Election Day are encouraged to use an Official Ballot Drop Box to ensure your ballot is received on time.

There are nine Official Ballot Drop Boxes throughout Clallam County. Locations can be viewed at www.VoteWA.gov and are listed in your ballot packet.

Registered voters who do not receive a ballot packet by October 24 should call or visit the Elections and Voter Registration Office for a replacement. Voters can also securely access a replacement ballot delivered online by logging into www.VoteWA.gov.

Printed statewide Voters’ Pamphlets were mailed to all Clallam County residences. A printable copy is available at www.ClallamCountyWA.gov/Elections. An Online Voters’ Guide is also available at www.VoteWA.gov.