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Former Gov. Rosellini, 99, recovering from broken hip
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press SEATTLE — Former Washington Gov. Albert D. Rosellini is recovering from…
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State Supreme Court says tribal police can pursue off reservation
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that tribal police can pursue non-Native…
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Washington state close to another quarter-billion in the budget hole
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Washington’s government checkbook is expected to lose an additional $238 million over the…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: No ‘pending’ decision on troops to Afghanistan, Obama says
By Ben Feller The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday there will be no quick…
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Coast Guard rescues pair from sunken boat off Cape Alava
The Coast Guard rescued two men after their fishing vessel sank approximately 20 miles off Cape Alava, near…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Seattle’s Tatupu, other NFL players promise brains to concussion researchers
The Associated Press BOSTON — Three NFL players, including Seattle’s Lofa Tatupu, announced Monday they will donate their…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State considers selling naming rights or logo space on ferries
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Imagine sailing into Bainbridge Island on the ferry Starbucks. Or landing in Kingston…
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Prep football scores
From The Associated Press Washington state results from Friday Aberdeen 41, Fife 27 Adna 48, Pe Ell 0…
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Olympic National Park to be featured on U.S. quarter
Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON — Quarters used to buy souvenirs in Olympic National Park in 2011…
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11 end lives under assisted suicide law
Peninsula Daily News News Services SEATTLE — Eleven people have used prescribed drugs to end their lives during…
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2.5 percent increase in state ferry fares approved
Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE — The state Transportation Commission has voted to approve a 2.5 percent…
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Judge clears way for November vote on domestic-partnership law
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A judge has cleared the way for a public vote on expanded domestic…
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Washington commission voting on state ferry fare hike
Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE — The state Transportation Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a…
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WSU official: Swine flu outbreak may be easing
The Associated Press PULLMAN — A health official at Washington State University says the school’s swine flu outbreak…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Afghan president may avoid runoff in questionable ‘election’
The Associated Press KABUL — President Hamid Karzai nudged closer to the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Text this — 15 years in prison for driving and texting
Peninsula Daily News news services LOGAN, Utah — In most states, if somebody is texting behind the wheel…
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Judge sets Tuesday hearing in R-71 fight
Peninsula Daily News News Services OLYMPIA — An attempt to block a statewide vote on expanded benefits for…
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Going away for the holiday? Average price of gas in Washington $2.92
The Associated Press BELLEVUE — The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline…
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Private schools in Washington state hurt by recession
Peninsula Daily News News Services TACOMA — Enrollments are down and requests for financial aid are up as…
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NEW UPDATE — Names on gay partnership referendum petitions still under wraps
Peninsula Daily News News Services TACOMA — Signed petitions seeking a statewide vote on expanded gay partnerships will…