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State bans Capitol holiday displays, tree to stay
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The Christmas tree can stay — but no more Nativity scene. That’s the…
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Attorneys general form mortgage fraud task force
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Ten state attorneys general and four federal agencies have announced the formation of…
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L.A. coroner rules Michael Jackson’s death a homicide
By Thomas Watkins The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that…
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Ancient man hurt coasts, scientists say
Peninsula Daily News news sources NEW YORK — The idea that primitive hunter-gatherers lived in harmony with the…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obamas start 10-day vacation
By Philip Elliott The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama left the White House on Friday for…
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Police: Reality TV star found dead
The Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A reality show contestant wanted for murder in the gruesome death…
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Hurricane Ridge Road reopened until dark
The 17-mile Hurricane Ridge Road will reopen today for daylight use only, as long as conditions remain safe.…
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Olympic, other national park visits up in first half of year
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — There might have been an economic downturn,…
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British Columbia shuts down its tourism agency
In a move that has stunned British Columbia’s tourism industry, the provincial government has killed off Tourism B.C.,…
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Clallam, Jefferson unemployment rates drop — state’s does, too
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press Unemployment rates in Clallam and Jefferson counties dropped in July —…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Delay, not shortage, expected in swine flu vaccine
By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. won’t have nearly as much swine flu vaccine…
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Park Service says visits to national parks are up
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — It could be the upside of the economic downturn: The…
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Dungeness River poaching incident stirs Fish and Wildlife patrol increase
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Fish and Wildlife Department says low streamflows this time of year…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Cheney working on memoirs
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney believes his old boss, President George W. Bush,…
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Federal test standards impossible, top schools chief says
By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — Results from last spring’s statewide tests show Washington students…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: GM will build new factory for batteries for 230 mpg electric cars
The Associated Press BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — General Motors Co. chief Fritz Henderson says a new $43 million…
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Another congressman’s town hall meeting in baseball stadium
The Associated Press EVERETT — Anticipating a large crowd, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen moved his town hall meeting…
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Rep. Baird alerts police to threats
The Associated Press TACOMA — A Washington state congressman who has criticized recent town-hall meetings for having a…
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Foes of gay partnership law receiving threats, want donor names kept secret
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Writer OLYMPIA — Sponsors of a campaign to overturn the state’s domestic…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gregoire makes 7 trips to D.C. since Obama inauguration
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire has made seven trips to the nation’s capital since President…