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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Senate Democrats study state income tax, but Gregoire says no
By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The notion of a state income tax, long politically…
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State’s execution team resigns after Sequim man files lawsuit
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press WALLA WALLA — Four people designated to administer lethal injections to…
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Some Democrats in Olympic weigh creating state income tax — but not Gregoire
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Writer OLYMPIA — The notion of a state income tax, long politically…
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Costco to shut down its home furnishing stores (Sequim warehouse store unaffected)
The Associated Press ISSAQUAH — Costco Wholesale Corp. said it will shut its two home furnishing stores in…
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It’s official — Delaware judge agrees to Gottschalks liquidation
The Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has agreed to the liquidation of Fresno, Calif.-based…
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Obama administration standing up for northern spotted owl
By JEFF BARNARD AP Environmental Writer GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Obama administration has notified a federal court…
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Snow or no, studded tires must go — now
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Despite snow in the Olympics, Cascade passes and other parts of Washington, the…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: What Obama wants from automakers
By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON — General Motors is on a short leash, Chrysler even shorter.…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: GM, Chrysler race deadlines to hold off bankruptcy
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT — He doesn’t know exactly what the Obama administration wants him…
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Gottschalks to liquidate, go out of business
PDN news sources PORT ANGELES — Gottschalks Inc., which operates downtown Port Angeles’ largest department store, will be…
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Port Townsend team places in YMCA mock trial competition
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A team from Seattle Prep took top honors in the statewide high school…
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Hood Canal Bridge section departs Seattle for Port Gamble
The Associated Press SEATTLE — Pontoons with a new section of roadway for the Hood Canal floating bridge…
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Gottschalks reportedly to liquidate, go out of business
PDN news sources PORT ANGELES — Gottschalks Inc., which operates downtown Port Angeles’ largest department store, will be…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Phosphate ban in dishwasher detergents coming to Peninsula
By Nicholas Geranios The Associated Press SPOKANE — The quest for squeaky-clean dishes has turned some law-abiding people…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Clinton says Mexican violence threatens U.S. border states
By Matthew Lee The Associated Press MONTERREY, Mexico –. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton promised Thursday to…
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Gregoire signing bill for year-round Neah Bay rescue tug today
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire today signs a bill that requires shippers, tankers and large…
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Would-be Gottschalks buyers have Wednesday deadline
Peninsula Daily News news sources FRESNO, Calif. — The fate of Gottschalks Inc. and its Port Angeles store…
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FBI probe may uncover donations to Rep. Dicks
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press SEATTLE — An FBI probe of a major lobbyist may extend…
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NRA appeals ruling blocking guns in national parks
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The National Rifle Association has appealed a federal court ruling…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State deficit worsens; now estimated near $9 billion
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The wounded economy took another bite out of state…