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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State Senate OKs suspension of Initiative 960
By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Senate voted late Wednesday to temporarily suspend…
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UPDATE — Jim Hargrove, other senators vote to clear way for tax hikes
Peninsula Daily News News Services State Senate to try again on amending I-960 (UPDATE TO STORY BELOW) OLYMPIA…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Rep. Dicks likely to succeed Murtha as Pentagon-spending panel leader
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks is likely to succeed the late Rep. John Murtha…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Palin says ‘absurd’ not to ponder presidential bid
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin says it would be “absurd” for her not to consider running…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: U.S. may shift on policy toward gays in military
By Robert Burns Associated Press National Security Writer WASHINGTON — A cultural shift in the 17 years since…
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Alternate route to top of Hurricane Ridge worth the effort
By Seabury Blair Jr. For Peninsula Daily News If you’re a fan of winter recreation around this neck…
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Judge rules state underfunding education
By Paige Dickerson Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The state of Washington is not fulfilling its…
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UPDATE: Sentence for Port Angeles terrorist too soft, court rules; U.S. Attorney’s Office statement
Peninsula Daily News news services SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court ruled today that the 22-year prison…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Baptists say all they’re trying to do is help Haitian children
By FRANK BAJAK and PAISLEY DODDS,Associated Press Writers PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Ten U.S. Baptists arrested trying to take…
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SPORTS: Neah Bay’s Doherty paces Red Devils to easy win; other prep results
Compiled by Brent Sorenson PDN Sports Writer MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Drexler Doherty must love playing in the north…
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Mobile science lab comes to Neah Bay
By Donna Barr For Peninsula Daily News NEAH BAY — The Science Adventure Lab came to Neah Bay…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Lawmakers consider legalizing golf carts on streets, sidewalks
By Melissa Santos The News Tribune (via The Associated Press) TACOMA — Two state legislators are looking to…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Federal deficit projected at $1.35 trillion
By Andrew Taylor The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday rejected a plan backed by President…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Oprah polls as America’s top TV personality
Peninsula Daily News news sources Oprah Winfrey regained her throne as America’s favorite TV personality in 2009, but…
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Medical pot prescription doesn’t preclude police arrest or search, state high court rules
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The State Supreme Court says a doctor’s permission to use medical marijuana doesn’t…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Could the Legislature be getting serious about privatizing liquor sales in Washington?
Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — It’s possible that the state Legislature might seriously consider easing or…
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Seahawks reportedly pick Green Bay Packers exec as new general manager
By Gregg Bell AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks have chosen Green Bay Packers executive John…
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Update: Felix Hernandez’s new Mariners contract reportedly $80 million
Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE — Seattle Mariners’ right-hander Felix Hernandez has agreed to a multi-year contract,…
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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: FDA debates tougher cancer warning on tanning beds
By Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON — Just as millions head to tanning beds to prepare for…
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Cell phone texters raise $20 million for Haiti
Peninsula Daily News News Services NEW YORK — Americans who are turning to their cell phones to donate…