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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 ending state government monopoly on liquor sales… Continue reading

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 Schneider as their new general manager, according… Continue reading

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, according to a report by ESPN.com at… Continue reading

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 spring break, the Food and Drug Administration… Continue reading

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 money via text message for Haitian relief… Continue reading

Tanker SeaRiver Kodiak under way after losing power in Alaska

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An oil tanker that lost power Sunday while leaving Alaska’s Prince William Sound is under… Continue reading

Deal reportedly near for O’Brien to leave “Tonight”

By Lynn Elber The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — In an agreement close to completion, "Tonight" host Conan O'Brien would leave NBC and free Jay… Continue reading

Gov. Gregoire wants to create 40,000 jobs

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire wants to combat the state's high unemployment rate by drawing new businesses to… Continue reading

Conan says no thanks to NBC move

The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Conan O’Brien says he’s rejecting NBC’s attempt to move “The Tonight Show” to a post-midnight slot to accommodate Jay… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Sarah Palin takes Fox News commentator job

By Rachel D'Oro The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate, will return to her broadcast… Continue reading

URGENT: Bogachiel River expected to top flood stage tonight

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN WASHINGTON... BOGACHIEL RIVER NEAR LAPUSH AFFECTING CLALLAM COUNTY. HEAVY… Continue reading

It’s official — Pete Carroll to coach Seattle Seahawks

By Gregg Bell The Associated Press SEATTLE — Pete Carroll is gone from USC and back in the NFL, taking over as coach of the… Continue reading

NBC canceling Leno’s prime-time show — what happens to Conan O’Brien?

The Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. — NBC said today it decided to pull the plug on the Jay Leno experiment when some affiliate stations considered… Continue reading

Port Townsend ferry passes inspection, back on route at 5:15 p.m.

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT TOWNSEND — The Washington state ferry Steilacoom II is resuming service on the Port Townsend-Keystone run. Ferry system spokeswoman… Continue reading

SPORTS UPDATE: ‘Not so fast’ on Pete Carroll becoming Seahawks coach

By Gregg Bell The Associated Press SEATTLE — Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks do not have an agreement despite widespread reports but are closing… Continue reading

UPDATE: Second person dead in crash of small plane near Sequim

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEQUIM — A Clallam County sheriff’s spokesman confirmed a second death in the crash of a single-engine plan near Sequim… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Federal court says Washington’s felony inmates should get vote

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Incarcerated felons should be allowed to vote in Washington to ensure that racial minorities are protected… Continue reading

Court rules that felony inmates should be allowed to vote in Washington state

By RACHEL LA CORTE The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Incarcerated felons should be allowed to vote in Washington to ensure that racial minorities are protected… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Report to Obama shows intelligence lapses persist

By Calvin Woodward and Philip Elliott The Associated Press HONOLULU — U.S. security chiefs briefed President Barack Obama on Thursday about missteps in the lead-up… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER

The Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. security chiefs briefed President Barack Obama on Thursday about missteps in the lead-up to the attempted Detroit jetliner… Continue reading