By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Writer OLYMPIA — The notion of a state income tax, long politically taboo, is officially being considered by top… Continue reading
The Associated Press ISSAQUAH — Costco Wholesale Corp. said it will shut its two home furnishing stores in July due to the recession. Costco, one… Continue reading
The Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has agreed to the liquidation of Fresno, Calif.-based Gottschalks, which operates 55 department stores and… Continue reading
By JEFF BARNARD AP Environmental Writer GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Obama administration has notified a federal court that it will not defend the Bush… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Despite snow in the Olympics, Cascade passes and other parts of Washington, the Transportation Department is not extending today's deadline… Continue reading
By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON — General Motors is on a short leash, Chrysler even shorter. President Barack Obama asserted unprecedented government control… Continue reading
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT — He doesn't know exactly what the Obama administration wants him to cut, but Fritz Henderson, the new… Continue reading
PDN news sources PORT ANGELES — Gottschalks Inc., which operates downtown Port Angeles' largest department store, will be liquidated after it failed on Monday to… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A team from Seattle Prep took top honors in the statewide high school YMCA Mock Trial Competition and is eligible… Continue reading
The Associated Press SEATTLE — Pontoons with a new section of roadway for the Hood Canal floating bridge were towed out of Seattle’s Elliott Bay… Continue reading
PDN news sources PORT ANGELES — Gottschalks Inc., which operates downtown Port Angeles' largest department store, will be liquidated after it failed on Monday to… Continue reading
By Nicholas Geranios The Associated Press SPOKANE — The quest for squeaky-clean dishes has turned some law-abiding people in Spokane into dishwater-detergent smugglers. They are… Continue reading
By Matthew Lee The Associated Press MONTERREY, Mexico --. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton promised Thursday to help Mexico end soaring drug-related violence along… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire today signs a bill that requires shippers, tankers and large vessels to pay for a year-round rescue… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news sources FRESNO, Calif. — The fate of Gottschalks Inc. and its Port Angeles store hangs in the balance this week as… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press SEATTLE — An FBI probe of a major lobbyist may extend to campaign donations to at least two… Continue reading
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The National Rifle Association has appealed a federal court ruling that blocked a Bush administration policy allowing… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The wounded economy took another bite out of state government's checkbook on Thursday, pushing the budget… Continue reading
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — A judge has blocked a federal rule allowing people to carry concealed, loaded guns in national parks… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The wounded economy took another bite out of state government's checkbook today, pushing the budget deficit to nearly $9 billion… Continue reading
