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Latest on rebates: Senate Democrats mull adding retirees to rebate plan, extending jobless benefits

The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Retirees living off Social Security are frustrated that they won't get tax rebate checks through a bipartisan economic stimulus package… Continue reading

Sides agree on $600-$1,200 tax rebate for Americans around May

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — If you get a pay envelope, Uncle Sam's about to put a little something extra in it. And he wants… Continue reading

State’s gay marriage law might be expanded

By Rachel La Corte, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are looking to expand the state's domestic partnership law by granting same-sex couples more than… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman figures into return of ancient mask to Alaskan Natives

By Rachel D'Oro, The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Four decades after it was abandoned, King Island holds an almost mystical pull for former residents… Continue reading

Gregoire touts ‘great progress’ in State of State address

By David Ammons, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire, who faces a potentially bruising battle for re-election this fall, on Tuesday touted what… Continue reading

Gregoire proposes sobriety checkpoints for drivers

By David Ammons, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire on Monday proposed "sobriety checkpoints" in selected high-accident areas as part of the state's… Continue reading

Port Townsend-to-Seattle ferry service ends

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND - The passenger ferry MV Snohomish made its last run between Port Townsend and Seattle on Sunday,… Continue reading

Revered reverend applauded for 40 years at Port Angeles church

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES - For exactly 40 years this month, Omer Vigoren has been the pastor at Bethany Pentecostal Church.… Continue reading

Clallam’s historic third Superior Court judge sworn in

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES - Judge Brooke Taylor was sworn in on Wednesday afternoon as Clallam County's third Superior Court judge,… Continue reading

Freak winds blow down trees, heavy objects

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News The new year began with scattered bursts of wind from Blyn to Neah Bay downing trees, breaking power lines… Continue reading

Community dedication behind PDN’s Peninsula Home Fund

By Tim Hockett, for Peninsula Daily News EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of articles on the Peninsula Home Fund. The next article… Continue reading

Early Dungeness crab landings good

By Debbie Preston, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Despite spotty soft shell crab conditions early in the season, coastal tribal crab fishermen are cautiously optimistic after… Continue reading

FEMA extends relief assistance to Clallam, public works aid to Clallam and Jefferson counties

Peninsula Daily News news sources Individual Clallam County property owners who suffered damage in the Dec. 2-3 storm that blew across and flooded parts of… Continue reading

Congress seeks passport rule delay to 2009

Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON - Congress is seeking to delay a new security rule requiring passports at all U.S. border crossings next year… Continue reading

Coast Guard, ferry system to conduct special inspections

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE - The Coast Guard and Washington State Ferries are working together to inspect 12 ferries in the state fleet… Continue reading

Ferry service to Seattle now $6.70 round trip

Peninsula Daily News News Sources PORT TOWNSEND - Starting today, the temporary passenger ferry service between Seattle and Port Townsend that began last week, and… Continue reading

Home Fund makes the difference for mom and autistic son

By Tim Hockett, For Peninsula Daily News EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of articles on the Peninsula Home Fund. To donate, print… Continue reading

Influential state lawmakers, transportation officials urging Gregoire to scrap Steel Electric ferries this week

Peninsula Daily News news sources The state's Steel Electric ferry fleet - the only type of car ferry that can ply the Port Townsend-Keystone route… Continue reading

Did overlogging contribute to floods?

The Associated Press SEATTLE — Since Lewis County’s last “100-year flood” a decade ago, the county has granted more than 100 permits for new development… Continue reading

I-5 may reopen tonight; Gregoire asks for federal help

By Curt Woodward, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire today requested a White House emergency declaration to trigger help for thousands of homeowners… Continue reading