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Report: State troopers underpaid and unhappy with management

The Associated Press SEATTLE — A new report commissioned by the state Legislature has found that Washington state troopers are not only underpaid, but they’re… Continue reading

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GOOD MONDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

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Washington Department of Transportation has no plans to change snow plow lights from yellow to red

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Officials with the Washington Department of Transportation say they have no plans to switch to flashing red lights on snowplows… Continue reading

Inmates walk past correctional officers at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton in February 2011. The Associated Press

At least 3 prisoners released in error committed new crimes

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — At least three state prisoners released early because of a computer error committed crimes during the… Continue reading

Inmates walk past correctional officers at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton in February 2011. The Associated Press

Columbia University: Massive landslide found in Alaska

By Rachel DÂ’Oro The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Scientists say they’ve discovered a massive landslide in an uninhabited area of eastern Alaska that’s the… Continue reading

Firefighter who survived blaze: ‘I remember everything’

By Jonel Aleccia The Seattle Times SEATTLE — The heat of last summer’s deadly Twisp River blaze has been replaced with the snow of a… Continue reading

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GOOD SUNDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

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A reindeer grazes in 2010 on the living roof of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. The Associated Press

Rudolph guides Santa’s sleigh with blue eyes? Scholarly paper explains the advantage to having a red nose

By Holly Ramer The Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. — Everyone knows Rudolph has a red nose but what about his eyes? Prompted by questions from… Continue reading

A reindeer grazes in 2010 on the living roof of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. The Associated Press

Analysts: Lifting oil-export ban unlikely to affect state immediately

By Hal Bernton McClatchy News Service With a 40-year oil-export ban lifted last week by Congress, Washington terminals that receive Bakken shale crude by rail… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee proposes millions for mental health services

SEATTLE — Gov. Jay Inslee's new budget proposal includes more than $137 million for the state's beleaguered mental health system at a time when it's… Continue reading

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MERRY CHRISTMAS MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

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Seals and California sea lions are seen on the docks of the East End Mooring Basin in Astoria

Scientists concerned that toxins from massive algae bloom could be killing sea lions, other marine mammals

By Jeff Burnside KOMO-News SEATTLE — The unprecedented algae bloom off the coast of the western United States, containing toxic domoic acid halting shellfish harvesting… Continue reading

Seals and California sea lions are seen on the docks of the East End Mooring Basin in Astoria

Showdown threatened between Agriculture secretary, Congress over funding for battling wildfires

By Mead Gruver The Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Federal budget brinkmanship could flare while wildfires are bearing down on U.S. communities after Agriculture Secretary… Continue reading

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GOOD THURSDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

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Emergency crews work at the scene of a fatal collision involving a charter bus

Regulators allow limited ‘Ride the Ducks’ restart after deadly crash

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A Seattle tour company involved in a deadly crash in September must gain approval of a… Continue reading

Emergency crews work at the scene of a fatal collision involving a charter bus
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GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

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Inmates walk past correctional officers at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton in February 2011. — The Associated Press

Over 3,000 Washington state prisoners mistakenly freed early

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — More than 3,000 prisoners in Washington have been mistakenly released early since 2002 because of an… Continue reading

Inmates walk past correctional officers at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton in February 2011. — The Associated Press

Analysts: Lifting oil-export ban unlikely to affect state immediately

By Hal Bernton McClatchy News Service With a 40-year oil-export ban lifted last week by Congress, Washington terminals that receive Bakken shale crude by rail… Continue reading

Federal judge rejects plans for killing ‘problem’ wolves in state

By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press SPOKANE — A federal judge has rejected plans by a federal agency to assist in the killing of… Continue reading

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GOOD TUESDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

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