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Washington state budget outlook predicts a shortfall of more than $2 billion

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State lawmakers are facing a projected budget gap of more than $2 billion for the next… Continue reading

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Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski

Chimney fire serves as seasonal reminder, firefighting agency says

PORT TOWNSEND — It's the season for chimney fires, as East Jefferson Fire-Rescue personnel were reminded by a chimney fire in the 2300 block of… Continue reading

Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski
President Barack Obama  —(Associated Press photo)

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama tugged to act quickly on immigration

By Erica Werner The Associated Press (Click on the Nation/World dropdown at the top of this page for the latest on the issue from AP… Continue reading

President Barack Obama  —(Associated Press photo)

Questions remain after researchers link pathogen to devastating sea star disease

By Jeff Barnard The Associated Press Scientists have isolated a virus they are pretty sure is causing the mysterious disease that has killed millions of… Continue reading

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What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

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Carbon cap report to Gov. Inslee may spur action statewide, but obstacles remain

By Phuong Le The Associated Press SEATTLE — A panel convened by Gov. Jay Inslee to study how to put a price on carbon pollution… Continue reading

Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski

Chimney fire serves as seasonal reminder, firefighting agency says

PORT TOWNSEND — It's the season for chimney fires, as East Jefferson Fire-Rescue personnel were reminded by a chimney fire in the 2300 block of… Continue reading

Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski
President Barack Obama  —(Associated Press photo)

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama tugged to act quickly on immigration

By Erica Werner The Associated Press (Click on the Nation/World dropdown at the top of this page for the latest on the issue from AP… Continue reading

President Barack Obama  —(Associated Press photo)
Julann Spromberg

Research showing way toward solution on stormwater pollution and its threat to salmon

By Phuong Le The Associated Press POULSBO — Just hours into the experiment, the prognosis was grim for salmon that had been submerged in rain… Continue reading

Julann Spromberg
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What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

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BRIEFLY: Fortin out as mayor in Victoria . . . and other news in brief

Peninsula Daily News and PDN news sources VICTORIA — Two-term Mayor Dean Fortin was apparently defeated by 89 votes by a city councilwoman, Saturday’s election… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s business meetings

■ Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly ­luncheon meetings are held on the first and third Mondays at noon in the second-floor meeting… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson

UPDATE: Seahawks medical staff among NFL staffs raided by federal drug agents

By Jim Litke The Associated Press Federal drug enforcement agents showed up unannounced Sunday to check at least three visiting NFL teams' medical staffs as… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson

Washington state health exchange is working again (* With Q&A on how to sign up * )

By The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — See related story, "Q&A as new signups begin for insurance under the federal Affordable Care Act" — https://giftsnap.shop/article/20141115/NEWS/311159977%E2%80%A6 Continue reading

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Woman hurt in predawn rollover on icy highway near Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A woman was injured today when the SUV she was driving hit ice on a curve and overturned. The 5:30 a.m. mishap… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s business meetings

■ Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly ­luncheon meetings are held on the first and third Mondays at noon in the second-floor meeting… Continue reading

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick

Federal drug agents raid NFL medical staffs after games

By Jim Litke The Associated Press Federal drug enforcement agents showed up unannounced Sunday to check at least two visiting NFL teams’ medical staffs as… Continue reading

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick
UPDATE: Washington state health exchange reopens online today after glitch halts it Saturday

UPDATE: Washington state health exchange reopens online today after glitch halts it Saturday

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington's health care exchange shut down after the first few hours of open online enrollment Saturday… Continue reading

UPDATE: Washington state health exchange reopens online today after glitch halts it Saturday