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The incident happened on the National Mall

Man sets himself on fire on the National Mall

WASHINGTON — A man set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation's capital as passers-by rushed over to help douse the flames,… Continue reading

The incident happened on the National Mall
Police officers huddle near the black Infiniti  following the shooting today. The Associated Press

2nd UPDATE — Capitol Hill Shooting: Woman driver dead; young child inside car during chase, gunfire

By The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE To follow this breaking news story and other national-international news, go to the "Nation/World" button at the top of… Continue reading

Police officers huddle near the black Infiniti  following the shooting today. The Associated Press

Health care exchange in Washington state has more problems; website offline until this evening

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington state’s new health insurance exchange experienced more problems on Wednesday, its second day of operation.… Continue reading

SHUTDOWN Q&A: Finding your way through the federal shutdown

SHUTDOWN Q&A: Finding your way through the federal shutdown

By Brian Knowlton and Andrew Siddons The New York Times The shutdown of the federal government has created widespread confusion. Here are some questions and… Continue reading

SHUTDOWN Q&A: Finding your way through the federal shutdown
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Boy Scouts from Forks present the flag

FORKS BOY SCOUT Troop 1467 presented the flag at the last Seattle Mariner game of the season Sunday in Seattle. From left are, Zach Carlson,… Continue reading

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Federal government shutdown: No progress on ending stalemate

By Peninsula Daily News staff and Associated Press TO FOLLOW THE shutdown story and other national-international news, go to the "Nation/World" button at the top… Continue reading

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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to the media about Washington state's new health insurance exchange during a news conference in Olympia on Monday. Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press

State health exchange website chokes on first morning, healed by afternoon

By Donna Blankinship and Rachel La Corte The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News staff EDITOR'S NOTE: — The Washington Healthplanfinder is online at www.wahealthplanfinder.org.… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to the media about Washington state's new health insurance exchange during a news conference in Olympia on Monday. Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press
Tom Clancy in 1996.

Tom Clancy, best-selling novelist of military thrillers, dies at 66 in Baltimore

The New York Times BALTIMORE — Tom Clancy, whose complex, adrenaline-fueled military novels made him one of the world’s best-selling and best-known authors, died on… Continue reading

Tom Clancy in 1996.
A closed sign on the road to Elwha Valley in Olympic National Park today.  -- Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

UPDATE — GOP says it will seek legislation to reopen national parks; Democrats say no

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — House and Senate Democrats said they'll reject a bid by Republicans to reopen portions of the government, including national parks… Continue reading

A closed sign on the road to Elwha Valley in Olympic National Park today.  -- Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Washington state health exchange ready to launch today

Washington state health exchange ready to launch today

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE: — The Washington Healthplanfinder is online at www.wahealthplanfinder.org. Or you can phone 855-923-4633 weekdays from 7:30… Continue reading

Washington state health exchange ready to launch today
What the federal shutdown affects — and what it doesn't affect

What the federal shutdown affects — and what it doesn’t affect

By Peninsula Daily News news services Here's how services will — or will not — be affected by the federal government shutdown: ■   Air… Continue reading

What the federal shutdown affects — and what it doesn't affect
URGENT — Government is shutting down in budget impasse

URGENT — Government is shutting down in budget impasse

By Peninsula Daily News and New York Times News Service WASHINGTON — A series of rapid-fire back and forth legislative maneuvers by the House, Senate… Continue reading

URGENT — Government is shutting down in budget impasse

News briefs: Mental health training; woodworkers club; coffee with Sequim mayor; ‘great discussions’ group.

Mental health training set on Peninsula PORT ANGELES — Peninsula Behavioral Health is offering Mental Health First Aid training to the Olympic Peninsula this fall.… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Scott Kennedy

This week’s North Olympic Peninsula business meetings . . . and other business briefs

By Peninsula Daily News staff and The Associated press North Olympic Peninsula business association meetings this week (all of the meetings are open to the… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Scott Kennedy
Amazing! Seahawks pull out come-from-behind victory in Houston

Amazing! Seahawks pull out come-from-behind victory in Houston

The Associated Press HOUSTON — The Seahawks used their vaunted defense to force overtime, and Russell Wilson and the offense finished off the Houston Texans… Continue reading

Amazing! Seahawks pull out come-from-behind victory in Houston
UPDATE — High winds forecast on edges of North Olympic Peninsula, mountains

UPDATE — High winds forecast on edges of North Olympic Peninsula, mountains

THE NATIONAL WEATHER Service this morning issued this urgent weather message about heavy winds this afternoon and overnight. FOR MORE DETAILS, here are reports from… Continue reading

UPDATE — High winds forecast on edges of North Olympic Peninsula, mountains
Forks running back Dimitri Sampson (40) plows through the middle of Tenino's defensive line with help of teammate Tanner Robison (58). Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks falls short in triple overtime

By Jordan Goodman For Peninsula Daily News FORKS — The Forks Spartans lost their homecoming game to Tenino 21-20 when their two-point conversion failed in… Continue reading

Forks running back Dimitri Sampson (40) plows through the middle of Tenino's defensive line with help of teammate Tanner Robison (58). Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
House passes bill linking government financing to health law delay

House passes bill linking government financing to health law delay

By New York Times News Service WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives, under the shadow of a looming government shutdown, voted early Sunday morning (late… Continue reading

House passes bill linking government financing to health law delay
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Workmanship blamed for 2011 tear in 737’s roof

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — A National Transportation Safety Board report blames shoddy workmanship for a tear in the roof of a Southwest Airlines… Continue reading

In this April 4

Body of hiker recovered near Mount Rainier

By The Associated Press LONGMIRE — Crews have recovered the body of a hiker from the steep slopes below a popular hiking trail at Mount… Continue reading