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UPDATED — Las Vegas shooting suspect arrested in Los Angeles

By KEN RITTER The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A self-described pimp was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles, ending a weeklong manhunt that began after… Continue reading

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State Supreme Court strikes down 2/3 rule for tax increases

By Donna Gordon Blankinship and Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Supreme Court has struck down a requirement for a two-thirds… Continue reading

VIDEO — Count the flowers! How VIctoria is promoting itself in February

A video from the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce: "Join Greater Victorians in counting their blessing — and their blooms — this February as we… Continue reading

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Recession oppression? Want to share in $74 million in employee bonuses? Work for Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — Alaska Air Group says it gave nearly 13,000 employees about $74 million in bonuses Wednesday for exceeding 2012 financial… Continue reading

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The state ferry Chetzemoka

Proposal to allow our state ferries to be built outside Washington

By JONATHAN KAMINSKY The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Under a proposal receiving a hearing in the state Senate Transportation Committee, ferries plying the Puget Sound… Continue reading

The state ferry Chetzemoka
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Hunt continues for prime suspect in Las Vegas shooting

By KEN RITTER The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A 26-year-old man was being sought Sunday as the prime suspect in a pre-dawn shooting on… Continue reading

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Americans spent $53 billion on pets last year

By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES – The U.S. economy may have remained sluggish last year but Americans refused to scrimp on their pets, with… Continue reading

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Surviving members of the first American expedition team to reach the top of Mt. Everest are interviewed.  From left

Port Townsend’s Jim Whittaker reunited with Everest climbing team in California (with related video)

Peninsula Daily News news services BERKELEY, Calif. — It might be hard to conceive now, in an era of extreme sports and ultra-light equipment, but… Continue reading

Surviving members of the first American expedition team to reach the top of Mt. Everest are interviewed.  From left
Jefferson Transit operator John Maiden recently received a plaque for 30 years of service from the Jefferson Transit Authority Board. Maiden started his career with Transit on Jan. 25

Business Briefs: Kuh joins Craft3, new PA hair salon, upcoming meetings and workshops

BUSINESS GROUP MEETINGS on the North Olympic Peninsula this week (all these meetings are open to the public): Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce —… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit operator John Maiden recently received a plaque for 30 years of service from the Jefferson Transit Authority Board. Maiden started his career with Transit on Jan. 25
In this photo provided by crabber Adam Miller out of Westport

Gelatinous sea creatures wash up on Peninsula, S. Washington beaches

By Doug Esser The Associated Press The same gelatinous sea creatures that clogged the intake at a California nuclear power plant last spring have shown… Continue reading

In this photo provided by crabber Adam Miller out of Westport
Oscars preview: View trailers of Best Picture nominees, more

Oscars preview: View trailers of Best Picture nominees, more

Want to view trailers on the movies up for Academy Award honors tonight? (KOMO-TV channel 4, 4 p.m. pre-coverage; 5:30 p.m. ceremonies begin) Click here:… Continue reading

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2nd UPDATE — Suspect sought, black SUV found, in Las Vegas shooting

By KEN RITTER The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A black SUV was found Saturday in Las Vegas, where police named a 26-year-old man as… Continue reading

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The nation’s top deadbeat dad: Former Tacoma resident owes nearly $260,000 in child support

By The Associated Press TACOMA — Kenneth Jones, a 52-year-old former Tacoma resident, owes nearly $260,000 in child support, topping a federal list of the… Continue reading

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The surf churns this morning at First Beach near LaPush in this photo taken from the Forks Chamber of Commerce webcam. forkswa.com

Rough West End weather; mountain avalanches possible

The current storm bringing rain to lower elevations of the Olympic Peninsula and snow in the mountains is especially stirring things up on the West… Continue reading

The surf churns this morning at First Beach near LaPush in this photo taken from the Forks Chamber of Commerce webcam. forkswa.com
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Pot-related bills advance in state Legislature

By GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press SEATTLE — Two marijuana-related bills advanced today (Thursday) in the state Legislature, with committees giving their OK to one… Continue reading

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Oscars preview: View trailers of Best Picture nominees, more

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Busted for pot? Questions raised in Olympia about bill to vacate arrest records

Busted for pot? Questions raised in Olympia about bill to vacate arrest records

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A bill that would allow people to have their Washington state misdemeanor marijuana convictions vacated drew some… Continue reading

Busted for pot? Questions raised in Olympia about bill to vacate arrest records
Does it have a chance? 10-cent gas tax increase, bicycle fee fuel state House Dems' transportation plan

Does it have a chance? 10-cent gas tax increase, bicycle fee fuel state House Dems’ transportation plan

By Jonathan Kaminsky The Associated Press OLYMPIA — House Democrats unveiled a transportation revenue package today (Wednesday) that would raise $9.8 billion over the next… Continue reading

Does it have a chance? 10-cent gas tax increase, bicycle fee fuel state House Dems' transportation plan
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Oscars preview: View trailers of Best Picture nominees, more

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