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Study: Changing from violent to educational TV may improve kids' behavior

Study: Changing from violent to educational TV may improve kids’ behavior

By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP The Associated Press SEATTLE — Teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers’ behavior, even… Continue reading

Study: Changing from violent to educational TV may improve kids' behavior
Alex Bismore and his cat

After almost 5 years, cat and owner reunited thanks to microchip

By Sharon Salyer The Daily Herald EVERETT — Somehow, it seems much more logical that a dog might wander off. Outside, enjoying the fresh air.… Continue reading

Alex Bismore and his cat
Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles.

Stiffer penalties considered for attacks at a county courthouse

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press SEATTLE — It's already a felony to attack judges, court employees and county clerks doing their jobs in Washington… Continue reading

Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles.
White House launches college cost website

White House launches college cost website

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House has released a website — http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/higher-education/college-score-card — to help college-bound students have a better sense of… Continue reading

White House launches college cost website
Port Angeles designer

KONP’s on new FM frequency; chamber meetings this week; and other North Olympic Peninsula business briefs

THIS WEEK'S NORTH Olympic Peninsula business meetings: Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Weekly luncheon meetings normally are held Mondays at noon in the… Continue reading

Port Angeles designer
MV Chetzemoka state ferry Peninsula Daily News

Tilting state ferries will be fixed

By The Associated Press PORT TOWNSEND — Washington transportation officials are making adjustments to the Chetzemoka, Salish and Kennewick ferries to stop them from tilting… Continue reading

MV Chetzemoka state ferry Peninsula Daily News
Alexander Babin

2ND UPDATE — Russian region begins recovery from meteor fall (with video links; Cuban meteor report)

By The Associated Press 1. A COLLECTION OF Russian meteor strike videos: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx0y_xxEQ4_fBHB_x4tSujJNcgcjporba 2. RELATED STORY: Fireball streaks across California sky: http://hosted2.ap.org/WAPAN/APHome/Article_2013-02-16-California%20Fireball/id-5e4f156c15a242c291eea7218075113a 3. RELATED STORY:… Continue reading

Alexander Babin
In a screen grab from video taken by a dashboard camera

UPDATED — Meteor explodes over Russia, injuring more than 1,000 people and spreading panic

METEOR EXPLODES OVER RUSSIA . . . injuring more than 1,000 people and spreading panic in a city of 1 million as it blasted out… Continue reading

In a screen grab from video taken by a dashboard camera
Adam J. Lysiak is suspected of committing identity and mail theft in Jefferson

Suspect formally charged in mail-theft case

From the Port Townsend Police Department: PORT TOWNSEND – The initial sort of a thousand pounds of stolen mail is nearing completion, but the work… Continue reading

Adam J. Lysiak is suspected of committing identity and mail theft in Jefferson
Sean Earl Gormley Sequim Police Department

Sequim police interrogating man, 25, in officer-impersonation case

SEQUIM — The Police Department this afternoon said it has arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with someone impersonating a police officer. They are interrogating… Continue reading

Sean Earl Gormley Sequim Police Department
Tiffany sues Costco over engagement rings

Tiffany sues Costco over engagement rings

By The Associated Press NEW YORK — A Tiffany & Co. subsidiary is suing Costco, claiming the wholesale club operator has been selling engagement rings… Continue reading

Tiffany sues Costco over engagement rings

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Inslee says tank storing radioactive waste at Hanford Nuclear Reservation leaking liquids

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A leaking waste tank at the nation’s most contaminated nuclear site is raising new concerns about delays in cleaning up… Continue reading

Free admission March 2-3 to The Butchart Gardens

Victoria tourism looks for a boost

Peninsula Daily News news sources VICTORIA — Tourist-friendly Victoria has hit a bump in the road, tourism officials say. But they're optimistic that 2013 visitor… Continue reading

Free admission March 2-3 to The Butchart Gardens

VIDEO: Rep. Kilmer’s first speech before Congress

WASHINGTON — Rep. Derek Kilmer delivered his first floor speech in the House of Representatives on Thursday, criticizing the local effects of "outrageous," across-the-board budget… Continue reading

VIDEO: Rep. Kilmer’s first speech before Congress

WASHINGTON — Rep. Derek Kilmer delivered his first floor speech before the House of Representatives on Thursday, criticizing the local effects of "outrageous," across-the-board budget… Continue reading

URGENT: Girl kidnapped in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported today. Here is the news release: From… Continue reading

UPDATED — State gun background check plan stirs NRA ire

UPDATED — State gun background check plan stirs NRA ire

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — The National Rifle Association is increasing pressure on state lawmakers who have endorsed a plan to expand gun… Continue reading

UPDATED — State gun background check plan stirs NRA ire
An affenpinscher named Banana Joe won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday. The Associated Press

Bad news, labs and goldens! Banana Joe the affenpinscher wins best of show at Westminster dog show

EDITOR'S NOTE — See photos of each of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's best of breed — http://nyti.ms/YbWKim NEW YORK — Banana Joe didn't… Continue reading

An affenpinscher named Banana Joe won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday. The Associated Press
Uncompromising and politically emboldened

FACT CHECK: Overreaching in President Obama’s State of Union speech

By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — To follow the fallout from President Obama's State of the Union address — and other national-international news… Continue reading

Uncompromising and politically emboldened
Uncompromising and politically emboldened

FACT CHECK: Overreaching in President Obama’s State of Union speech

By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — To follow the fallout from President Obama's State of the Union address — and other national-international news… Continue reading

Uncompromising and politically emboldened