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

UPDATED — Stand aside, 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
The Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez celebrates after throwing a perfect game at Safeco Field last season. The Associated Press

It’s a deal: Mariners give Hernandez a King’s ransom

By Jose M. Romero The Associated Press PEORIA, Ariz. — Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners reached agreement today on a contract that is expected… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez celebrates after throwing a perfect game at Safeco Field last season. The Associated Press
President Obama presents former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha with the Medal of Honor. The Associated Press

An American hero: Army vet awarded Medal of Honor for Afghan fight

By NEDRA PICKLER The Associated Press RELATED STORY: https://giftsnap.shop/article/20121111/NEWS/311119985/0/SEARCH — Veterans Day tribute: North Olympic Peninsula Medal of Honor heroes (with photo gallery). WASHINGTON —… Continue reading

President Obama presents former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha with the Medal of Honor. The Associated Press
Shackleton Epic adventurers aboard their boat leave Elephant Island. The Associated Press

Antarctica adventure! Team braves wet, cold retracing Ernest Shackleton’s steps

By NICK PERRY The Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand — It's been lauded as one of the greatest survival stories of all-time. Nearly 100 years… Continue reading

Shackleton Epic adventurers aboard their boat leave Elephant Island. The Associated Press

Longview man, 82, says he’s OK after tackling suspect

By The Associated Press LONGVIEW, Cowlitz County — An 82-year-old man says he was a little sore but otherwise OK after tackling and helping police… Continue reading

New York Yankees president Randy Levine poses with Labrador retrievers.  Mitch

Yellow lab with N.Y. Yankees link steps up to plate at Westminster dog show (with TV schedule)

By BEN WALKER The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — Tonight's opening of the Westminster dog competition will air on CNBC, and closing night Tuesday will… Continue reading

New York Yankees president Randy Levine poses with Labrador retrievers.  Mitch
Pluto and three of its five moons

Contest seeks underworldly names for Pluto’s two moons

By The Associated Press Pluto-naming contest: http://www.plutorocks.com/ Johns Hopkins University: http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/index.php CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Want to name Pluto's two tiniest moons? Then you'll need… Continue reading

Pluto and three of its five moons
Pope Benedict XVI The Associated Press file photo

Pope’s bombshell sends troubled church scrambling

By Nicole Winfield and Victor Simpson The Associated Press VATICAN CITY — With a few words in Latin, Pope Benedict VXI did Monday what no… Continue reading

Pope Benedict XVI The Associated Press file photo

Deadline is Monday for tickets to women’s league lunch

SEQUIM — The deadline is Monday for buying tickets to a League of Women Voters of Clallam County Hot Topics luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading

In their bright red spawning colors

Salmon use magnetic maps to guide their homeward journey, study says

By The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Salmon have long been known to use their sense of smell to find their home river when… Continue reading

In their bright red spawning colors
In their bright red spawning colors

Salmon use magnetic maps to guide their homeward journey, study says

By The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Salmon have long been known to use their sense of smell to find their home river when… Continue reading

In their bright red spawning colors

Port Angeles assistant schools chief up for Kitsap job

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ORCHARD — Michelle Reid, assistant superintendent of the Port Angeles School District, is one of three finalists for South… Continue reading

Felix Hernandez The Associated Press

Mariners reportedly making King Felix richest pitcher in baseball history

Peninsula Daily News news sources USA Today newspaper is reporting that Seattle Mariners star pitcher Felix Hernandez has agreed to a seven-year, $175 million contract… Continue reading

Felix Hernandez The Associated Press
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REI’s Jewell is Obama’s choice for Interior

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated outdoor business executive Sally Jewell of Seattle as his next… Continue reading

n a July 9

Formal request filed with NBA to move Kings franchise to Seattle

The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — NBA Commissioner David Stern says the group that has reached agreement to purchase the Sacramento Kings has formally filed to… Continue reading

Sally Jewell The Associated Press

Obama chooses REI executive to lead Interior Department

By New York Times News Service WASHINGTON — President Obama has selected Sally Jewell, the chief executive of Recreational Equipment Inc., to lead the Interior… Continue reading

Sally Jewell The Associated Press
A close up detail of a Boy Scout uniform worn by Brad Hankins

Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays

By NORMAAN MERCHANT The Associated Press IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America put off a decision Wednesday on whether to lift its… Continue reading

A close up detail of a Boy Scout uniform worn by Brad Hankins
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe The Associated Press

Postal Service to cut Saturday mail to trim costs

By PAULINE JELINEK The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Apparently trying an end-run around an unaccommodating Congress, the financially struggling U.S. Postal Service says it… Continue reading

Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe The Associated Press
Brenda Francis-Thomas/ Lower Elwha Klallam (click on photo to enlarge)

Rainbow over the Elwha (photo)

A BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW spans the mouth of the Elwha River today. This photo was taken by Brenda Francis-Thomas, communications manager and public information officer for… Continue reading

Brenda Francis-Thomas/ Lower Elwha Klallam (click on photo to enlarge)

Former PT ferry’s hull repaired, maintenance continues

By The Associated Press BREMERTON — Repairs have nearly been completed to the state ferry Chetzemoka (chet-za-moh-kah), which had its hull dented last month while… Continue reading