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State looks to build strict controls for marijuana

By Mike Baker The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State officials are looking to build a strictly regulated marijuana system that could forestall federal concerns about… Continue reading

BREAKING: SuperSonics in our future? Maloofs agree to sell NBA's Kings to Seattle group

BREAKING: SuperSonics in our future? Maloofs agree to sell NBA’s Kings to Seattle group

By Antonio Gonzalez The Associated Press The only thing stopping the Sacramento Kings from a sale and move to Seattle is approval by NBA owners.… Continue reading

BREAKING: SuperSonics in our future? Maloofs agree to sell NBA's Kings to Seattle group
Port Angeles High School Roughrider Orchestra conductor Ron Jones acknowledges the applause following today's performance with 110 young musicians at Carnegie Hall. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Pictures from New York: Port Angeles High orchestra’s triumphant concert at Carnegie Hall today [**GALLERY**]

We have just received these photos of the Port Angeles High School Roughrider Orchestra's concert today, Easter Sunday, on the stage of the world-famous Carnegie… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School Roughrider Orchestra conductor Ron Jones acknowledges the applause following today's performance with 110 young musicians at Carnegie Hall. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington at noon (9 a.m. PST). Next to Obama are first lady Michelle Obama

Obama sworn in for second term

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Stepping into his second term, President Barack Obama took the oath of office today in an intimate swearing-in ceremony at… Continue reading

President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington at noon (9 a.m. PST). Next to Obama are first lady Michelle Obama
USS Ronald Reagan

Career fair at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (advertised in PDN on Friday) postponed because of Navy hiring freeze

Peninsula Daily News news services BREMERTON — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility postponed a career fair scheduled for later this month because… Continue reading

USS Ronald Reagan
Tim Vinyard

About 1,500 rally in Olympia against gun restrictions

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — About 1,500 persons showed up at the Capitol to rally against gun restrictions. The rally was part of Saturday's… Continue reading

Tim Vinyard
These two sets of images provided by the Transportation Security Administration are samples that show details of what TSA officers see on computer monitors when passengers pass through airport body scanners. At left are two images using backscatter advanced image X-ray technology from the huge scanners that were introduced in 2010 at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago and other airports. At right are images from new scanners using new millimeter wave technology that produces a cartoon-like outline rather than naked images of passengers produced by using X-rays.

Farewell to ‘naked’ airport scanners (including 14 at Sea-Tac)

Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON — Those airport scanners with their all-too revealing body images will soon be going away. The Transportation Security Administration… Continue reading

These two sets of images provided by the Transportation Security Administration are samples that show details of what TSA officers see on computer monitors when passengers pass through airport body scanners. At left are two images using backscatter advanced image X-ray technology from the huge scanners that were introduced in 2010 at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago and other airports. At right are images from new scanners using new millimeter wave technology that produces a cartoon-like outline rather than naked images of passengers produced by using X-rays.
State lawmaker withdraws bill to limit 'self defense rights' — cites fear for her life

State lawmaker withdraws bill to limit ‘self defense rights’ — cites fear for her life

By Jonathan Kaminsky The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A Washington state lawmaker last week withdrew a bill to limit self-defense rights after saying she receiving… Continue reading

State lawmaker withdraws bill to limit 'self defense rights' — cites fear for her life
Future of Wash., Colo. pot farming still uncertain

Future of Wash., Colo. pot farming still uncertain

By SHANNON DININNY The Associated Press YAKIMA, Wash. — Irrigation canals line Washington’s Yakima Valley east of the Cascade Range, transforming a desert landscape into… Continue reading

Future of Wash., Colo. pot farming still uncertain

BREAKING NATIONAL NEWS — Backing down, House GOP offers 3-month debt extension

By Peninsula Daily News, via New York Times News Service BACKING DOWN FROM their hard-line stance, House Republicans said Friday that they would agree to… Continue reading

Second trial in strangulation case delayed

PORT ANGELES — Kendell Huether’s trial in connection with the murder of Jennifer Pimentel was confirmed for Feb. 25 at a Clallam County Superior Court… Continue reading

Pauline Friedman Phillips

Original ‘Dear Abby’ columnist dies

The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Pauline Friedman Phillips, who under the name of Abigail Van Buren, wrote the long-running "Dear Abby" advice column that was… Continue reading

Pauline Friedman Phillips
National Park Service

Beached dock at Olympic National Park confirmed as tsunami debris

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The dock that washed ashore on a remote Olympic National Park beach last month has been confirmed as debris from… Continue reading

National Park Service
Former Gov. Chris Gregoire The Associated Press

Gregoire on short list for Interior secretary

The Associated Press The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who oversaw a moratorium on offshore drilling after the BP oil spill… Continue reading

Former Gov. Chris Gregoire The Associated Press

Blanket of stagnant air expected

The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News SEATTLE — A high-pressure ridge over the Northwest is likely to leave a blanket of stagnant air over… Continue reading

Gov.-elect Jay Inslee  [Associated Press photo]

Inslee to be inaugurated as governor today — see it on TV or online

OLYMPIA — Jay Inslee will be inaugurated as Washington’s 23rd governor in the Capitol Rotunda this morning. The ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m., and the… Continue reading

Gov.-elect Jay Inslee  [Associated Press photo]

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

WITH COUPON Peninsula Daily News Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam… Continue reading

Deposed Senate Minority Leader Ed Murray

Bipartisanship or upheaval? Coalition takes control of state Senate

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A Republican-dominated coalition took power in the Senate on Monday, establishing a new majority leader on… Continue reading

Deposed Senate Minority Leader Ed Murray

UPDATED — U.S. agency warns of Java software problem (and fix reportedly coming ‘shortly’)

c.2013 New York Times News Service (EDITOR'S NOTE — See also "Java security fix coming 'shortly'; Up to 850 million machines at risk": http://www.zdnet.com/java-security-fix-coming-shortly-up-to-850m-machines-at-risk-7000009723/ )… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs past Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) during the first half of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game in Atlanta. David Goldman/The Associated Press

Read about it and weep (more) — Falcons 30, Seahawks 28

PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press ATLANTA — Matt Bryant pumped his fist and celebrated atop the Falcons logo in the middle of the field. Tony… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs past Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) during the first half of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game in Atlanta. David Goldman/The Associated Press