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In Seattle, embarrassed cancer patient gets TSA escort on return trip. TSA disputes her accusations.

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — A Michigan cancer patient who says she was humiliated during a recent Seattle airport security pat-down on her way… Continue reading

Jay Inslee

UPDATE — Inslee, McKenna intensify rivalry in debate

By Mike Baker The Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington's candidates for governor intensified their rivalry Thursday, quarreling in a tart debate that focused on economics… Continue reading

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Joe Biden

Vice-presidential debates tonight . . . (*with schedule of remaining presidential, Senate and governor debates*)

By Peninsula Daily News news services (SEE SCHEDULE for remaining debates in fact box at right) TWO ARTICLES on preparations by Joe Biden and Paul… Continue reading

Joe Biden
Joe Biden

Biden to play ‘hardball’ in VP debate Thursday (*with schedule of remaining presidential, VP, Senate and governor debates*)

By Peninsula Daily News news services (SEE SCHEDULE for remaining debates in fact box at right) WASHINGTON — Four years ago, Joe Biden was careful… Continue reading

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Peter Ripley Peninsula Daily News

GUEST COLUMN — Look at the person, not the disability

By Peter Ripley For Peninsula Daily News AS WE COMMEMORATE National Disability Employment Awareness Month this month, we need to reflect on far we've come,… Continue reading

Peter Ripley Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County may find way to help fund Port Townsend city pool

PORT TOWNSEND — A plan to allocate public infrastructure money could generate the funds needed to repair the Mountain View Pool, according to material presented… Continue reading

Long lines and passenger confusion abound near the Alaska Airlines ticketing area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this morning. KOMO News

Alaska Airlines computer snafu strands passengers at Sea-Tac [UPDATED with computer service restored]

Peninsula Daily News News Sources SEATTLE — Computer service that cut off Alaska Airlines' ability to put passengers on planes, creating long lines at Seattle-Tacoma… Continue reading

Long lines and passenger confusion abound near the Alaska Airlines ticketing area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this morning. KOMO News

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

From a lecture on surfing in Port Townsend to a salmon derby in LaPush, the weekend is crammed with events on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Wildfire burning near Shelton grows to 200 acres

By The Associated Press SHELTON — A wildfire near Shelton was burning underneath power lines today (Friday), but was not disrupting electricity supplies, state Department… Continue reading

John Rossitto watches the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney from a restaurant in San Diego. The Associated Press

FACT CHECK: Presidential debate missteps

By CALVIN WOODWARD The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney spun one-sided stories in their first presidential debate,… Continue reading

John Rossitto watches the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney from a restaurant in San Diego. The Associated Press
Republican presidential candidate

Post-debate: Romney basks, Obama challenges

By KASIE HUNT and NEDRA PICKLER The Associated Press DENVER (AP) - An invigorated Mitt Romney basked in rave reviews Thursday after his first face-off… Continue reading

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Big Bird

Social media renders rapid judgment on debate

By BETH FOUHY The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Big Bird is endangered. Jim Lehrer lost control. And Mitt Romney crushed President Barack Obama. Those were… Continue reading

Big Bird
Stand-ins for moderator Jim Lehrer

Analysis: Obama-Romney debate tonight — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — will set tone for the finals of the presidential race

By JIM KUHNHENN The Associated Press WASHINGTON — As millions of Americans watch, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney will be chasing opposite goals… Continue reading

Stand-ins for moderator Jim Lehrer
Gubernatorial candidates Republican Rob McKenna

Fiery exchanges in Yakima debate between Inslee, McKenna

EDITOR'S NOTE — Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna have agreed to two more televised debates. The next one is an hourlong live event to be… Continue reading

Gubernatorial candidates Republican Rob McKenna

Authorities: Oregon farmer eaten by his hogs

By The Associated Press COQUILLE, Ore. — Oregon authorities are investigating how a farmer was eaten by his hogs. Terry Vance Garner, 69, never returned… Continue reading

Fishing with rifle backfires on Thurston County man

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A Thurston County man told deputies he accidentally shot himself in the head with his .22-caliber rifle Sunday while… Continue reading

State employee union negotiations continue

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state is still negotiating with state workers on health benefits and associated costs. Even though a Monday deadline… Continue reading

The fishing boat Maverick

U.S. Coast Guard, Canada probe ‘serious marine incident’ in fatal collision of fishing vessels

By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News and the Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — This story has been corrected to fix the name of one of… Continue reading

The fishing boat Maverick

Appeal of Washington state’s ‘top 2’ primary system rejected by U.S. Supreme Court

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has declined to take a new look at Washington state’s top-two primary system amid complaints from… Continue reading

Erica Bauermeister signs one of her novels for Jim Thompson of Port Townsend at the event Thursday at the Library Learning Center. Margaret McKenzie/Peninsula Daily News

For new Port Townsend resident, writing is essential

PORT TOWNSEND — Writing a best-selling novel is no picnic, Erica Bauermeister, author of The School of Essential Ingredients, told several dozen book lovers at… Continue reading

Erica Bauermeister signs one of her novels for Jim Thompson of Port Townsend at the event Thursday at the Library Learning Center. Margaret McKenzie/Peninsula Daily News