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Felix Hernandez throws to a Tampa Bay Rays batter in the third inning of today's game. He faced the minimum 27 batters and struck out 12 of them. The Associated Press

King Felix pitches perfect game at Safeco Field

SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners’ first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant… Continue reading

Felix Hernandez throws to a Tampa Bay Rays batter in the third inning of today's game. He faced the minimum 27 batters and struck out 12 of them. The Associated Press
Bright pink on this map shows the areas of the Olympic Peninsula under a National Weather Service "red flag warning" — including towns of Forks

UPDATED: Weather Service issues “red flag warning” for fire danger at West End, Hood Canal and East Jefferson areas

The National Weather Service today issued the following alert, which includes forests and rangelands on the West End of the Olympic Peninsula as well as… Continue reading

Bright pink on this map shows the areas of the Olympic Peninsula under a National Weather Service "red flag warning" — including towns of Forks
A trailer erupts in flames at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community near Cle Elum.  -- The Associated Press photo

Calmer winds provide hope in fight against Cle Elum wildfire

By Shannon Dininny The Associated Press CLE ELUM, Wash. — Calmer winds gave Washington state firefighters hope of containing a blaze that left dozens of… Continue reading

A trailer erupts in flames at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community near Cle Elum.  -- The Associated Press photo
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Sanders, McCloud look to be finalists in state Supreme Court election

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE — Former state Supreme Court Justice Richard Sanders has a chance to get his old job back. As more… Continue reading

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Plane makes emergency landing in Indian Valley — VIDEO

A plane made an emergency landing in Indian Valley, west of Port Angeles, Sunday afternoon. Two aboard walked away unhurt. PDN photojournalist Keith Thorpe was… Continue reading

Plane makes emergency landing in Indian Valley — VIDEO

A plane made an emergency landing in Indian Valley, west of Port Angeles, this afternoon. Two aboard walked away unhurt. PDN photojournalist Keith Thorpe was… Continue reading

Fatboy Slim performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The Associated Press

IF YOU DON’T WANT TO WAIT FOR TONIGHT — Olympics come to rocking end with a musical extravaganza

By PAUL HAVEN The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE: — The Olympics ended today, and the taped closing ceremonies in London will be aired by NBC… Continue reading

Fatboy Slim performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The Associated Press
United States' Kevin Durant reacts during  the men's gold medal basketball game against Spain. The Associated Press

OLYMPICS UPDATE — US wins gold, beats Spain 107-100 in men’s hoops. Closing ceremonies at 8 p.m. tonight. Pop party extravaganza planned.

EDITOR'S NOTE: — The Olympics wind up today, with closing ceremonies in London on NBC from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) tonight. Taped.… Continue reading

United States' Kevin Durant reacts during  the men's gold medal basketball game against Spain. The Associated Press
In Tallula

Glad we live in the Northwest (Part CXXVII) — Tales from the Drought

By Associated Press staff CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The United States is in the midst of the worst drought in decades, and the dry weather and… Continue reading

In Tallula

Legalizing pot in Washington state may be tax windfall — if feds don’t object

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — The state’s latest financial analysis says legalizing and taxing marijuana could bring Washington as much as nearly $2 billion… Continue reading

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Sanders holding on to 2nd place in state Supreme Court race (UPDATED)

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — Former Justice Richard Sanders' bid to return to the state Supreme Court is still alive. Sanders was holding onto… Continue reading

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State arbitrator upholds staff reductions on 11 state ferries

OLYMPIA — A state arbitrator has upheld crew reductions on 11 ferries. Arbitrator Lisa Hartrich of the state Public Employment Relations Commission found no evidence… Continue reading

Allyson Felix

OLYMPICS UPDATE — US women win 4×400 to give Felix 3rd Olympic gold

By EDDIE PELLS The Associated Press LONDON — By the time Allyson Felix was done with her part, her third gold medal of the Olympics… Continue reading

Allyson Felix
The Seattle Storm's Sue Bird celebrates a score for the U.S. against France during the women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics on Saturday. Bird scored 11 points on 5-for-7 shooting. The Associated Press

OLYMPICS UPDATE — U.S. wins 5th straight women’s basketball gold medal. Usain Bolt finishes off world-record relay victory for Jamaica in 4×100 meters.

By New York Times News Service, via Peninsula Daily News An Olympics update: -- The American women’s basketball team routed France 86-50 in the final… Continue reading

The Seattle Storm's Sue Bird celebrates a score for the U.S. against France during the women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics on Saturday. Bird scored 11 points on 5-for-7 shooting. The Associated Press
A Chinese team competes underwater in synchronized swimming event at the London Olympics. The Associated Press (click on photo to enlarge)

(Humor article) To the last person trying to watch the nighttime Olympics coverage without already knowing the results: Give it up.

By NEIL GENZLINGER c. 2012 New York Times News Service NEW YORK — Dear Last Person in America Who Has Been Trying to Watch the… Continue reading

A Chinese team competes underwater in synchronized swimming event at the London Olympics. The Associated Press (click on photo to enlarge)
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan

Meet Romney’s vice-presidential pick: Rep. Paul Ryan

By Brian Bakst and Todd Richmond The Associated Press JANESVILLE, Wis. — Even before Wisconsin sent Paul Ryan to Congress, he was meticulously carving a… Continue reading

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan

UPDATE: Romney to announce running mate Saturday morning

The Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has decided on a running mate and will announce his decision Saturday morning in… Continue reading

Port Angeles boy, 16, killed in crash on Oregon dunes

The Associated Press ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a Port Angeles teenager was killed in a crash at Oregon Dunes National… Continue reading

United States' LeBron James (6) shoots for the basket past Argentina's Juan Gutierrez

OLYMPICS ALERT — US men beat Argentina 109-83 in basketball

By The Associated Press LONDON — One more for the gold, and seemingly nothing that can prevent it. This U.S. men's Olympic basketball team might… Continue reading

United States' LeBron James (6) shoots for the basket past Argentina's Juan Gutierrez
Carmelita Jeter reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the women's 4x100-meter relay. The Associated PRess

OLYMPICS ALERT — US breaks 27-year-old record in women’s 4×100.

By The Associated Press LONDON — Pointing the baton at the clock showing the world-record time of 40.82 seconds, Carmelita Jeter anchored the United States… Continue reading

Carmelita Jeter reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the women's 4x100-meter relay. The Associated PRess