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GE dishwashers recalled due to fire hazard

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — More than a million GE dishwashers are being recalled due to fire hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said… Continue reading

(One of 3 photos) The U.S. women's soccer team won the Olympic gold medal today — avenging last year's World Cup defeat — with a 2-1 victory over Japan. Above

OLYMPICS ALERT — US tops Japan to take Olympic women’s soccer gold (UPDATED with new story, 3 photos)

By JOSEPH WHITE The Associated Press WEMBLEY, England — Abby Wambach didn't put on her "Greatness Has Been Found" T-shirt right away. She instead strayed… Continue reading

(One of 3 photos) The U.S. women's soccer team won the Olympic gold medal today — avenging last year's World Cup defeat — with a 2-1 victory over Japan. Above
U.S. runner Manteo Mitchell prepares to compete in the 4x400-meter relay heat. The Associated Press

OLYMPICS ALERT — US runner finishes Olympic relay lap on broken leg

By EDDIE PELLS The Associated Press LONDON — Manteo Mitchell heard the POP! and knew it wasn't good. "It felt like somebody literally just snapped… Continue reading

U.S. runner Manteo Mitchell prepares to compete in the 4x400-meter relay heat. The Associated Press
LONDON – Ashton Eaton took gold in the Olympic decathlon – the event traditionally bestowing the title of "world's greatest athlete" – holding off his U.S. teammate on the final day of competition. The Associated Press

OLYMPICS ALERT — Ashton Eaton of the U.S. wins gold in decathlon

By New York Times News Service, via Peninsula Daily News ASHTON EATON OF the United States ran comfortably in the 1,500 meters to defend his… Continue reading

LONDON – Ashton Eaton took gold in the Olympic decathlon – the event traditionally bestowing the title of "world's greatest athlete" – holding off his U.S. teammate on the final day of competition. The Associated Press
Jamaica's Usain Bolt reacts as he wins the men's 200-meter final to become the first man with two Olympic titles at that distance. The Associated Press

OLYMPICS ALERT — Bolt Is first to repeat as winner of 100 and 200 meters

By New York Times News Service, via Peninsula Daily News Usain Bolt of Jamaica ran into history Thursday night, becoming the first sprinter to win… Continue reading

Jamaica's Usain Bolt reacts as he wins the men's 200-meter final to become the first man with two Olympic titles at that distance. The Associated Press

Google agrees to record $22.5M fine on privacy

By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Google is paying a record $22.5 million fine to settle allegations that it broke a privacy promise by… Continue reading

Big Brother or helper? Google to include people's Gmail in search results

Big Brother or helper? Google to include people’s Gmail in search results

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Google is creating an information bridge between its influential Internet search engine and its widely used… Continue reading

Big Brother or helper? Google to include people's Gmail in search results
A SIG716 rifle as seen on the company's website. Sig Sauer

Man in the “other” Washington orders TV through Amazon, gets assault rifle instead

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A Washington, D.C., musician who ordered a flat-screen TV through Amazon.com was shocked to receive a semiautomatic assault rifle… Continue reading

A SIG716 rifle as seen on the company's website. Sig Sauer

Inslee, McKenna gubernatorial primary race tight

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — With virtually no doubt in anyone’s mind that Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna would face each… Continue reading

Allyson Felix of the United States wins gold in 200 meters

By The New York Times News Service Allyson Felix of the United States won her first individual Olympic gold medal on Wednesday night, surging down… Continue reading

VIDEO FEATURE — Marvin Hamlisch in song

VIDEO FEATURE — Marvin Hamlisch in song

By New York Times News Service, via Peninsula Daily News MARVIN HAMLISCH, THE award-winning composer who died on Monday at 68, had a career that… Continue reading

VIDEO FEATURE — Marvin Hamlisch in song
Jay Inslee

STATE RETURNS: Inslee, McKenna ready for their showdown in November

By Associated Press, McClatchy News Service and Peninsula Daily News staff EDITOR'S NOTE — For the latest ballot count, go to http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/ OLYMPIA — After… Continue reading

Jay Inslee
Susan Owens Washington Supreme Court

WITH STATE RESULTS — State Supreme Court Justices Owens, Gonzalez retain seats

The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News staff EDITOR'S NOTE — For the latest ballot count, go to http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/ OLYMPIA — State Supreme Court Justices… Continue reading

Susan Owens Washington Supreme Court
Smoke pours from the fire at the Chevron Richmond Refinery

$4-a-gallon gas likely here after California refinery fire

Peninsula Daily News news services RICHMOND, Calif. — A major fire at one of the country's biggest oil refineries that sent scores of people to… Continue reading

Smoke pours from the fire at the Chevron Richmond Refinery

WITH STATE RETURNS — A race-by-race look at state, federal offices

By The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — For the latest ballot count, go to http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/ U.S. SENATE — Maria Cantwell, Washington's junior senator, easily won… Continue reading

NATIONAL RESULTS — Returns in other primary election states (Michigan, Missouri, Kansas)

By DAVID A. LIEB and HENRY C. JACKSON The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Rep. Todd Akin, who played up his tea party credentials… Continue reading

Jay Inslee

4TH UPDATE — STATE RETURNS: Inslee, McKenna ready for their showdown in November

By Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News staff EDITOR'S NOTE — For the latest ballot count, go to http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/ OLYMPIA — Democrat Jay Inslee and… Continue reading

Jay Inslee

WITH STATE RETURNS — 2nd Update: A race-by-race look at state, federal offices

By The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — For the latest ballot count, go to http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/ U.S. SENATE — Maria Cantwell, Washington's junior senator, easily won… Continue reading

Susan Owens Washington Supreme Court

WITH STATE RETURNS — 3rd Update, State Supreme Court Justices Owens, Gonzalez retain seats

The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News staff EDITOR'S NOTE — For the latest ballot count, go to http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/ OLYMPIA — State Supreme Court Justices… Continue reading

Susan Owens Washington Supreme Court

THE WILD OLYMPICS EFFORT: New legislation will create a legacy for generations (*Guest opinion column*)

By Connie Gallant PERMANENT PROTECTION FOR THE Olympic Peninsula's ancient forests, free-flowing rivers and stunning scenery made a gigantic leap forward in June with the… Continue reading