Wire Service

Whooping cough seen on Peninsula

Peninsula Daily News and news sources Twelve cases of whooping cough have been reported on the North Olympic Peninsula this year. Jefferson County has eight… Continue reading

Stevens Pass avalanche death toll rises to 3; missing skiers accounted for

STEVENS PASS — Authorities are now saying three people are dead after an avalanche near Stevens Pass. King County sheriff's Sgt. Cindi West says her… Continue reading

Even Abe Lincoln on the $5 note might be surprised that $5 a gallon gas is on the horizon

Peninsula Daily News news sources Gasoline prices on the North Olympic Peninsula are entering the $3.70-a-gallon range — and it's still February. Here and nationwide,… Continue reading

Luxury NOAA fisheries vessel got more use as ‘fun boat’

By JAY LINDSAY Associated Press SEATTLE — A luxury undercover boat purchased with fines collected from fishermen was used by federal fishery police to visit… Continue reading

Budget looming, state lawmakers push reforms in Olympia

By JONATHAN KAMINSKY The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Five days before lawmakers convened this year’s legislative session, Gov. Chris Gregoire laid down a gauntlet. Now,… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Big hurdles to jump if Seattle gets a new NBA, NHL arena

By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE — Christopher Hansen is making a $290 million proposal to his hometown that could be the impetus for… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Big hurdles to jump if Seattle gets a new NBA, NHL arena

By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE — Christopher Hansen is making a $290 million proposal to his hometown that could be the impetus for… Continue reading

Seattle announces plans for new sports arena

The Associated Press SEATTLE — A San Francisco businessman has unveiled a proposal to pay for a new sports arena in Seattle, plus the cost… Continue reading

New video captures ‘action and inspiration’ behind Elwha River, White Salmon River dam removals

By American Rivers (Press release) PORTLAND, ORE. — American Rivers, American Whitewater and the Hydropower Reform Coalition released a short film today (Feb. 15, 2012)… Continue reading

OUTDOORS COLUMN: Beaches open to razor-clam digging this weekend; Forks hunter education class set

Peninsula Daily News and news sources OLYMPIA — Area clam diggers take heart on Valentine’s week. The closest beach to North Olympic Peninsula diggers, Kalaloch,… Continue reading

Same-sex marriage bill signed by governor, but it might never be law

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire handed gay rights advocates a major victory Monday, signing into law a measure… Continue reading

Gregoire signs same-sex marriage bill

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed a measure legalizing gay marriage in Washington state into law. The House passed the bill… Continue reading

Solemn 15th anniversary of LaPush Coast Guard tragedy

In the adjacent photo, Coast Guard Fireman Antonio Decoster, right, completes bringing a wreath to a memorial in LaPush to three Coast Guard rescuers who… Continue reading

NEWS ANALYSIS: The tragic downfall of Whitney Houston

By David Bauder The Associated Press [Please click on the dropdown "Nation/World," and then go to "AP News" for the latest news on Whitney Houston's… Continue reading

UPDATED — Whitney Houston Is dead at 48

By The New York Times News Service and Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music‘s queen until her majestic voice… Continue reading

WA, British Columbia to conduct earthquake readiness exercises

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark have signed an agreement to conduct a cross-border earthquake readiness… Continue reading

UPDATED — Police seek man after 3 found dead in north Spokane home

By The Associated Press SPOKANE — Police have identified a “person of interest” in the homicide investigation of a woman and two children whose bodies… Continue reading

WA Senate OKs weakened flame retardant bill

By JONATHAN KAMINSKY The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Senate has passed a bill to ban one potentially cancer-causing flame retardant from kids’ products… Continue reading

Gender-bending model pushes limits of fashion runway

By BONNY GHOSH The Associated Press NEW YORK — Andrej Pejic settles into a Manhattan cafe with a cup of Earl Grey tea, sitting gracefully,… Continue reading

Mountain goat population up about 40 percent in Olympic Mountains

By U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. National Park Service EDITOR'S NOTE: — See related story of Jan. 26: "Government says it's not at fault for… Continue reading