Wire Service

‘Embarrassment I’ve caused’: Weiner resigns over sexting scandal

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Embattled New York Rep. Anthony Weiner is resigning from Congress, saying he cannot continue in office amid the intense… Continue reading

Update: Vancouver stunned by post-game rioting downtown; 150 hospitalized [**Gallery**]

The Associated Press VANCOUVER, B.C. — Almost 150 people required hospital treatment and close to 100 were arrested after rioters swept through downtown Vancouver following… Continue reading

Rioting erupts in downtown Vancouver, B.C., following hockey team’s loss

The Associated Press and PDN news sources VANCOUVER, B.C. — Parked cars were set on fire, others were tipped over and people threw beer bottles… Continue reading

Bachmann Announces Candidacy for President

Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota interrupted her answer to a question at a Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire to announce that she had filed… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Gregoire not seeking re-election; Inslee may run against McKenna

By Mike Baker The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire announced today she will not seek re-election, saying it is time to step aside… Continue reading

Vote 2011: Who’s on the ballot, who’s contested in the primary — and who’s automatically elected

Source: County Auditor's Offices Here are candidates in the primary (where there are three or more names) and November general elections in Clallam and Jefferson… Continue reading

Cosmopolis pulp mill shipping first product — to China

The Associated Press COSMOPOLIS — After several weeks of production, the Cosmo Specialty Fibers pulp mill in Cosmopolis is preparing to make its first shipment… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Is Internet sex cheating?

By Jocelyn Noveck The Associated Press Jon Austin's wife, Amy, had a blunt assessment for her husband as the Minneapolis couple watched Rep. Anthony Weiner's… Continue reading

Attorney General McKenna to announce run for governor

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Attorney General Rob McKenna is preparing to launch his gubernatorial campaign, hoping to become Washington state’s first GOP governor in… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Democratic leaders struggle on Rep. Weiner’s future

By David Espo AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON — So far, House Democratic leaders haven't publicly demanded Rep. Anthony Weiner resign after admitting he sent suggestive… Continue reading

North Olympic Discovery Marathon complete results — Part 1

2011 NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON PORT ANGELES, WA JUNE 5, 2011 ********** AWARDS LIST ************** ********** WOMENS OVERALL RESULTS *********** 1 145 Tanaya Gallagher 25… Continue reading

North Olympic Discovery Marathon complete results — Part 2

***************** FULL MARATHON RESULTS ****************** 2011 NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON PORT ANGELES, WA JUNE 5, 2011 Place Bib First Name Name Ag S Nettime Official… Continue reading

North Olympic Discovery Marathon complete results

***************** FULL MARATHON RESULTS ****************** 2011 NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON PORT ANGELES, WA JUNE 5, 2011 Place Bib First Name Name Ag S Nettime Official… Continue reading

North Olympic Discovery Marathon complete results — Part 1

2011 NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON PORT ANGELES, WA JUNE 5, 2011 ********** AWARDS LIST ************** ********** WOMENS OVERALL RESULTS *********** 1 145 Tanaya Gallagher 25… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: No smoke, but some areas are banning e-cigarettes

RICHMOND, Va. — That's not smoke coming out of Cliff Phillips' mouth. But that hasn't stopped others from cringing, making remarks, waving their hands in… Continue reading

Rep. Dicks reportedly calls for faster withdrawal from Afghanistan

Peninsula Daily News news sources WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks gave voice late last week to his break with President Barack Obama over… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Experts say cellphones are possibly carcinogenic

By Maria Cheng AP Medical Writer LONDON — A respected international panel of experts says cellphones are possible cancer-causing agents, putting them in the same… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER Admiral pushes for more Coast Guard presence in Arctic

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press SEATTLE — Zipping along the northwestern Alaska coast in a helicopter on a summer day, recent Coast Guard Academy… Continue reading

Admiral: Coast Guard needs greater Arctic presence

The Associated Press SEATTLE — Adm. Bob Papp says the Coast Guard’s presence in the Arctic is a far cry from what it needs to… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Palin kick-starts bus tour on back of motorcycle

By Philip Elliott The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin rumbled through Washington on the back of a Harley-Davidson as she and her family began… Continue reading