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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gas prices are about more than just oil

By Jonathan Fahey AP Energy Writer When Jay Ricker, owner of the BP gas station off Interstate 70 in Plainfield, Ind., set the price of… Continue reading

Kalaloch razor clamming suspended for rest of season

Olympic National Park OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Officials have closed the Kalaloch Beach razor clam fishery for the rest of the harvest season to protect… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gregoire’s consolidation plans face opposition

The Associated Press (First published Sunday) OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire has set an ambitious government reform agenda — to consolidate 21 state agencies down… Continue reading

Update: U.S. Supreme Court rules in Indian Island case

By Paul Gottlieb, Peninsula Daily News and by The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today rejected the government's broad use of an exemption… Continue reading

NFL owners, players continue talks — is it a good sign?

By Howard Fendrich The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Those optimistic about the NFL's labor talks with the players' union will point to the sides' decision… Continue reading

Cities, counties, other local governments lead the way in state lobbyist spending

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — The cost for lobbying at the state Capitol in 2011 is at its lowest in several years, but… Continue reading

Helping those in need: a group effort/Guest columnist

By TIM HOCKETT Special to Peninsula Daily News I AM CONCERNED for the future of many households on the North Olympic Peninsula. Too many of… Continue reading

WA state Senate OKs key change in workers comp system

By Manuel Valdes The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved a measure Saturday that would drastically change Washington’s workers compensation system by establishing… Continue reading

State Senate ‘grandfathers’ pulp mills and forest product manufactures as renewable energy facilities

By Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved on Thursday a bill that amends a clean energy law approved by voters… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Humane animal care a longtime goal in Jefferson County

By Pam McCollum Clise For Peninsula Daily News CRUELTY TO ANIMALS has been a punishable offense in Jefferson County for well more than 100 years.… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: U.S. unlikely to enter Libya militarily, Gates says

By Bradley Klapper The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is tempering its tough talk on Libya with a dose of reality, explaining that… Continue reading

State Senate OKs changes to medical marijuana system

By MANUEL VALDES The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State senators moved forward Wednesday night with establishing more regulation on the state's medical marijuana system, approving… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: ‘Two and a Half Men’ future uncertain

By Lynn Elber The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves described the future of crisis-ridden sitcom "Two and a Half Men"… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gingrich reportedly closer to presidential run

By David Espo The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich intends to take a formal step toward entering the 2012 presidential race… Continue reading

2011 halibut season looking strong on North Olympic Peninsula

By Peninsula Daily News news services PORT ANGELES — Last year’s halibut season was a good one, and the 2011 fishery is shaping up to… Continue reading

Report: Inmate says he deserves death in slaying of state corrections officer

By Peninsula Daily News news services EDITOR’S NOTE — Click to read the probable cause documents in this case — (click on FULL SCREEN mode)… Continue reading

Everett workers rejoice after Boeing picked for tanker contract

By GEORGE TIBBITS The Associated Press SEATTLE — The Air Force on Thursday chose Boeing Co. to build its new fleet of aerial refueling tankers,… Continue reading

Sergeant says soldier’s dad reported Afghan thrill kill plot to Wash. base

By GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press SEATTLE — An Army staff sergeant confirmed to investigators that he received a phone call from a worried father… Continue reading

UPDATED — Boeing wins massive Air Force tanker contract

By The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Air Force on Thursday chose Boeing Co. to build its new fleet of aerial refueling tankers,… Continue reading

Official winter storm warning along Strait of Juan de Fuca from National Weather Service: “Heavy snow”

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY FOR THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA ZONES... THE NATIONAL WEATHER… Continue reading