The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Washington state's Liquor Control Board is considering a ban on alcoholic energy drinks. Gov. Chris Gregoire has scheduled a news… Continue reading
By JOHN ANTCZAK The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The Pentagon and NASA experts concluded Wednesday that an airliner likely caused a billowing contrail off… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Washington state is banning alcoholic energy drinks. The state Liquor Control Board adopted that rule Wednesday morning. It takes effect… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Police may pose as children during Internet sting operations to catch sex offenders preying on children, the Washington Supreme Court… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Department of Corrections is looking for a site for a new prison in Western Washington. It will serve… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Voters in King County have helped Charlie Wiggins hang onto the lead in his bid to oust incumbent Justice Richard… Continue reading
By GEORGE TIBBITS The Associated Press JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD — The Army sergeant accused of masterminding a plan to kill Afghan civilians for sport and… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news services ABERDEEN, Grays Harbor County — A search is under way for an elk hunter missing in Grays Harbor County. Undersheriff… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news services GIG HARBOR, Pierce County — Two bear traps baited with doughnuts and maple syrup remain set at Gig Harbor while… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — Charlie Wiggins took the lead Tuesday over incumbent Justice Richard Sanders after trailing him for nearly a week… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — Workers’ compensation premiums are going up an average 12 percent next year under a proposal Monday from the… Continue reading
The Associated Press GIG HARBOR, Pierce County — The bear that mauled a woman near Gig Harbor remains at large. The traps remain set Monday,… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news services EDITOR'S NOTE — This story will be updated after 5 p.m. election update from several counties. OLYMPIA — Supreme Court… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Department of Labor and Industries says workers' compensation rates are going up an average of 12 percent next… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Supreme Court race remains too close to call after four days of ballot-counting. Justice Richard Sanders has collected… Continue reading
By RACHEL LA CORTE The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Voters overwhelmingly rebuked taxes passed by Washington state’s large Democratic majorities in the Legislature. But while… Continue reading
By CURT WOODWARD The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Democrats gained more breathing room in the U.S. Senate with the victory of Patty Murray, whose fourth… Continue reading
By GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press SEATTLE — Bainbridge Island attorney Charlie Wiggins continued Friday to cut into the slim lead held by Justice Richard… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news services SEATTLE — Three close races in King and Snohomish counties will decide which party will control the state Senate next… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — U.S. Sen. Patty Murray seized a fourth term Thursday, surviving voters' backlash against Democrats nationally and weeks of… Continue reading