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ISSUES OF FAITH: Camera a trusty chronicler of life

By Mike Acheson Contributing columnist EDITOR'S NOTE: Because of a clerical error, the Friday, July 9, "Issues of Faith" column by contributing columnist Mike Acheson… Continue reading

Full story — Mariners trade ace Cliff Lee to Texas Rangers

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Cliff Lee is suddenly in the starting rotation for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers, who pulled… Continue reading

Man tries to ram through U.S. border in Blaine

The Associated Press BLAINE — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer fired shots at a man who rammed a barricade after speeding through the… Continue reading

Gray whale stranded again in Everett

The Associated Press EVERETT — A gray whale that was stranded off the shores of Everett and managed to get back to open waters has… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Monday furlough for many Washington state agencies

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Many state agencies will be closed Monday for a furlough day that will idle about 35,000 state employees without pay.… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Federal government sues state of Arizona over immigration law

By Bob Christie The Associated Press PHOENIX — The Obama administration sued Arizona on Tuesday to throw out the state's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law and keep… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Initiative to create state income tax on rich closes in on November ballot

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A campaign to impose an income tax on the state's wealthiest residents is likely headed to… Continue reading

Workers comp initiative steps closer to ballot

By Curt Woodward The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A campaign to end the state's monopoly on workers' compensation insurance appears to have enough support to… Continue reading

Elected state politico decries his pay over Seattle Mariners player’s

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- State schools' chief Randy Dorn isn't shy about saying how his paycheck falls short, recently bemoaning… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Accused Russian spies slipped into U.S. life

By Samantha Henry, Pete Yost and David B. Caruso The Associated Press MONTCLAIR, N.J. -- One hobnobbed with academics and entrepreneurs who shared his interest… Continue reading

Supreme Court affirms gun owner rights nationwide

By MARK SHERMAN The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court held Monday that Americans have the right to own a gun for self-defense anywhere… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Government unveils plan to make online transactions safer

By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — In the murky world of the Internet, how do you ever really know who you're talking… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gregoire broaches naming rights for state properties to raise funds

By Curt Woodward The Asssociated Press OLYMPIA — Ready for the Microsoft Highway? How about the Boeing Bridge? With a slow economic recovery hammering state… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Will commercial whaling return? Debate goes behind closed doors

The Associated Press AGADIR, Morocco -- The International Whaling Commission began its most important meeting in decades Monday debating whether to scrap an ineffective 25-year… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama declares ‘reckless’ BP will pay Gulf cleanup

By Jennifer Loven AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON -- Vowing to "make BP pay," President Barack Obama accused the oil giant of "recklessness" in his… Continue reading

Bogus volcano warning linked to computer programming, state says

Peninsula Daily News news sources The Washington State Emergency Management Department says it has found the cause of the errant warning broadcast June 7 during… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Tea party shaping Republican Party campaigns

By Charles Babington The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The tea party movement shows some growing pains, but it still wields remarkable powers to shape the… Continue reading

Teen sailor, feared lost attempting round-world solo trip, found OK in Indian Ocean

The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A 16-year-old Southern California girl who was feared lost at sea while sailing solo around the world has been… Continue reading

Colorado to join expanding Pac-10 conference

PDN news sources The first big move in the pending realignment of college sports conferences has been made with the announcement today that Colorado is… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama’s getting really, really mad — or is he?

By Tom Raum The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- First he was going to make BP pay for the Gulf oil mess. Then he declared himself… Continue reading