Wire Service

Former Gov. Rosellini, 99, recovering from broken hip

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press SEATTLE -- Former Washington Gov. Albert D. Rosellini is recovering from surgery after breaking his hip in a… Continue reading

State Supreme Court says tribal police can pursue off reservation

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The state Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that tribal police can pursue non-Native American motorists outside a reservation if they… Continue reading

Washington state close to another quarter-billion in the budget hole

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Washington's government checkbook is expected to lose an additional $238 million over the next two years. That's the word this… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: No ‘pending’ decision on troops to Afghanistan, Obama says

By Ben Feller The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Wednesday there will be no quick decision on whether to send more U.S.… Continue reading

Coast Guard rescues pair from sunken boat off Cape Alava

The Coast Guard rescued two men after their fishing vessel sank approximately 20 miles off Cape Alava, near Ozette, today. At 12:53 p.m. the Canadian… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Seattle’s Tatupu, other NFL players promise brains to concussion researchers

The Associated Press BOSTON -- Three NFL players, including Seattle's Lofa Tatupu, announced Monday they will donate their brains and spinal cord tissue to a… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State considers selling naming rights or logo space on ferries

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Imagine sailing into Bainbridge Island on the ferry Starbucks. Or landing in Kingston with "Microsoft" emblazoned across the ferry hull.… Continue reading

Prep football scores

From The Associated Press Washington state results from Friday Aberdeen 41, Fife 27 Adna 48, Pe Ell 0 Almira/Coulee-Hartline 46, Columbia (Hunters) 20 Arlington 61,… Continue reading

Olympic National Park to be featured on U.S. quarter

Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON -- Quarters used to buy souvenirs in Olympic National Park in 2011 could feature the park itself. The U.S.… Continue reading

11 end lives under assisted suicide law

Peninsula Daily News News Services SEATTLE — Eleven people have used prescribed drugs to end their lives during the first six months after a Washington… Continue reading

2.5 percent increase in state ferry fares approved

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE -- The state Transportation Commission has voted to approve a 2.5 percent increase in state ferry fares. At today's… Continue reading

Judge clears way for November vote on domestic-partnership law

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A judge has cleared the way for a public vote on expanded domestic partnership benefits in Washington state. Thurston County… Continue reading

Washington commission voting on state ferry fare hike

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE -- The state Transportation Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a 2.5 percent increase in state ferry fares.… Continue reading

WSU official: Swine flu outbreak may be easing

The Associated Press PULLMAN -- A health official at Washington State University says the school's swine flu outbreak may be tapering off. Dr. Dennis Garcia… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Afghan president may avoid runoff in questionable ‘election’

The Associated Press KABUL -- President Hamid Karzai nudged closer to the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid a runoff in Afghanistan's election, according to… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Text this — 15 years in prison for driving and texting

Peninsula Daily News news services LOGAN, Utah -- In most states, if somebody is texting behind the wheel and causes a crash that injures or… Continue reading

Judge sets Tuesday hearing in R-71 fight

Peninsula Daily News News Services OLYMPIA — An attempt to block a statewide vote on expanded benefits for domestic partners is back in court next… Continue reading

Going away for the holiday? Average price of gas in Washington $2.92

The Associated Press BELLEVUE — The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline going into the Labor Day weekend is… Continue reading

NEW UPDATE — Names on gay partnership referendum petitions still under wraps

Peninsula Daily News News Services TACOMA — Signed petitions seeking a statewide vote on expanded gay partnerships will remain shielded from public view for at… Continue reading

Private schools in Washington state hurt by recession

Peninsula Daily News News Services TACOMA — Enrollments are down and requests for financial aid are up as private schools in Washington feel the pinch… Continue reading