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L.A. coroner rules Michael Jackson’s death a homicide

By Thomas Watkins The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled… Continue reading

Ancient man hurt coasts, scientists say

Peninsula Daily News news sources NEW YORK -- The idea that primitive hunter-gatherers lived in harmony with the landscape has long been challenged by researchers,… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obamas start 10-day vacation

By Philip Elliott The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama left the White House on Friday for a 10-day vacation, taking with him the… Continue reading

Police: Reality TV star found dead

The Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- A reality show contestant wanted for murder in the gruesome death of his ex-wife was found dead Sunday… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Road reopened until dark

The 17-mile Hurricane Ridge Road will reopen today for daylight use only, as long as conditions remain safe. Visitors are urged to use extra caution,… Continue reading

Olympic, other national park visits up in first half of year

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- There might have been an economic downturn, but Americans boosted visits to their national… Continue reading

British Columbia shuts down its tourism agency

In a move that has stunned British Columbia's tourism industry, the provincial government has killed off Tourism B.C., the Crown corporation that promotes the province… Continue reading

Clallam, Jefferson unemployment rates drop — state’s does, too

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press Unemployment rates in Clallam and Jefferson counties dropped in July — as did the overall rate in Washington… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Delay, not shortage, expected in swine flu vaccine

By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. won't have nearly as much swine flu vaccine ready by mid-October as long predicted —… Continue reading

Park Service says visits to national parks are up

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — It could be the upside of the economic downturn: The Obama administration says visits to national parks… Continue reading

Dungeness River poaching incident stirs Fish and Wildlife patrol increase

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Fish and Wildlife Department says low streamflows this time of year make fish vulnerable to snagging and other… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Cheney working on memoirs

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney believes his old boss, President George W. Bush, gradually turned away from his advice during… Continue reading

Federal test standards impossible, top schools chief says

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE -- Results from last spring's statewide tests show Washington students are holding steady in their understanding of… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: GM will build new factory for batteries for 230 mpg electric cars

The Associated Press BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — General Motors Co. chief Fritz Henderson says a new $43 million plant in Michigan will assemble battery packs… Continue reading

Another congressman’s town hall meeting in baseball stadium

The Associated Press EVERETT — Anticipating a large crowd, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen moved his town hall meeting on health care reform tonight from a… Continue reading

Rep. Baird alerts police to threats

The Associated Press TACOMA -- A Washington state congressman who has criticized recent town-hall meetings for having a "lynch mob mentality" has forwarded a threatening… Continue reading

Foes of gay partnership law receiving threats, want donor names kept secret

By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Writer OLYMPIA — Sponsors of a campaign to overturn the state’s domestic partnership law have asked the state’s Public… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gregoire makes 7 trips to D.C. since Obama inauguration

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire has made seven trips to the nation's capital since President Barack Obama was inaugurated. That's more times… Continue reading

Lawsuits over budget cuts costing taxpayers, governor says

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Lawsuits have delayed millions of dollars in budget cuts needed to balance Washington state's budget, and court orders are blocking… Continue reading

UPDATED PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama, Calderon have friendly meeting in Guadalajara

The Associated Press GUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama predicted today that Congress would pass his sweeping health care overhaul this fall as more "sensible and… Continue reading