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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Pets embedded in American lifestyle

By MEGAN K. SCOTT Associated Press Writer NEW YORK -- Susan Jacobs and her companion Kingston both like chicken and collards, chilling on the couch… Continue reading

Boeing delays long-awaited 787 jetliner test flight again

The Associated Press EVERETT — Boeing Co. said this morning it has again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 jetliner, citing a… Continue reading

Mothballed ferries sold for $200,000

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE -- After months of trying, Washington State Ferries appears to have sold four octogenarian ferries to a recycler, which… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama stays with careful response to Iran crisis

By Anne Geran Associated Press National Security Writer WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says he does not want to become a scapegoat for Iran's leadership… Continue reading

Update: Missing woman off ferry from Spokane, not Sequim, authorities now say

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE — A woman who drove a car onto an eastbound ferry from Bainbridge Island, then apparently abandoned the car… Continue reading

Mothballed state ferries finally sold; two once plied Port Townsend waters

Peninsula Daily News news sources The mothballed Steel Electric-class ferries, including two which served the Port Townsend-Keystone route until they were abruptly pulled out of… Continue reading

New Washington law gives college tuition break to foreign professionals, families

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- A law that takes effect July 1 in Washington will extend in-state college tuition rates to foreign professionals, their spouses… Continue reading

Strong earthquake jolts Anchorage, Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A strong earthquake jolted Anchorage, Alaska, today, sending people diving under desks and huddling in doorways. The U.S. Geological Survey said an… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: World’s oldest man, 113, dies

The Associated Press TOKYO -- Tomoji Tanabe, the world's oldest man, has died in his sleep at his home in southern Japan, a city official… Continue reading

State treasury to take further revenue hit

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state treasury is expected to take a $482 million hit through 2011. The state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council… Continue reading

Ex-WSU star quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested at Blaine port of entry

By The Associated Press Former NFL and Washington State University quarterback Ryan Leaf is in custody in Whatcom County on drug and burglary charges out… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Movement to legalize marijuana heats up

The Associated Press The savage drug war in Mexico. Crumbling state budgets in need of new tax money. Weariness with current drug policy. The election… Continue reading

Jobless picture brightens on North Olympic Peninsula

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The unemployment rate on the North Olympic Peninsula dropped last month while it was on the rise statewide.… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama issues doctors stern pitch for health fix

BY STEVEN R. HURST Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama told a sometimes hostile audience of American doctors that they must join him… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama pledges to quickly sign anti-smoking bill

By Jim Abrams The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is lauding the passage of historic anti-smoking legislation that gives the government sweeping authority… Continue reading

Lower Elwha Klallam nurture river steelhead

By Tiffany Royal Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission PORT ANGELES -- The setup looks complicated: Two tables covered with data sheets, laptops, glass slides, a digital… Continue reading

Victoria maps plan to stop raw effluent into Strait across from North Olympic Peninsula

By Phuong Le The Associated Press VICTORIA -- After years of bad headlines -- including a campaign by "Mr. Floatie" -- Victoria plans to stop… Continue reading

Trail to extend from Peninsula coast to Montana

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press Writer NORTHPORT — When the national scenic trails system was created four decades ago, the goal was to build… Continue reading

State vows to clarify WASL requirements Thursday

The Associated Press SEATTLE — Students parents and school officials who are still confused about what statewide tests are required for graduation in Washington state… Continue reading

Average price of gas in Washington $2.77

The Associated Press BELLEVUE — The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gas in Washington is $2.77. That’s up 33… Continue reading