By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Writer OLYMPIA — The notion of a state income tax, long politically taboo, is officially being considered by top… Continue reading
The Associated Press ISSAQUAH — Costco Wholesale Corp. said it will shut its two home furnishing stores in July due to the recession. Costco, one… Continue reading
PORT ANGELES -- The chain gang has a new set of wheels. The Clallam County Sheriff's Office has replaced an antiquated ambulance with a 1997… Continue reading
PORT ANGELES -- The last of Gottschalks' merchandise will be up for grabs at its Port Angeles store on Friday as the department-store chain begins… Continue reading
PORT ANGELES -- In response to a slumping economy, Nippon Paper Industries USA will extend its regular biennial maintenance closure from five to 16 days,… Continue reading
SEQUIM -- A years-long dispute over land beneath the hoped-for Sequim Cinema has come to an end, but plans for the multiplex on Washington Street… Continue reading
PORT HADLOCK -- Distance is a matter of perception. Port Townsend businessman Kevin Harris and Kenmore Air proved that to a handful of Port Townsend… Continue reading
PITTSBURGH — A 20-year-old man who rushed into a burning house in Chimacum 11 months ago in an attempt to save the woman inside receives… Continue reading
PORT TOWNSEND -- When he was in fifth grade, John MacElwee was shown a selection of string instruments and offered a choice: Did he want… Continue reading
The Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has agreed to the liquidation of Fresno, Calif.-based Gottschalks, which operates 55 department stores and… Continue reading
By JEFF BARNARD AP Environmental Writer GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Obama administration has notified a federal court that it will not defend the Bush… Continue reading
PORT ANGELES -- In response to a slumping economy, Nippon Paper Industries USA will extend its regular maintenance outage from five days to 16 days.… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Despite snow in the Olympics, Cascade passes and other parts of Washington, the Transportation Department is not extending today's deadline… Continue reading
SEQUIM -- Sue and Steve Conca stepped out onto their deck Tuesday afternoon, without wine glasses. It was, after all, fairly early in the day.… Continue reading
By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON — General Motors is on a short leash, Chrysler even shorter. President Barack Obama asserted unprecedented government control… Continue reading
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT — He doesn't know exactly what the Obama administration wants him to cut, but Fritz Henderson, the new… Continue reading
PORT TOWNSEND -- Michael J. Pierce's record is peppered with felony and misdemeanor convictions, but his crimes were never violent enough to warrant a permanent… Continue reading
PORT ANGELES -- The Clallam County Democratic Central Committee has voted unanimously to adopt a Jefferson County Democrats resolution that opposes increased U.S. Border Patrol… Continue reading
PORT ANGELES -- By the middle of July, all 30-or-so employees at the Port Angeles Gottschalks will lose their jobs. "I feel bad, because this… Continue reading
CHIMACUM -- At least one group has gotten on board with the idea of Pope Resources owning more land near Port Ludlow. At a public… Continue reading
