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Federal judge upholds state’s building energy rules, rejects BIAW lawsuit

By Peninsula Daily News services SEATTLE — A federal judge in Tacoma has rejected a challenge to Washington state’s new energy efficient building standards. The… Continue reading

Huge memorial service on Tuesday for slain corrections officer

EVERETT — Thousands of law enforcement officers and members of the public are expected to attend the memorial service for Washington State Reformatory Corrections Officer… Continue reading

Coast Guard watches for pollution from sunken fishing boat

LAPUSH — Washington state and federal agencies are watching for any significant pollution from a fishing boat that sank off the North Olympic Peninsula coast… Continue reading

State regulators OK transfer of PSE’s Jefferson County electrical system to PUD for $103 million

OLYMPIA – State regulators approved an unopposed settlement agreement that will allow Jefferson Public Utility District to continue its pursuit of acquiring Puget Sound Energy’s… Continue reading

Canadians Outraged After Report of Cruelty in Mass Killing of Sled Dogs

By IAN AUSTEN c.2011 New York Times News Service OTTAWA — During the Winter Olympics last year, the main attractions in Whistler, British Columbia, were… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Lawmakers want more security on northern border

The Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine -- Less than 1 percent of the 4,000-mile U.S.-Canada border is considered under the operational control of U.S. border officials,… Continue reading

State accepts Jefferson County’s shoreline program

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Ecology today announced its conditional approval of Jefferson County's recently updated Shoreline Master Program. Ecology Director Ted Sturdevant called… Continue reading

Judge rules health care plan unconstitutional

Peninsula Daily News news sources PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A federal judge ruled today that the Obama administration's health care overhaul is unconstitutional, siding with 26… Continue reading

Officials seek answers in strangulation death of prison guard in Monroe

The Associated Press SEATTLE — State officials and others are searching for answers after a corrections officer was found strangled with a microphone cord in… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Mubarak pressured in Egypt by domestic rebellion involving tens of thousands

Peninsula Daily News news sources Open rebellion has broken out in Egypt. Tens of thousands of protesters are filling the streets of Cairo and other… Continue reading

Port Townsend police officer hurt in scuffle

By KOMO-TV PORT TOWNSEND — An officer was injured Friday night during a scuffle with an intoxicated assault suspect, police said today. The incident unfolded… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Social Security fund now seen to be empty by 2037

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sick and getting sicker, Social Security will run at a deficit this year and keep on running in the red… Continue reading

Man arrested for allegedly threatening Gov. Gregoire

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA -- A 51-year-old Pierce County man has been arrested for allegedly threatening Gov. Chris Gregoire. The State Patrol said… Continue reading

Dicks stands behind Obama’s State of the Union call for non-defense discretionary spending freeze

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Norm Dicks predicted after President Barack Obama's State of the Union message Tuesday night… Continue reading

Here are the Oscar nominees

The Associated Press Complete list of 83rd Annual Academy Award nominations announced this morning: 1. Best Picture: "Black Swan," "The Fighter," "Inception," "The Kids Are… Continue reading

For North Olympic Peninsula fans of Bears-Packers — Is this Sunday’s game the biggest one ever?

By DON BABWIN The Associated Press CHICAGO — The Green Bay Packers are headed to town for the NFC championship game and Chicago Bears fans… Continue reading

Legislation would refine state’s medical marijuana system

By Curt Woodward The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- A dozen years after voters approved Washington's medical marijuana system, state lawmakers are debating major changes that… Continue reading

2nd UPDATE — Bomb found at parade in Spokane was sophisticated, would have caused many casualties

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS The Associated Press (Adds quotes, additional details of investigation) SPOKANE — Investigators pursued what they described as promising leads Wednesday in… Continue reading

Laser incidents soar, threaten planes, according to FAA

By JOAN LOWY The Associated Press WASHINGTON — More than 100 incidents occurred at Los Angeles International Airport last year in which the safety of… Continue reading

Take a spectacular ride to Hurricane Ridge (guest column)

By Kent Myers Port Angeles City Manager WITH THE WINTER season now fully upon us, I encourage all local residents to visit Hurricane Ridge to… Continue reading