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ODD NEWS — Doctor finds pea sprouting in man’s lung

The Associated Press BOSTON — Doctors say they have found a pea sprouting in the lung of a 75-year-old Massachusetts man. Doctors feared the worst… Continue reading

Man with Port Townsend ties linked to grisly slaying

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA -- A 26-year-old man with Port Townsend links was pulled over Sunday night with a dead woman in his… Continue reading

Revenues fall, so more deep cuts in state government possible, Gregoire says

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — Across-the-board cuts of 4 percent to 7 percent will be necessary to balance the state budget over the… Continue reading

Gregoire begs off Kagan successor list, will stay in Olympia

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire has taken herself out of the running to replace Elena Kagan as solicitor general. Gregoire called the… Continue reading

Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens dies in plane crash; ex-NASA official, son survive (UPDATED)

By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press Writer JUNEAU, Alaska — A plane carrying former Sen. Ted Stevens and ex-NASA chief Sean O'Keefe crashed into a remote… Continue reading

Update: Seattle Mariners fire manager Wakamatsu, pitching and bench coaches

Peninsula Daily News and KOMO SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners, mired in a terrible season, have cleaned house among the managerial ranks. Manager Don Wakamatsu… Continue reading

Stimulus funds going to Olympic National Park projects

Peninsula Daily News and National Park Service PORT ANGELES -- Facilities throughout Olympic National Park are getting improvements this summer, funded by the American Recovery… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Big bucks raised for Murray, Rossi campaigns for Senate

By Rachel La Corte, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Republican Dino Rossi has $1.8 million in the bank two weeks out from Washington state's primary… Continue reading

Second shutdown of state agencies set for Friday

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — This year's second widespread shutdown of Washington state agencies is set for Friday. The closure includes the state… Continue reading

State starts offering health insurance to high-risk uninsured

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — The state is now enrolling uninsured residents with serious medical conditions in the state high-risk insurance pool. Insurance… Continue reading

Vibrations found in Chetzemoka during sea trials

The Associated Press SEATTLE — The Washington state Department of Transportation says it has discovered excessive vibrations in the driveline of the state’s newest ferry,… Continue reading

UPDATED — ‘Barefoot Bandit’ doesn’t seek bail, stays jailed

By GEORGE TIBBITS The Associated Press SEATTLE — The teenager accused in a two-year string of thefts from Washington state to the Caribbean made a… Continue reading

Governor may call special session

Peninsula Daily News News Services OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire says if $480 million in Medicaid matching money doesn't come from the federal government by… Continue reading

Last ‘Twilight’ movies to be filmed in Louisiana, Canada

Peninsula Daily News news services WITH VIDEOS AND photos as the national media continues to play catch up on Forks and the "Twilight" phenomenon: 1.… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Government’s spill chief says capped well is holding up

The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — The government's oil spill chief tried to tamp down fears Tuesday that BP's capped well is buckling under the… Continue reading

Future Port Townsend ferry under its own power on Puget Sound

Peninsula Daily News news sources The future Port Townsend ferry MV Chetzemoka began sea trials today, giving Puget Sound residents a glimpse of Washington State… Continue reading

Toll increase on Tacoma Narrows Bridge? Hopefully not.

The Associated Press TACOMA — State officials are hopeful there will not be a toll increase on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge until 2012, despite lower… Continue reading

New ‘ocean acidification’ monitoring equipment deployed off LaPush

Peninsula Daily News staff and news services LAPUSH -- Scientists are optimistic that sophisticated monitors now operating off the North Olympic Peninsula coast will help… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Do teen’s alleged thefts of airplanes suggest a homeland security risk?

Peninsula Daily News news sources Authorities have alleged that Colton Harris-Moore -- the so-called "Barefoot Bandit" who was arrested Sunday and extradited back to the… Continue reading

UPDATE: Coast Guard chopper crew honored at Alaska service

Peninsula Daily News news services ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Members of a Coast Guard helicopter crew killed in a crash off the coast of Washington state… Continue reading