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U.S. official: Bin Laden skull blown apart

By: The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A U.S. official says Osama bin Laden was shot above his left eye, blowing away part of his skull.… Continue reading

As Washington begins state parks fees, British Columbia makes its provincial parks free

Peninsula Daily News news sources Coincidentally with Washington State Parks preparing to charge admission to all state parks, British Columbia is launching free admission to… Continue reading

Update: ‘Good day’ for America, Obama says of bin Laden death

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Declaring the killing of Osama bin Laden "a good day for America," President Barack Obama said today the world was… Continue reading

Newseum website with PDN’s, others’ front pages on bin Laden death bogs down

PDN news sources WASHINGTON — When big news breaks, newspapers are a hot commodity despite the immediacy of online news. The website for the Newseum,… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: How bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces

By NAHAL TOOSI The Associated Press ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan — Osama bin Laden was holed up in a two-story house 100 yards from a Pakistani military… Continue reading

Al-Qaida head bin Laden dead, Obama announces

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: What’s behind seniors’ fears of GOP Medicare plan?

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Republican plan to privatize Medicare wouldn’t touch his benefits, but Walter Dotson still doesn’t like the… Continue reading

UPDATED — Gov Gregoire vetoes parts of medical marijuana bill

By MIKE BAKER The Associated Press (EDITOR'S NOTE: This version adds detail on federal law. Corrects that plant maximum is 45, not 99) OLYMPIA —… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gregoire threatens veto over medical pot bill

Peninsula Daily News and news sources OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire threatened Wednesday to veto most, and possibly all, of a bill that would set… Continue reading

Judge Grants Injunction to End N.F.L. Lockout Pending Appeal

A federal judge gave professional football players a significant victory Monday, granting an injunction to stop the N.F.L.'s six-week lockout Monday. Judge Susan Richard Nelson… Continue reading

Regents pick new University of Washington president

SEATTLE — The University of Washington Board of Regents has chosen University of Utah President Michael Young as the next president of the university. Young… Continue reading

Federal trial starts for man who shined light at Border Patrol copter at Lynden

The Associated Press SEATTLE — Trial is beginning in federal court in Seattle today for a Lynden man who put a spotlight on a low-flying… Continue reading

Special session of the state Legislature begins next week

By Peninsula Daily News services OLYMPIA — The state Legislature adjourned Friday without reaching a budget deal, heading for a long-weekend break before they return… Continue reading

Bill for park fees heads to governor

By Peninsula Daily News services OLYMPIA — A bill that would charge for access to Washington’s 119 state parks and millions of acres of public… Continue reading

UPDATED — Questions persist after “tracking file” found in iPhones, iPads

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple faced questions this week about the security of its iPhone and iPad after a report that the devices regularly record their… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gregoire expected to detail extended legislative session on budget today

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire is expected to announce today the details of how legislators will detail with unfinished work… Continue reading

Intellicheck Mobilisa changes things at the top

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT TOWNSEND — Nelson Ludlow, co-founder and CEO of Intellicheck Mobilisa Inc., was named board chairman Monday, and COO Steve… Continue reading

State Senate compromise budget ‘something historic,’ Hargrove says

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved Monday its proposed two-year state budget that slashes $4.8 billion in state spending, including… Continue reading

Navy to hold Chimacum hearing on proposed $715 million Bangor expansion

Peninsula Daily News news sources CHIMACUM — Chimacum High School is one of three locations at which the Navy is holding public hearings this week… Continue reading

Peninsula gasoline prices level off — but still within cents of $4 a gallon

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas appeared to level off on the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading