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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Governor approves suspension of Eyman anti-tax voter initiative

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA -- If you ask Tim Eyman what he thinks about Gov. Chris Gregoire signing into law a measure to… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Flagging confidence intensifies economic fears

By Anne D'Innocenzio AP Retail Writer Americans' confidence in the economy has suffered a sudden relapse, dimming hopes that they will start spending -- and… Continue reading

State Senate wants 3/10 of a cent sales tax increase — but far from a done deal

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State leaders are split over the idea of a sales tax increase to help balance Washington’s $2.8 billion budget deficit.… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Camp-fire? Guns now legal in Olympic National Park

By Seabury Blair Jr. Special to the Peninsula Daily News AS MOST GUN advocates know, it is now legal to carry concealed and loaded guns,… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: What Legislature’s done so far

By Brian Everstine The Associated Press OLYMPIA — With the Legislature's session half over, the biggest problem confronting lawmakers — filling a $2.8 billion budget… Continue reading

State modifies North Olympic Peninsula boundaries in rockfish rule

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA -- The state Fish and Wildlife Commission has modified the boundaries of a recently adopted rockfish rule for waters… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Next up for Woods: Working his way back to tour

By Doug Ferguson Associated Press Golf Writer MARANA, Ariz. -- Tiger Woods suddenly appeared through a door-sized gap in the blue curtains as the room… Continue reading

New poll on Obama, Murray, Cantwell, Gregoire

Peninsula Daily News News Services SEATTLE — President Barack Obama is a bigger hit with Washington residents than Gov. Chris Gregoire or Sens. Patty Murray… Continue reading

DID YOU FEEL IT? Small quake in Strait of Juan de Fuca today

Peninsula Daily News news sources The Pacific Coast Seismic Network of Seattle Natural Resources Canada reported that a magnitude 3.3 earthquake stuck at 2:05 a.m.… Continue reading

Arraignment for suspect in Long Beach WSP shooting

The Associated Press SOUTH BEND — The man accused of shooting a Washington State Patrol trooper at Long Beach could face life in prison if… Continue reading

State House approves suspension of I-960

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- After two days of heated debate spurred by a feisty Republican minority, the state House has approved a temporary suspension… Continue reading

Democrats pull plug on GOP stall; House could vote today to suspend I-960 tax controls

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA -- The House of Representatives became a house divided Tuesday night as opposition Republicans attempted to delay a suspension… Continue reading

Dueling tax, anti-tax rallies fill a.m., p.m. shifts in Olympia

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA -- An estimated 3,000 people lined the steps to the domed state Legislative Building before noon Monday to protest… Continue reading

Update: Thousands demonstrate in dueling protests at state Capitol

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — An estimated 3,000 taxpayers lined the steps to the domed state Capitol building before noon to protest proposed… Continue reading

House OKs public records measure

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA -- The state House has approved a measure that exempts some information on criminal justice employees from the state's… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Biden and Cheney spar over antiterrorism policies

By Steven R. Hurst The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Pingponging across the airwaves, Vice President Joe Biden and predecessor Dick Cheney bickered Sunday over terror… Continue reading

Democrats’ effort to suspend tax-limiting I-960 moves forward in Olympia

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — The state House now takes up a bill to temporarily suspend Initiative 960 — a move that will… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State Senate OKs suspension of Initiative 960

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Senate voted late Wednesday to temporarily suspend tax-limiting Initiative 960 in its entirety, including… Continue reading

Update: Second 787 Dreamliner tested over Olympic Mountains — see its flight route here

Peninsula Daily News news sources Boeing's 787 Dreamliner No. 2 took off from Paine Field in Everett at approximately 9:10 a.m. today, flew over the… Continue reading

UPDATE — Jim Hargrove, other senators vote to clear way for tax hikes

Peninsula Daily News News Services State Senate to try again on amending I-960 (UPDATE TO STORY BELOW) OLYMPIA — The state Senate will attempt a… Continue reading