The Associated Press OLYMPIA — U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks is likely to succeed the late Rep. John Murtha as chairman of the House subcommittee that… Continue reading
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin says it would be "absurd" for her not to consider running for president in 2012. The former Alaska… Continue reading
By Robert Burns Associated Press National Security Writer WASHINGTON — A cultural shift in the 17 years since Congress passed a legal ban on gays… Continue reading
By Seabury Blair Jr. For Peninsula Daily News If you're a fan of winter recreation around this neck of the woods, you already know that… Continue reading
By Paige Dickerson Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The state of Washington is not fulfilling its constitutional duty to fully pay for basic… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news services SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court ruled today that the 22-year prison sentence is too lenient for al-Qaida-trained terrorist… Continue reading
By FRANK BAJAK and PAISLEY DODDS,Associated Press Writers PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Ten U.S. Baptists arrested trying to take 33 children out of earthquake-shattered Haiti say… Continue reading
Compiled by Brent Sorenson PDN Sports Writer MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- Drexler Doherty must love playing in the north Seattle suburbs. The Neah Bay junior basketball… Continue reading
By Donna Barr For Peninsula Daily News NEAH BAY -- The Science Adventure Lab came to Neah Bay on Friday and the scientists were driving.… Continue reading
By Melissa Santos The News Tribune (via The Associated Press) TACOMA -- Two state legislators are looking to move golf carts from fairways to roadways.… Continue reading
By Andrew Taylor The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Senate on Tuesday rejected a plan backed by President Barack Obama to create a bipartisan task… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news sources Oprah Winfrey regained her throne as America's favorite TV personality in 2009, but conservative TV and radio talk show host… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The State Supreme Court says a doctor’s permission to use medical marijuana doesn’t preclude police from arresting a patient or… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA -- It's possible that the state Legislature might seriously consider easing or ending state government monopoly on liquor sales… Continue reading
By Gregg Bell AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks have chosen Green Bay Packers executive John Schneider as their new general manager, according… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE -- Seattle Mariners' right-hander Felix Hernandez has agreed to a multi-year contract, according to a report by ESPN.com at… Continue reading
By Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON -- Just as millions head to tanning beds to prepare for spring break, the Food and Drug Administration… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News News Services NEW YORK — Americans who are turning to their cell phones to donate money via text message for Haitian relief… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An oil tanker that lost power Sunday while leaving Alaska’s Prince William Sound is under… Continue reading
By Lynn Elber The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — In an agreement close to completion, "Tonight" host Conan O'Brien would leave NBC and free Jay… Continue reading
