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Chimacum school leader spearheads court case: Should the state pay full cost of education?

Peninsula Daily News News Sources SEATTLE — The timing wasn’t planned, but that doesn’t make it any less auspicious. Right in the middle of a… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Bernanke personal bank account struck by ID theft

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — No one is safe from identity theft, not even the chairman of the Federal Reserve. Ben Bernanke's personal checking account… Continue reading

State parks relying on license tab fees

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA -- Dozens of state parks in Washington state -- including three on the North Olympic Peninsula -- were on… Continue reading

Tickets in N.Y., Calif. win monster Mega Millions jackpot

The $333 Mega Millions jackpot in the lottery game played in Washington and 11 other states was won Friday night by two ticket holders. But… Continue reading

Former Army Ranger pleads not guilty in prison attack

By Tim Klass The Associated Press SEATTLE -- A former Army Ranger who led a terrifying takeover-style bank holdup pleaded not guilty Thursday to new… Continue reading

Supporters of gay partnerships sue over referendum

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Supporters of the state's expanded domestic partnership law are suing elections officials, hoping to keep a referendum of the law… Continue reading

Oregon governor thrilled over winning NOAA ship base

PDN news sources NEWPORT, Ore. -- Gov. Ted Kulongoski says residents of Newport are still "ecstatic" weeks after learning the coastal town will be the… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: 18% admit to texting while driving

PDN news sources SEATTLE -- Studies show texting is the worst driving distraction, but a survey in Washington indicates more people in the state say… Continue reading

Seattle, King County to reduce wastewater overflows

The Associated Press SEATTLE -- The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the city of Seattle and King County to reduce the amount of untreated wastewater… Continue reading

Edmonds bag ban unaffected by Seattle vote

The Associated Press EDMONDS -- The Edmonds City Council, which voted to ban plastic grocery bags, expects no political fallout from the Seattle vote against… Continue reading

Seattle mystery man leaves hospital

The Associated Press SEATTLE -- A Seattle mystery man who calls himself Jon Doe but who has been identified by others as Edward Lighthart has… Continue reading

State bans Capitol holiday displays, tree to stay

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The Christmas tree can stay -- but no more Nativity scene. That's the word from Washington's Capitol, where protests erupted… Continue reading

Attorneys general form mortgage fraud task force

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Ten state attorneys general and four federal agencies have announced the formation of a task force to combat mortgage fraud.… Continue reading

L.A. coroner rules Michael Jackson’s death a homicide

By Thomas Watkins The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled… Continue reading

Ancient man hurt coasts, scientists say

Peninsula Daily News news sources NEW YORK -- The idea that primitive hunter-gatherers lived in harmony with the landscape has long been challenged by researchers,… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obamas start 10-day vacation

By Philip Elliott The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama left the White House on Friday for a 10-day vacation, taking with him the… Continue reading

Police: Reality TV star found dead

The Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- A reality show contestant wanted for murder in the gruesome death of his ex-wife was found dead Sunday… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Road reopened until dark

The 17-mile Hurricane Ridge Road will reopen today for daylight use only, as long as conditions remain safe. Visitors are urged to use extra caution,… Continue reading

Olympic, other national park visits up in first half of year

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- There might have been an economic downturn, but Americans boosted visits to their national… Continue reading

British Columbia shuts down its tourism agency

In a move that has stunned British Columbia's tourism industry, the provincial government has killed off Tourism B.C., the Crown corporation that promotes the province… Continue reading