Guns to be legal in Olympic Nat'l Park - but not firing them

02/21/10 A federal law that takes effect Monday will allow visitors to carry loaded firearms into Olympic National Park and 371 other national parks and monuments across the nation.

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A Guide to Leavenworth, Washington Condos

02/19/10 A popular tourist destination in the North West, Leavenworth is the home of a collection of high end...
 

Two injured in crash north of Shelton

01/10/10 A Shelton man suffered abdominal and possible head injuries and a Shelton woman suffered minor injuries in a crash Friday about 7 miles north of Shelton, according to the Washington State Patrol.

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Ethics investigation over, Dicks says

12/19/09 WASHINGTON - The Office of Congressional Ethics has ended its investigation into the relationship between Rep. Norm Dicks and an influential defense lobbying firm and recommended no further action, the Belfair Democrat said Friday.

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News briefs

11/19/09 The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Gig Harbor Civic Center for its second of three public meetings regarding the Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rate recommendation process for the 2011 fiscal year (July 2010 to June 2011).

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Outdoors Calendar: 11.17.09

11/16/09 TodayWest Sound Triathlon Club meetsTime: 6 p.m.Location: Round Table Pizza, SilverdaleInfo: (360) 697-5609; www.westsoundtriathlonclub.wordpress.comToday and Nov. 24USPSA/Self-defense practiceTime: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Location: Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club, 4900 Seabeck Highway NW, BremertonCost: $3 members; $10 non-members (first practice free)Info: (360) 373-1007, e ...

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Some see replay in latest Boeing tanker contract flap

11/02/09 A European aerospace company and its American partner say the Air Force is stacking the odds against them and favoring The Boeing Co. as it prepares to seek bids on a $35 billion contract to start replacing the nation's fleet of aging aerial refueling tankers.

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Sunday's NYC Marathon finishers from Washington

11/01/09 14, Mike Sayenko, Bellevue, 02:16:38. 24, Brett Winegar, Shoreline, 02:23:11. 218, Jim Savage, Bainbridge Island, 02:44:42. 826, Kevin Prentiss, Edmonds, 02:58:14. 827, Kevin Bartholomae, Sammamish, 02:58:14. 973, Sean Williams, Spokane, 02:59:42. 1116, Dave Latourette, North Bend, 03:01:42. 1126, Charles Stoner, Seattle, 03:01:49. 1160, Todd Ward, Seattle, 03:02:13. 1213, Gabriel Loeb, Seattle ...

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Running | New York Marathon finishers from Washington state

11/01/09 14, Mike Sayenko, Bellevue, 02:16:38. 24, Brett Winegar, Shoreline, 02:23:11. 218, Jim Savage, Bainbridge Island, 02:44:42. 826, Kevin Prentiss, Edmonds...

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'I have done nothing wrong,' says Dicks

10/31/09 WASHINGTON - Rep. Norm Dicks said Friday he has been interviewed by the Office of Congressional Ethics, which is looking into his relationship with a once influential lobbying firm that the Justice Department is investigating for possible criminal violations.

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Halloween Events This Weekend

10/29/09 ALLYN The 13th Annual Haunted House in Allyn that drew more than 540 visitors last year will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 for all ghosts and goblins, including a special area for little ones. It is sponsored by Fire District 5 and the Firefighters Association will be at the Mason County Fire Station 51, 18411 Highway 3 in Allyn; Dist. 5 firehouse. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND Spooky Stories will be ...

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Both sides criticize tanker bid request

10/28/09 Lawmakers from Washington and Alabama are raising serious concerns over a troubled $35 billion tanker competition between rivals The Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp.

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Bulletins for Oct. 24, 2009

10/24/09 5k Run/walk: 8:30 a.m., Cornerstone Ministries, 308 Everett St., Morgan City. Proceeds go to St. Mary Outreach United Way. $20. Anti-Poverty Workshop: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette, 1408 Carmel Ave., Lafayette, sponsored by the Office of Justice and Peace.

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Skokomish Lucky Dog Casino closing in Mason Co, WA

09/30/09 The general manager of the Skokomish Tribe's Lucky Dog Casino north of Shelton says it will close for the winter due to the recession.

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Skokomish Lucky Dog Casino closing in Mason Co, WA

09/30/09 Associated Press - October 1, 2009 12:45 AM ET SHELTON, Wash. (AP) - The general manager of the Skokomish Tribe's Lucky Dog Casino north of Shelton says it will close for the winter due to the...

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Port: SEED is dead, but clean-tech lives

09/10/09 Port of Bremerton Chief Executive Officer Cary Bozeman recommended last month that work cease on an incubator building for the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development project, but he said that does not mean the port has given up on clean-technology initiatives.

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Drivers' reports lead to two more DUI arrests on Kitsap roads

09/08/09 Washington State Patrol troopers in Kitsap County made two additional DUI arrests stemming from cell phone callers Sept. 5. This follows two DUI arrests the prior weekend which also originated from cell phone callers.

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Caller reports another driver drinking beer near Gorst

09/08/09 Troopers were alerted to at least two more suspected drunk drivers last weekend thanks to tips called in by witnesses on their cell phones, the Washington State Patrol reported.

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South Kitsap's Quest? A Victory at Qwest

09/03/09 Wolves take on Kennewick in the noon game at the Emerald City Kickoff Classic on Saturday; Bremerton-Klahowya, NK-Bainbridge among tonight's Week 1 games.

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'Gertie,' Gorst and a Grocery Legacy

09/03/09 A car accident took the life of Gertrude Thompson, 86, a lifelong Bremertonian who with her husband started a string of Kitsap stores.

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Port Orchard girl injured in Belfair crash

09/02/09 A 9-year-old Port Orchard girl was injured Tuesday afternoon when the car she was riding in was struck near Belfair Elementary School, the Washington State Patrol reported.

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