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Daily News Digest

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Body found in Nisqually could be final boater
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office dive team recovered a boy's body on the Nisqually River about 12:30 p.m. Monday, and a sheriff's lieutenant said it appears to be 9-year-old Cameron McCartney, one of three people who presumably died when a boat carrying five capsized on the river June 12.

Lehman resigns from district
The Olympia School Board will attempt to fill its third vacancy in six months after seven-year member Russ Lehman resigned Monday.

Final 1.5 cents of gasoline tax passed in 2005 in effect today
The state tax on a gallon of gasoline will rise a penny and a half today to 37.5 cents a gallon.

Official wants to delay RV law
Though the City Council could pass a law tonight barring overnight parking of recreational vehicles on city streets, one council member said she'll ask her colleagues to delay implementing it so an interjurisdictional group can find places for otherwise homeless RV owners to park.

Testimony in shooting points to car
The man charged with shooting Marcus Reed twice outside Thurston County Jail was pulled over driving a gray Mercury Grand Marquis with the same license plate as the vehicle seen speeding away shortly after the shooting, according to testimony Monday.

Nation & World

Sparks fly over canceled fireworks in Calif. town
This tourist village perched on a rugged stretch of California coast is known for its mellow attitude and abundant wildlife. But a decision to ban the town's July 4 fireworks sent sparks flying long before Independence Day.

Oil passes $143 on Middle East tensions
Oil prices passed $143 a barrel Tuesday amid concerns about a potential conflict between Iran and Israel and a weakening dollar.

McCain to talk free trade in Latin America
John McCain concedes he still has work to do to persuade voters in America's Rust Belt, where the presidential election could be decided, that his support for free trade will benefit them, not just cost more jobs.

Sports

Long-distance runner an Olympian, this time for United States
Bernard Lagat said he took every word seriously when he recited the oath that made him a U.S. citizen. Maybe that's why the smile was so wide when he finally became an U.S. Olympian, as well.

Halladay sends M's packing
SEATTLE - R.A. Dickey labored, Roy Halladay cruised - the difference between a good start and a great one.

Records rewritten at swim trials
OMAHA, Neb. - Katie Hoff made it 2-for-2 at the U.S. Olympic trials.

Business

Falling global demand sends crude price lower
NEW YORK - The price of crude oil hit yet another record on the last day of a tumultuous first half, spurting past $143 a barrel before ending lower on demand fears and a resilient dollar. Crude has shot up nearly 50 percent since the start of the year, in large part on the dollar's troubles, and analysts expect that trend to remain intact as the second half of 2008 begins.

Living

Help stock shelves of Habitat ReStore
Whether it's a kitchen update or a bathroom remodel, do-it-yourselfers often end up with spare building materials. That's where South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity's ReStore comes in.

Outdoors

Stewardship makes getting outside in the summer more fun
It's easy to think about beaches and camping as the long Fourth of July weekend comes over the horizon, but we should keep black bears in mind as well.

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