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UW claims first national soccer title in program history
CARY, NC — The University of Washington Huskies Men’s soccer team (16-6-2) faced off against the NC State Wolfpack…
Prison guard says he was fired for Black Lives Matter shirt
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A newly hired-and-fired correctional officer is suing Washington's Department of Corrections, saying he lost his job because he wore a “Black Lives Matter" shirt to work.
WSU launches life sciences incubator program in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State University is launching Spinout Space in Spokane, a new life sciences incubator designed to build and grow start-up companies.
Oregon may get more initial virus vaccine than expected
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials anticipate receiving at least three times as many initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as originally expected.
Man sentenced to 6 months in prison on old marijuana charge
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man who has been waiting nine years to be sentenced on a marijuana conviction has been sentenced to six months in prison.
Union coalition urges state to approve methanol plant
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A coalition of about 25 national and international unions wants Washington state officials to approve plans for a $2 billion methanol refinery in Kalama, Washington.
Operating error sends wastewater into Puget Sound
SEATTLE (AP) — An operating error caused less than 15,000 gallons of wastewater to spill into Puget Sound early Wednesday morning.
Man sentenced for breaking baby's bones
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A former hospital worker during sentencing Tuesday in Deschutes County Circuit Court said he was stressed by the COVID-19 pandemic when hurt his infant son.
Seattle rents down 20% since start of COVID-19 pandemic
SEATTLE (AP) — Rents in Seattle are continuing to decline month after month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Police: Couple flew to Hawaii despite positive virus tests
HONOLULU (AP) — A couple were arrested at a Hawaii airport after traveling from the U.S. mainland despite knowing they were infected with COVID-19, authorities said.
Thousand of fentanyl pills, meth, heroin seized in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Federal agents have made more arrests in a drug pipeline that stretches from Mexico to north of Seattle in Snohomish County.
9-year-old girl injured in accidental shooting
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — Authorities are investigating an accidental shooting in a Federal Way apartment Wednesday night that sent a child to the hospital.
December starts out dry
According to preliminary data from the National Weather Service, the first 11 months of the year have left the area a bit dry.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
US Air Force appeals ruling against urban training in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Air Force is appealing a federal court ruling preventing exercises that had military jets coordinating with plain-clothed soldiers on the ground in cities in Idaho as part of an urban w…