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Central Washington falls in sweet-16
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats (25-7) were defeated 57-51 Monday by California State Polytechnic Uni…
Judge tosses restriction against fed officers at protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge Monday tossed a restriction he placed on federal officers’ actions in response to protests near the federal courthouse in Portland.
2 deputies hurt in suburban Seattle shooting that killed man
WOODINVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Two King County deputies were shot Monday in suburban Seattle in an exchange of gunfire with a man who died at the scene, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities: 2 deputies shot in suburban Seattle
WOODINVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Two King County deputies were shot in suburban Seattle, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
Oregon reports 723 new COVID-19 cases Monday
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 2,585 coronavirus cases between Saturday and Monday, a three-day total that surpasses most weekly case counts from August, September and October.
Authorities: 2 officers shot in suburban Seattle
WOODINVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Two members of law enforcement were shot in suburban Seattle, fire officials said.
Wildfire spotting network grows to 610 cameras in California
SAN DIEGO (AP) — As the threat of wildfires has grown to a staggering level in California, so has its network of high-tech cameras watching the backcountry to spot the first outbreak of flames and help firefighters…
Man convicted of sexual assault on flight gets prison
SEATTLE (AP) — A California man was sentenced to two years in prison after he was convicted of sexually assaulting of a woman on a flight from London to Seattle in 2018.
Oregon elections director fired after he details problems
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's elections director was abruptly fired in a text message by the secretary of state after he pointed out serious issues with the state's aging and vulnerable technology for running electio…
Idaho governor pleads for mask-wearing to protect veterans
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho residents should wear a face covering to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help protect veterans, many of whom are at greater risk of serious health complications if they get the virus, Gov.…
1 dead, 1 critically injured in electrical accident
SEATTLE (AP) — Police say one man is dead and another was transported to Harborview Medical Center for life-threatening injuries following an electrocution accident in Seattle’s Central District neighborhood.
Oregon man arrested in 2004 killing of Arkansas woman
MELBOURNE, Ark. (AP) — An Oregon man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in the killing of a 22-year-old Arkansas woman who was found dead more than 15 years ago.
Groups fight to keep gray wolf protections for most of US
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates and environmental groups have announced that they are challenging the removal of federal protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S.
Street racing: Portland police make arrests, tow cars
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say 14 people were arrested and 16 cars were towed after street racers took over multiple streets in Portland, Oregon, Sunday night.
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time
Just about the only thing Gonzaga has left to accomplish under Mark Few is win a national championship.
Alaska Airlines CEO to retire in March, replaced by insider
SEATTLE (AP) — The CEO of Alaska Airlines’ parent is stepping down next year and will be replaced by the company’s president.