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Cougs name Citowicki new women's soccer head coach
PULLMAN — Washington State athletics announced Chris Citowicki as its new head coach of the Cougars women’s soccer…
Protesters hold sit-in at Portland mayor's condo building
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters took to the condo lobby of Portland's mayor Friday night as Oregon protests against racial injustice persist.
Family of man who died in police custody announces $30M suit
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The family of a Black man who died in Tacoma police custody announced Friday they plan to sue the police department for $30 million for his death.
March in Portland coincides with Washington, DC, rally
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A crowd of about 1,000 people were marching in Portland, Oregon, Friday as part of a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Authorities seek help finding missing teen girl
CORVALIS, Ore. (AP) — Police in Corvallis, Oregon, are asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for more than a week.
Bend man disputes $73K restitution for July 4 fire
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A Bend man who lit an illegal firework on July 4, 2018, and ignited a fire on Pilot Butte is disputing more than $73,000 in restitution to pay for damage to the state park.
GOP portrayal of urban mayhem doesn't always match reality
At almost every turn at the Republican National Convention, speakers from the president on down
37 at SeaTac federal detention center infected with virus
SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — The Federal Detention Center in SeaTac says it has a cluster of coronavirus infections among inmates and staff.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here…
Yellowstone Park tanker crash spills 3,000 gallons of fuel
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A trailer hauling unleaded gasoline spilled about 3,000 gallons of the fuel after overturning in Yellowstone National Park while en route to a delivery, park officials said Fr…
BSU, UI and WSU confront student parties during pandemic
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State University has suspended three fraternities for reportedly having large gatherings that officials fear could contribute to the spread of coronavirus.
Multnomah, Hood River counties removed from COVID watch list
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multnomah and Hood River counties have been removed from the COVID-19 Watch List, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday.
200 US Army soldiers deployed to help fight wildfires
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials with the National Interagency Fire Center say about 200 active duty U.S. Army soldiers are being mobilized to help fight wildfires across the western United States.
Brown invokes emergency act for White River Fire
People who live along a state highway east of Portland, Oregon, have been ordered to evacuate because of a wildfire that continues to burn and Gov. Kate Brown has authorized additional resources if needed to fight …
Pullman police will issue tickets for large gatherings
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — People who attend parties or gatherings of more than 10 people in Pullman will be ticketed by police.
Manufacturing defect leads Boeing to ground several 787 jets
Boeing has found manufacturing defects on some of its 787 long-range airliners in areas where parts of the fuselage are joined together, the latest setback for the aircraft maker whose 737 Max is still grounded aft…