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The U.S. is out of the World Cup, but the excitement continues for the final games
SEATTLE – The United States men's national team ended its World Cup tournament with a loss to Belgium 4-1 Monday a…
Black Lives Matter, counter-protesters argue in Boise
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise Mayor Lauren McLean on Wednesday condemned counter-protesters after she said they used physical violence to interrupt a Black Lives Matter demonstration a day earlier at City Hall.
Work can continue on central Idaho trail crossing ranch
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that work can continue on a public trail on an easement crossing private land that connects the popular tourist destinations of Redfish Lake and Stanley in central Idah…
Portland police declare riot, use tear gas
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police declared a riot, made multiple arrests and used tear gas to disperse protesters in Portland, Oregon, as unruly demonstrations continue in the city.
Seattle cops clear 'occupied' zone, more than 30 arrested
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police turned out in force early Wednesday at the city's “occupied” protest zone, tore down demonstrators' encampments and used bicycles to herd the protesters after the mayor ordered the are…
Idaho appeals judge's education funding initiative rulings
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two federal court rulings involving the state’s ballot initiative process are “judicial activism,” Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little said, and has appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appea…
Seattle cops start clearing 'occupied' zone, make arrests
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police showed up in force early Wednesday at the city's “occupied” protest zone, tore down demonstrators' tents and used bicycles to herd the protesters after the mayor ordered the area clear…
Seattle police act to clear protesters from 'occupied' area
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police early showed up Wednesday in force at the city's “occupied” protest zone, tore down demonstrators' tents and used bicycles to herd the protesters after the mayor ordered the area clear…
Seattle clearing 'occupied' area amid protester resistance
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police early Wednesday showed up in force at the city's “occupied” protest zone, tore down demonstrators' tents and used bicycles to herd the protesters so the officers could carry out an exe…
Washington state begins trapping for Asian giant hornets
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — About 600 traps to catch invasive Asian giant hornets are being placed in Northwestern Washington's Whatcom County by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, more than doubling the …
Seattle mayor orders "occupied" area cleared, police arrive
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police converged on the city's “occupied” protest zone early Wednesday after Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order for protesters to vacate the area.
Alaska Airlines could ban non-masked flyers from travel
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines says its flight attendants can issue warnings to passengers who refuse to wear a mask which could lead to them being banned from future flights.
Washington population tops 7.6 million
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington’s population has topped 7.6 million, with growth coming mostly from those moving to the state.
3 injured when boat, humpback whale collide in Alaska waters
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Three people on a recreational boat were injured, one seriously, after it collided with a humpback whale, authorities said Monday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge
HOUSTON (AP) — Health departments around the U.S. that are using contact tracers to contain coronavirus outbreaks are scrambling to bolster their ranks amid a surge of cases and resistance to cooperation from those…