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WA asks judge to force Tacoma immigrant detention center operator to let inspectors in
TACOMA — Washington state health inspectors have tried for months to investigate complaints at the embattled immig…
The Latest: Atlanta officer to be charged with felony murder
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The Latest: Massachusetts aims to certify police
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Idaho coronavirus spread linked to infected bar patrons
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Health officials in southwestern Idaho say a coronavirus outbreak linked to patrons at six Boise bars has spread to 34 confirmed cases.
Steeper dive in state revenues projected, workers furloughed
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday canceled raises for some state employees and announced furloughs through the fall as an updated revenue forecast showed the state faces a budget shortfa…
The Latest: Statue of Arthur Ashe vandalized in Virginia
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The Latest: NY Gov. Cuomo recognizes Juneteenth holiday
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Washington city helps residents, merchants with wooden money
TENINO, Wash. (AP) — The blue-cheese salad dressing, butter, ground turkey, cans of grain-free dog food and new toothbrush came to $24.97.
Lawmakers rip FAA for not disclosing documents on Boeing Max
Senators of both parties lashed out at the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday, accusing it of stonewalling their attempts to understand how the agency approved a Boeing jet that later suffered two deadly …
The Latest: George Floyd's brother speaks to UN council
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3 injured after car drives into crowd of Portland protesters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a man drove his car into a crowd of protesters early Wednesday morning in downtown Portland, Oregon, injuring three people.
City of Portland to make Juneteenth a paid holiday
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland will formally recognize June 19, or Juneteenth, as a paid holiday, Mayor Ted Wheeler said.
The Latest: U.S. ambassador: Nation addresses 'shortcomings'
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Medical examiner: Father killed 7-year-old daughter, self
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A man fatally shot his 7-year-old daughter then killed himself in a Vancouver area home on Friday, authorities said.
Man arrested for allegedly stealing beehives in 5 states
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — A man who stole dozens of beehives across the West has been arrested in Washington state, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said. The bees could be worth more than $200,000.
The Latest: Another Confederate statue torn down in Richmond
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