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Judge blocks key parts of Washington sheriff decertification law
(The Center Square) - A Thurston County Superior Court judge has granted a motion for a preliminary injunction to …
Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests
SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. judge on Friday ordered Seattle police to temporarily stop using tear gas, pepper spray and flash-bang devices to break up largely peaceful protests, a victory for groups who say authorities h…
US judge orders Seattle to temporarily stop using tear gas, pepper spray to break up peaceful protests
SEATTLE (AP) — US judge orders Seattle to temporarily stop using tear gas, pepper spray to break up peaceful protests.
Police 'woefully undertrained' on using force, experts say
BURIEN, Wash. (AP) — Seattle officers hold down a protester, and one repeatedly punches him in the face. In another run-in, officers handcuff a looting suspect on the ground, one pressing a knee into his
People gather, shops shut to back Black Lives Matter strike
SEATTLE (AP) — Hundreds are gathering and marching in the rain and some businesses have temporarily closed in response to Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County’s call for a statewide general strike on Friday.
Oregon Supreme Court upholds governor's shutdown orders
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Supreme Court on Friday upheld Gov. Kate Brown's shutdown orders aimed at stemming the coronavirus pandemic and she prohibited county officials from loosening restrictions for at least…
Q&A: What's next for Seattle protesters' 'autonomous zone'?
SEATTLE (AP) — For nearly a week, people opposing police brutality and racial injustice have turned a Seattle neighborhood into ground zero for their protests, creating a carnival-like atmosphere with speakers and …
Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in virus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Utah and Oregon put any further reopening of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, Arkansas and Arizona despit…
Armed people at Spokane protests criticized by politicians
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Some political leaders in Washington's second-largest city are criticizing armed people who showed up and silently watched protesters during Spokane’s Black Lives Matter demonstrations over th…
Starbucks creates own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees
Starbucks is creating its own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees to wear if they choose. The move comes after the coffee chain reportedly banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter gear.
Woman accused of burning police vehicles during protests
SEATTLE (AP) — A woman has been arrested after authorities say she set fire to five Seattle police vehicles during a downtown Seattle protest late last month.
Oregon announces largest virus count, Gov. pauses reopening
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 178 new confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday, marking the highest daily count in the state since the start of the pandemic.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Experts: Police 'woefully undertrained' in use of force
BURIEN, Wash. (AP) — Seattle officers hold down a protester, and one repeatedly punches him in the face. In another run-in, officers handcuff a looting suspect on the ground, one pressing a knee into his
Idaho governor gives OK to lift more virus restrictions
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho can move to the fourth and final stage of his plan to return to regular activity during the coronavirus pandemic despite a bump in infections, including among healthcare workers, Gov. Brad…