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Ballot processing continues as certification approaches
EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…
School resource officer north of Salem placed on leave
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Woodburn school resource officer has been placed on administrative leave following community concerns about alleged social media activity suggesting “violence.”
Newhouse to review police reform proposals with department chiefs, sheriffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Congress considers police reform proposals from either side of the aisle, Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, announced Tuesday that he had formed a group of regional police chiefs and sheriffs to…
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
The Latest: Columbus statue taken down in Camden, New Jersey
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US judge denies tribe's bid to halt virus relief funding
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A federal judge in the nation's capital has denied a request from a Native American tribe in Kansas to halt further distribution of coronavirus relief funds for tribal nations.
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:
Protests continue for 15th day in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in Portland continued protesting the death of George Floyd for the 15th day on Thursday after city officials tried but did not come to agreement on budget plans.
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.
The Latest: Louisville bans use of 'no knock' warrants
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Prosecutors support bill about police disciplinary action
State prosecutors on Thursday added their support for a bill that would help ensure disciplinary actions against officers cannot be later reversed by an outside arbitrator
San Francisco police won't respond to non-criminal calls
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco officers will stop responding to non-criminal activities such as disputes between neighbors, reports about homeless people and school discipline interventions as part of a police …
The Latest: Georgia man faces upgraded charges in ATV crash
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The Latest: Group of Minneapolis policemen ready for change
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School resource officer north of Salem placed on leave
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Woodburn school resource officer has been placed on administrative leave following community concerns about alleged social media activity suggesting “violence.”
Portland renames renovated park for prominent black leader
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A newly redeveloped park in Northeast Portland is being renamed to honor a prominent black female leader, removing a moniker with racist connotations.