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Updated 19 hours, 53 minutes ago

Ballot processing continues as certification approaches

EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: Los Angeles police have arrested more than 2,700

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Police watchdog eyeing pepper spray use against protesters

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle's police watchdog agency said Tuesday it is investigating the use of pepper spray to break up a fourth consecutive day of large protests over the George Floyd killing, a tactic that drew ques…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: State files complaint against Minneapolis police

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: White House pondered taking control of DC police

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Seattle police say report of armed person at hospital false

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police responded to reports of an armed person at hospital for military veterans Tuesday but later said a witness was mistaken.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
FBI investigating triple homicide in Parker

PARKER, Wash. (AP) — The FBI is investigating a triple homicide in the Yakima Valley town of Parker.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Seattle police respond to report of armed person at hospital

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police say they are responding to reports of an armed person at hospital for military veterans.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: Attorney says drugs in Floyd's system irrelevant

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Portland, Oregon, remains largely peaceful, curfew lifted

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protests in Portland, Oregon, were largely peaceful on Tuesday night as thousands of people held a massive rally downtown, but several hundred people broke away at the end of the event, prompt…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: $3 million raised for Minneapolis businesses

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: Hundreds march peacefully in Albuquerque

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Results for Idaho's first mail-in primary due late Tuesday

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho is holding its first mail-in primary because of the coronavirus pandemic, and a ruling is allowing voters an extra week to request ballots

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Mostly peaceful Seattle protests turn chaotic at night

SEATTLE (AP) — A fourth day of large protests over the George Floyd killing on Monday in Seattle was largely peaceful but in the night the scene turned chaotic, with police using tear gas and flash bang devices.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: Virginia governor rejects national guard request

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: Minn. prosecutors still working on Floyd case

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck: