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Suspected gunman fatally shot by cops in Woodinville ID'd

WOODINVILLE, Wash. (AP) — The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a 22-year-old man shot and killed by two King County Sheriff’s deputies in Woodinville on Monday.

North Korea waging propaganda-heavy, 80-day labor campaign

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Before fleeing authoritarian North Korea in 2009, Kang Mi-Jin was regularly mobilized by the state for military-like productivity campaigns that were a source of both pride and pain. She was happy to be chosen to give a speech pledging loyalty to the ruling Kim family; less so when a tunneling construction project left her with a head injury.

Former Alabama WRs highlight Broncos-Raiders matchup

When it was time for the Las Vegas Raiders to make their first pick of the NFL draft this year, they had their choice of all the receivers with the 12th selection.

Rams eye chance to catch 1st-place Seahawks with passing

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The chance to play against the NFL's worst pass defense should be a golden opportunity for Jared Goff and Sean McVay to get the Los Angeles Rams back into top form after a few stumbling weeks.

Rolovich makes home debut as Washington St hosts Oregon

Nick Rolovich will be making his home debut when Washington State hosts No. 11 Oregon on Saturday.

Corrections officer charged with child rape

PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — A Clallam Bay Corrections Center officer has been charged with first-degree child rape.

Lives Lost: Mexican meatpacker left legacy of compassion

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Saul Sanchez came to the U.S. from Mexico hoping to save his youngest daughter’s life. What he found was a new life for his family, a boss who volunteered to pay for his daughter’s medical treatment – and a rural Colorado community he loved.

Chris Paul, on upcoming NBA season: 'Nothing is perfect'

Chris Paul fully understands that these are imperfect times. And that means perfect solutions for issues that the NBA and its players are dealing with, he said, aren’t likely to be found.

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Nebraska: Enact Racetrack Gaming Law (Requires I-429 to pass)

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?

Asian shares mostly drop on worries over surging virus cases

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly traded lower Friday as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.

The Latest: NZealand mulls masks on Auckland public transit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government could soon make wearing masks mandatory on public transit in Auckland and on planes nationwide as it continues to investigate a new community case of the coronavirus.

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District of Columbia: Decriminalize Entheogens (Make lowest police

Federal Way reaches settlement with DOJ over school bullying

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — Federal Way Public Schools has agreed to better track and prevent bullying as part of a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department, changes the district says have been underway for years.

FBI investigating hack involving black students at Gonzaga

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The FBI and Spokane police are now investigating an incident in which the Gonzaga University Black Student Union was hacked during a Zoom meeting and bombarded with racial and homophobic slurs.

White Sox say they understand 'seriousness' La Russa case

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox are sticking with new manager Tony La Russa for now, saying they understand the “seriousness” of his latest drunken driving case and will have more to say once it plays out in court.

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Washington: Repeal Plastic Bag Tax (At retail stores)

COVID-19 cases hit 1st Caribbean cruise since pandemic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — One of the first cruise ships to ply through Caribbean waters since the pandemic began ended its trip early after at least five passengers tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Thursday.

Dispute over access prompts AP to drop CMA Awards coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press has pulled out of its planned coverage of Wednesday’s Country Music Association Awards show due to restrictions that have been placed on still photographers and screen captures of the broadcast.