Hate crime victim's arrest fuels anger at Portland protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the protesters arrested in Portland, Oregon, early Monday is a Black woman who was assaulted by a white supremacist in a high-profile case three years ago and who now leads a group of “moms” in racial justice protests each night.

Parson wants state to intervene in St. Louis murder cases

LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson on Monday said he will ask state lawmakers meeting in a special session to give state Attorney General Eric Schmitt's office authority to intervene in homicide cases in St. Louis that he said are not being prosecuted quickly enough.

In Seattle, a Black police chief resigns over budget cuts

SEATTLE (AP) — Efforts to cut spending on police — a key demand of anti-racism demonstrators across the nation — have claimed an unlikely target: Seattle's first Black police chief, who enjoyed deep support in its minority communities, is stepping down in protest.

In Seattle, a Black police chief resigns over budget cuts

SEATTLE (AP) — Efforts to cut spending on police — a key demand of anti-racism demonstrators across the nation — have claimed an unlikely target: Seattle's first Black police chief, who enjoyed deep support in its minority communities, is stepping down in protest.

Report: Hawaii auditors stonewalled in contact tracing probe

HONOLULU (AP) — A report from Hawaii's state auditor’s office says Department of Health officials stonewalled them while attempting to get answers about the government's coronavirus contact tracing program.

Legals October 7, 2019

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 22, 2019 at 10:00 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the recommendation of the Grant County Treasurer to increase the Turnkey Lighting District parcel assessment rate for 2020 from $19.00 to $24.00 per parcel; and to decrease the Hillcrest Lighting District parcel assessment rate for 2020 from $19.00 to $16.00 per parcel. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #10019/333738 Pub: October 7, 14, 2019

Capitol police chief defends response to 'criminal' rioters

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the U.S. Capitol Police defended his department's response to the

White man who drove into Iowa protesters avoids prison

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A white man who deliberately

Biden chooses veteran diplomat Burns as CIA director

WASHINGTON (AP) — William Burns, a well-known figure in diplomatic circles around the world, is

Audit: Unemployment fraud likely higher than $647 million

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The amount of fraudulent payments of unemployment benefits distributed in Washington state during the height of the coronavirus pandemic was likely higher than the $647 million identified by the Washington state Employment Security Department, according to a new set of reports released by the state auditor's office Tuesday.

Audit: Unemployment fraud likely higher than $647 million

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The amount of fraudulent payments of unemployment benefits distributed in Washington state during the height of the coronavirus pandemic was likely higher than the $647 million identified by the Washington state Employment Security Department, according to a new set of reports released by the state auditor's office Tuesday.

Audit: Unemployment fraud likely higher than $647 million

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The amount of fraudulent payments of unemployment benefits distributed in Washington state during the height of the coronavirus pandemic was likely higher than the $647 million identified by the Washington state Employment Security Department, according to a new set of reports released by the state auditor's office Tuesday.

Capitol officer remembered for humor, paying ultimate price

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 18-year U.S. Capitol Police veteran killed in the line of duty is being remembered as a man with a sense of humor who loved baseball and golf and was most proud of one particular title: Dad.

Creating gives Old Hotel artist of month relaxation

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OTHELLO — Students in the Othello School District know School Resource Officer Sean Anderson as a cop. The’d probably be surprised he’s an accomplished collage artist and photographer.

March 17, 2016

On Day One, Biden to undo Trump policies on climate, virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will move swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy on his first day in office, signing

The Latest: Australia urges activists not to attend rallies

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North Dakota's all-mail primary a test of Burgum's big bucks

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota officials tabulated results Tuesday from an election conducted exclusively by mail, a test of whether Gov. Doug Burgum's pockets were deep enough to decide an unusually rough primary for state treasurer and oust a fellow Republican who has been the first-term governor's biggest irritant in the Legislature.

California sheriff: Gunman 'very intent' on killing police

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — An Air Force sergeant and leader in an elite military security force was armed with homemade bombs, an AR-15 rifle and other weapons and had a desire to harm police when he launched a deadly attack on unsuspecting officers, a Northern California sheriff said Monday.

California sheriff: Gunman 'very intent' on killing police

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — An Air Force sergeant and leader in an elite military security force was armed with homemade bombs, an AR-15 rifle and other weapons and had a desire to harm police when he launched a deadly attack on unsuspecting officers, a Northern California sheriff said Monday.