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White Woman Calls Police on Black Man Standing at His Home
“If you guys have a lease, I’d just like to see the lease,”
Oregon's Wildfire Risk Map Emerges as New Climate Flashpoint
A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state — labeling nearly 80,000 structures as high-risk — generated so much pushback from angry homeowners that officials abruptly retracted it
Seattle Ends COVID Hazard Pay for Grocery Store Workers
A policy passed in 2021 requiring grocery stores pay employees an additional per hour in hazard pay has just come to an end
Washington Voters Weigh in on Dozens of State Primary Races
Voters were deciding the top two candidates in races for the U.S. Senate, Congress and the secretary of state's office.
Free Vaccination Events Provide Required Back-to-School Immunizations
On or before the first day of instruction, all K-12 students in Washington state must be up to date on vaccinations required for...
Merkley, Colleagues Continue Push for Robust Federal Response to Monkeypox Public Health Emergency
“As the country continues to navigate the [monkeypox public health emergency], the United States public health system remains on the...
Washington Ferries to Get $38 Million to Improve Services
Out of the 35 states and three territories receiving federal money for ferries, Washington will get the biggest allocation ...
Personal Information of Some in Jails Possibly Compromised
A statement from the county said names, dates of birth and photos — as well as medical information like diagnoses and treatments —...
Bicycle and Pedestrian Lane Reduction on Morrison Bridge Starts Next Week
The bicycle and pedestrian lanes will be reduced to seven feet to allow for painting crew and equipment. ...
Doctor accused in kidnapping for hire plot pleads guilty
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Spokane medical doctor accused of hiring someone on the dark web to kidnap his estranged wife pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of threats in interstate commerce as part of a plea deal. Ronald Ilg, who has been a licensed physician in Washington state...
Pilot dies in single-engine plane crash in Jefferson County
BLYN, Wash. (AP) — A pilot died after their plane crashed near Blyn in Jefferson County on Wednesday. A witness reported seeing a low-flying aircraft with a possible engine spluttering and hearing a crash around 3:10 p.m., according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. ...
No One Ever Told You About Black August?
Black America lives in a series of deserts. Many of us live in food deserts, financial deserts, employment deserts, and most of us live in information deserts. ...
Betsy Johnson Fails to Condemn Confederate Flags at Her Rally
The majority of Oregonians, including our rural communities, value inclusion and unity, not racism and bigotry. ...
Monkeypox, Covid, and Your Vote
We must start a voter registration drive right here where we live. This effort must become as important to us as putting food on the table and a roof over our heads. ...
To many Americans, “reparations” is a dirty word when applied to Black folks. ...
Alleged member of IS 'Beatles' charged in UK with terrorism
LONDON (AP) — An alleged member of an Islamic State group cell nicknamed “The Beatles” that tortured and killed Western hostages was charged with terrorism offenses in Britain on Thursday after being deported from Turkey. Aine Davis, 38, was arrested at Luton Airport north of...
Broncos sport NFL's richest, most diverse ownership group
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos now sport the wealthiest owner in the NFL and the league's most diverse ownership group. Four of the six members of the Walton-Penner ownership group, which was welcomed into the NFL this week, are either women or minorities. ...
ReAwaken Tour host says he feels harassed by NY prosecutor
BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — A Christian pastor in western New York said he felt intimidated and harassed after the state's attorney general, a Democrat, sent a letter saying she believed a planned far-right political event at his church this week could lead to racial violence. In the...
Olivia Newton-John, who played Sandy in 'Grease,' dies at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits as “Physical” and “You’re the One That I Want” and won countless hearts as everyone’s favorite Sandy in the blockbuster film version of...
New York Film Festival sets lineup for 60th edition
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Film Festival will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a robust 32-film main slate and a number of hometown tales, including James Gray's Queens coming-of-age drama “Armageddon Time" and Laura Poitras' documentary “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” about artist...
Kenan Thompson of 'SNL' to host Sept. 12 Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran “Saturday Night Live” cast member Kenan Thompson will host next month's Emmy Awards. “Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network...
North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In a striking speech before thousands of North Koreans, leader Kim Jong Un’s sister...
US unemployment claims rise by 14,000 to 262,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who signed up for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest...
Breyer, Gorsuch join to promote education about Constitution
WASHINGTON (AP) — Recently retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has become the honorary co-chairman of a...
N Macedonia: Truck full of migrants overturns; 35 injured
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A truck carrying Syrian migrants believed to have entered from neighboring Greece...
Scholz confident Germany can weather energy crisis in winter
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged his government won't leave citizens freezing or unable to...
UK meets energy firms but no help yet for hard-hit consumers
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior ministers held inconclusive talks Thursday with...
