Nevada tribal women reflect on Lake Tahoe resort name change
TAHOE CITY, Calif. (AP) — Women of Nevada’s Washoe Tribe have long fought against the word “squaw,” a racist slur that for more than half…
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Outside investigator to review Oregon State Hospital issues
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials and disability advocates have come to an agreement on a dispute over admission to the state’s…
Continue Reading Lillard scores 43 points, Trail Blazers snap 7-game skid
By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored a season-high 43 points and the Portland Trail Blazers…
Continue Reading Smith scores 24 to lead San Jose St. over Portland 90-78
PORTLAND, Ore. — Trey Smith had a career-high 24 points as San Jose State beat Portland 90-78. Mike Meadows led the Pilots with 16…
Continue Reading Socialist Seattle City Councilmember survives recall attempt
SEATTLE (AP) — Voters in Seattle have retained socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, the controversial lawmaker and long-time foe of…
Continue Reading LA Bowl features Kimmel, Oregon State and Utah State
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The inaugural LA Bowl will be headlined by Jimmy Kimmel, features a vomiting camel —…
Continue Reading Public Health: WA should prepare for omicron COVID surge
SEATTLE (AP) — Public Health – Seattle & King County officials are urging people to prepare for a surge of omicron COVID-19 cases as the…
Continue Reading Judge doesn’t halt Washington state House COVID policy
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A judge has declined to halt a policy at the Washington Legislature requiring state representatives to show proof of COVID-19…
Continue Reading EPA releases $1B to clean up toxic waste sites in 24 states
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Federal environmental officials have announced a $1 billion infusion to the Superfund program. The money comes…
Continue Reading Oregon might dump controversial spyware investment
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s treasurer is exploring legal options with the state attorney general in the…
Continue Reading Ex-dentist arrested, accused of stealing $8M in COVID-relief
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Department of Justice officials are accusing a former dentist from West Linn of defrauding the government out of nearly $8…
Continue Reading Health officials predict another COVID surge in Oregon
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Following three confirmed cases of the highly omicron variant in Oregon,…
Continue Reading Inslee, leaders opt to pause Washington payroll tax
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new payroll tax on employees in Washington state is being delayed. The Seattle Times reports Gov. Jay Inslee and Washington…
Continue Reading Fred Meyer, QFC grocery workers strike around Oregon
Many workers from Fred Meyer and QFC grocery stores began a week-long strike Friday after labor negotiations dragged on for a month between their…
Continue Reading SW Washington school superintendent fired amid investigation
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — The Evergreen School Board in Vancouver, Washington has fired superintendent Mike Merlino after placing him on paid leave…
Continue Reading Selah police find 3 dead in possible carbon monoxide case
SELAH, Wash. (AP) — Selah police are investigating the deaths of three people from possible carbon monoxide poisoning at a Speyers Road home. Selah…
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Oregon OKs ‘more aggressive’ climate protection program
The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission on Thursday approved a new Climate Protection Plan for the state that targets a 90% reduction in…
Continue Reading Inaugural Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl features Oregon St, Utah St
By The Associated Press The Oregon State Beavers and Utah State Aggies will meet Saturday night in the first-ever Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. Utah State…
Continue Reading Lindsey Horan voted US Soccer’s Female Player of Year
CHICAGO (AP) — Midfielder Lindsey Horan was voted the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Female Player of the Year for the first time. The 27-year-old led…
Continue Reading LaMelo Ball ready to rejoin Hornets in Portland
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball will rejoin the Charlotte Hornets in Portland for their game Friday night against the Trail Blazers. Ball has…
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