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By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Drew Timme of Gonzaga is the lone unanimous selection on The Associated Press preseason All-America team. He was joined by Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn, UCLA guard Johnny Juzang, Villanova point guard Collin Gillespie and Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis. Timme was a second-team All-American last season while leading the

SEATTLE (AP) — Beginning Monday proof of vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 will be required to enter restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters or entertainment venues in Washington state’s most populous county. King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan had announced the new requirements to enter certain indoor and outdoor establishments, citing

SEATTLE (AP) — A strong Pacific storm system that triggered mud flows in wildfire-scarred areas of California also slammed the coasts of Washington state and Oregon Sunday, threatening coastal flooding and causing power outages affecting thousands of customers in the Pacific Northwest. Two people were killed when a tree fell on a vehicle in the

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Police in Idaho say they have found a body in a vehicle submerged in Fernan Lake that was last seen being driven by a Coeur d’Alene woman in September. The Spokesman-Review reports that the vehicle, a 2013 Toyota Highlander, was located by Coeur d’Alene police and members of the Kootenai

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered in Tacoma, Washington this weekend to leave flowers, candles and messages in a memorial for four people killed in a spate of shootings last week that police are still investigating. No one has been arrested in the shootings, and authorities have yet to disclose a possible motive.

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Matt Hasselbeck seems to hold sharper memories of the tougher times during his long tenure in Seattle than the moments when the Seahawks experienced success. The tougher moments seem to be the ones that have resonated. But that also makes Hasselbeck appreciate the successes he had

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police say two people were killed at an Old Town apartment building on Sunday, and a man was detained as an investigation continues. The Oregonian reports that Sunday’s killings would bring the city’s homicide toll to 71 this year, breaking a record of 70 set in 1987. Police responded at

By MONICA SAMAYOA Oregon Public Broadcasting PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An agreement between the state of Oregon and a glass recycling plant in Portland says the plant will either shut down or install pollution control technology. Oregon Public Broadcasting reported Friday that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality gave glass recycling facility Owens-Brockway two options

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game on a power play with 7:08 remaining, and Conor Garland scored on a breakaway three minutes later as the Vancouver Canucks spoiled the home debut of the Seattle Kraken 4-2 Saturday night. Garland assisted on Horvat’s first

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The day started with Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato on top of the iconic Space Needle raising a deep blue flag with the tentacle shaped ‘S’ flying over the city. And from there, Seattle only became more awash in everything Kraken in celebration of the

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Kris Johnson ran for three touchdowns and Weber State converted four times on fourth down to shock Eastern Washington, which missed an extra point with 2:51 remaining, 35-34. After the Eagles, ranked second in the FCS coaches poll, converted a turnover into a touchdown with Dennis Merritt’s second touchdown run, a

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Tyler Allgeier ran for 191 yards and two touchdowns and BYU beat Washington State 21-19 on Saturday in Washington State’s first game since head coach Nick Rolovich was fired for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Rolovich and four assistants were fired Monday for not

SEATTLE (AP) — Johnny Russell scored in the 79th minute to extend his goals streak to seven games and help Sporting Kansas City beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on Saturday. With Seattle’s loss, the New England Revolution (21-4-6) clinched the Supporters’ Shield for the best record in Major League Soccer. Kansas City (16-7-7) moved within

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (AP) — Police say two people have been arrested in connection with the death of man who went missing in South Kitsap County this week. The Kitsap Sun reports 19-year-old Tyrone Sero of Port Orchard was last seen on surveillance video getting into an SUV Wednesday during what authorities say was a

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The King County Sheriff’s office says four people were injured in a shooting at the Metropolitan Banquet Hall in Renton. KOMO-TV reports sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a shooting at the banquet hall around 10:30 p.m. Friday. When they arrived, deputies say they heard several more shots fired inside the

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Fans of Washington State’s football team say they will continue to support the program in the wake of the firing of coach Nick Rolovich over his refusal to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Joe Trull, 55, of Port Orchard, Washington, says he was disappointed that Rolovich

SEATTLE (AP) — A motorcyclist is presumed dead after hitting a car on the Interstate 90 bridge in Seattle and falling into Lake Washington Friday night. The Seattle Times reports rescue teams called off their search around 2 a.m. Saturday. The crash occurred about 11:30 p.m. Friday. State Patrol spokesperson Trooper Rick Johnson says the

By VIVIAN MCCALL KNKX Public Radio ABERDEEN, Wash. (AP) — An Aberdeen City Council member is likely the first openly transgender woman official in Washington state. KNKX Public Radio reports the LGBTQ Victory Fund said they don’t know of any others. For decades, fear kept Tiesa Meskis in the closet, but about two years ago

By DAVID SHARP, MIKE CATALINI and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press BATH, Maine (AP) — Some American workers are deciding to quit their jobs in defiance of what they consider intrusive vaccine mandates. Many cities, states and businesses report that more than 9 out of 10 of their workers are complying with mandates. But thousands have

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Court documents show lawyers representing New Seasons Market have filed a $2.7 million lawsuit against an Oregon beef producer accusing the company of negligence for delivering beef tainted with E. coli in 2019. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports several people became ill with the bacteria, prompting a wide recall. The suit, filed this