Facial paralysis reversed through nerve transplant surgery: HealthLink

A Seattle-area woman experiencing a rare case of facial paralysis thought she’d never be able to fully smile again. Until she met a surgeon who gave her hope.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Firetruck plows through furniture shop on Long Island, injuring 4

A firetruck has plowed through the facade of a furniture store on New York’s Long Island. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

After heart transplant, ex-NBA player Scot Pollard plans to campaign for organ donations

Ex-NBA player and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has been discharged from the hospital following his heart transplant. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Truck driver pulled to safety after crash leaves vehicle dangling over bridge across Ohio River

The driver of a semi-truck has been pulled to safety by firefighters following a crash that left the vehicle dangling over a bridge across the Ohio River. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

State 4A girls: Gonzaga Prep defense smothers No. 2 Woodinville; Olivia McIntyre provides spark in 60-54 win – Thu, 29 Feb 2024 PST

Gonzaga Prep girls coach Goeff Arte joked after the Bullpups’ Round-of-12 win over Lake Stevens on Wednesday that his team “doesn’t scare anybody getting off the bus.” Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

State 1B boys: Wellpinit continues title defense with 70-51 win over Columbia Adventist Academy – Thu, 29 Feb 2024 PST

The Wellpinit boys basketball team isn’t the same group that captured the State 1B championship last year. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Ex-Spokane Chief Kailer Yamamoto has struggled to find ice with Kraken and could be trade target – Thu, 29 Feb 2024 PST

Kailer Yamamoto’s historic Kraken season has lost some steam, but when Seattle’s playoff hopes hung by a thread last Monday at Climate Pledge Arena, he gladly helped out. The Kraken snagged their needed extra point from the Boston Bruins in a shootout, where they’ve struggled to find a winning recipe. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review…

‘Strippers’ bill of rights’ is one step closer to becoming Washington state law

The House passed an amended version of the bill on Feb. 27.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown, buy more time for final spending agreement

The short-term extension is the fourth in recent months, and many lawmakers expect it to be the last for the current fiscal year.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Washington state’s largest labor union endorses ‘uncommitted’ vote in primary election

United Food and Commercial Workers 3000 decided Wednesday to endorse the “uncommitted” vote as it stands in solidary with its partners in Michigan.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers urge judge to reject Trump’s request to postpone $83.3M jury award

Lawyers for E. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

A Brazilian state in the Amazon has been hit with more than 2,000 fires in February

Data from Brazil’s space agency says the state of Roraima in the Amazon rainforest has been hit with more than 2,000 fires in recent weeks. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what you need to know

Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S. Nationwide, about 12% of most recent norovirus tests sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were positive. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Reel Rundown: Swedish disaster film ‘The Abyss’ is second-rate at best – Wed, 28 Feb 2024 PST

Several years ago, while standing in line to see a movie at the Sundance Film Festival, I began talking to a guy who told me he represented a European film distribution company. He explained that his firm was desperate for what he called “product.” Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington…

Eastern Washington must slow down Montana’s efficient offense to clinch Big Sky Conference championship – Wed, 28 Feb 2024 PST

Midway through the first half Saturday against Northern Colorado, Eastern Washington’s hold on first place in the Big Sky Conference standings looked tenuous. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Remembering Richard Lewis: Entertainment reporter recalls interviews, performances by friend, actor and comedian – Wed, 28 Feb 2024 PST

There was no interview subject I enjoyed more than comic-actor Richard Lewis, who passed away at 76.  Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

North Kitsap superintendent accused of stealing campaign signs avoids charges through pre-trial diversion agreement

Although Dr. Laurynn Evans may avoid a conviction, some students and parents at North Kitsap said they hope she won’t return as superintendent.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Mother calls 911 to report killing, burying her young child, deputies say

The woman told deputies that she had been hearing voices that told her to kill her child.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Washington state lawmakers consider police pursuit and parents’ rights initiatives

The pursuit initiative would broaden the requirement for when a police officer could pursue a suspect.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Chiefs owner gets ‘F-minus’ grade from NFLPA, says team needs to improve facilities

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt admitted Wednesday that the Super Bowl champions are overdue for some much-needed upgrades to their practice facilities after the NFL Players Association issued its annual report card and graded Kansas City as the second-worst team in the league overall. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out three batters over two scoreless innings in his exhibition debut on Wednesday, giving a glimpse into why the Los Angeles Dodgers believe the Japanese right-hander can become an ace in the big leagues. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Turkish drones kill 3 in an attack on a local Christian militia in northeastern Syria, officials say

A Kurdish official and a Syrian opposition war monitor say Turkish drone strikes in northeastern Syria have killed at least three members of a local Christian force and wounded others including civilians. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

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