Officials advise wearing masks in Vegas as COVID cases rise

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Masks are back in Las Vegas, after regional health officials on Friday cited a rising number of coronavirus cases and advised everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear facial coverings in crowded indoor places. The recommendation from the Southern Nevada Health District isn’t a requirement. But it affects casinos, concerts…

Pfizer, subsidiaries agree to pay $345M in EpiPen settlement

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Pfizer Inc. and two of its subsidiaries have agreed to pay $345 million under a proposed settlement to resolve lawsuits over EpiPen price hikes. In documents filed Thursday in federal court in Kansas City, Kansas, New York-based Pfizer and its subsidiaries Meridian Medical Technologies Inc. and King Pharmaceuticals, which is…

NortonLifeLock, Allstate fall; US Bancorp, Celanese rise

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: American International Group Inc., up $1.66 to $48.07. The insurance company is selling a 9.9% stake in its Life & Retirement business to Blackstone for $2.2 Billion. NortonLifeLock Inc., down $1.05 to $25.86. Most Read Stories Former Seahawk Richard Sherman arrested on investigation of domestic-violence…

Recovery effort at collapsed building could end soon

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — The recovery efforts for a South Florida condo building that collapsed last month might be coming to an end soon. Miami-Dade police identified four more victims of the Surfside condo collapse Thursday, meaning that 90 of the 97 confirmed dead have been identified as the recovery enters a final stretch. County…

Harry Styles planning U.S. tour this fall for ‘Fine Line’

NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Styles will hit the road on a U.S. tour this fall, with 40 concerts scheduled in such cities as New York City, Denver, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston and Los Angeles. “Love On Tour” kicks off on Sept. 4 in Las Vegas and will include five dates in New York…

Man charged with causing disturbance on LA-Miami flight

MIAMI (AP) — A California man faces a federal charge following a disturbance on a flight from Los Angeles to Miami last week. Anthony Kevin Trujillo, 27, made his first appearance Wednesday in Miami federal court, according to court records. He was charged earlier this week with interfering with flight crew members and attendants. If…

WATCH LIVE: Multiple brush fires forcing closures on northbound HWY 101 near Shelton

Multiple brush fires have started along northbound I-5 and Highway 101 Wednesday afternoon.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Trevor Bauer paid leave extended through July 27 by MLB

NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave was extended by nearly two weeks through July 27 by Major League Baseball and the players’ association while the sport’s investigators check into allegations of sexual misconduct against the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher. Bauer was placed on seven days’ paid leave on July 2 under the joint…

What happens to your ballot after you vote in Washington?

Here’s what happens after you leave your ballot in the drop box.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Commentary: After a year’s absence, All-Star Game brings back a baseball celebration – Wed, 14 Jul 2021 PST

The All-Star Game, returning after a year’s COVID-19 absence, is back to doing what it does best — pomp and ceremony, honoring the connection between stars of the past and present, and, for those willing to absorb it, providing a fun interlude in the long slog of a season. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here…

Police find body of missing Idaho man believed to have drowned in Coeur d’Alene River – Wed, 14 Jul 2021 PST

A dive team found the body of Kevin L. Walker, a 45-year-old man from Kellogg who is believed to have drowned in the Coeur d’Alene River on Saturday, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office reported. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Putting our way of life at risk’: Gov. Inslee declares Washington drought emergency

The combination of a record-breaking heat wave and a unprecedently dry spring and summer have pushed Washington into a drought crisis.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Hot, smoky conditions to continue – Wed, 14 Jul 2021 PST

Smoke, heat and wind were expected to continue Wednesday afternoon as weather officials in Spokane warned of excessive heat and fire risk amid wildfires in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

DOJ: Naturopathic physician sold fake COVID-19 vaccine cards

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A naturopathic physician in Northern California has been arrested and charged after federal prosecutors said she sold fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards that made it seem like customers received Moderna vaccines. Juli A. Mazi, 41, of Napa, was charged with one count of wire fraud and one count…

The Alt-Tour: pro cyclist tackles Tour de France for charity

Of all the thousands of miles, dizzying days of suffering and countless moments of self-doubt, the one that sticks out most to Lachlan Morton came high in the Alps, where a monster day of cycling along the route of the Tour de France had left him burned and blistered and feeling despair. The challenge before…

The Times recommends: Pete von Reichbauer for King County Council District 7

Von Reichbauer’s effective advocacy and strong work ethic have earned him the endorsements of every mayor in his district. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Missouri governor: Health officials play COVID-19 blame game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson suggested Tuesday that some southwest Missouri health officials who are publicly discussing a marked increase in COVID-19 cases are trying to find someone to blame and want to scare people into getting vaccinated. Health officials should try to encourage people to get vaccinated but should not…

No. 1 players in the world at majors and how they fared

The No. 1 player in the world going into the majors since the world ranking began in 1986, and how they fared: 2021 British Open — Dustin Johnson: July 15-18. US Open — Dustin Johnson: Tie for 19th. Most Read Stories Smoke season is coming to Washington. Here’s how to prepare. COVID vaccine hesitancy by…

Appeals court: Dealers can sell handguns to 18-year-olds

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A federal law that for more than 50 years has banned licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults between age 18 and 21 is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. In a 2-1 opinion, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond overturned a lower court…

Washington’s $1 million vaccine lottery winner to be selected this week

Washington state’s vaccine lottery will have its final drawing on Tuesday for the grand prize of 1 million. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Renowned Oklahoma fiddler Byron Berline dies at 77

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Byron Berline, a renowned fiddler and owner of a popular Oklahoma instrument shop, has died in a hospital. He was 77. Bette Berline, Byron’s wife, confirmed his death to The Associated Press. She said he was hospitalized after suffering a stroke and that over the weekend his “lungs gave up and…

Washington Monument to reopen Wednesday

The monument had to shut down in March 2020 when the coronavirus hit the D.C. region. It briefly reopened in October but then closed again in January. It’s expected to reopen Wednesday, with tickets available onl online. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

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