Prep roundup: Grace Melcher homers twice, Central Valley slowpitch remains undefeated – Tue, 25 May 2021 PST

Roundup of Tuesday’s high school sports action from the Greater Spokane League and across Eastern Washington. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Jailhouse phone call led police to believe a 17-year-old killed another teen in NorthTown Mall drive-by shooting – Tue, 25 May 2021 PST

A jailhouse phone call pointed police to a 17-year-old alleged gang member who they now suspect shot and killed a 19-year-old in a drive-by shooting at NorthTown Mall last month, according to court documents. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Residents in Tacoma push back on plans by leadership to expand housing in the city

Tacoma leaders are pushing to create more housing in the city, but residents say they aren’t actually solving Tacoma’s housing issues, they’re creating new ones.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

After woman beaten to unconsciousness in her home, detectives seek security footage – Tue, 25 May 2021 PST

Detectives are hoping members of the public will have helpful footage after a Spokane Valley woman was beaten in her home to the point of hospitalization Monday, according to a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office news release. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Georgia uses a 4-run first inning to beat LSU 4-1

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Chaney Rogers cleared the bases with a double in the first inning and No. 8 seed Georgia beat ninth-seeded LSU 4-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the SEC Tournament. Georgia (31-23) advances to play top-seeded Arkansas on Wednesday. LSU (34-22) awaits the Monday reveal of the NCAA Tournament teams.…

LEADING OFF: Syndergaard has setback, Kluber to get MRI

A look at what’s happening around the majors Wednesday: ___ SORE THOR Noah Syndergaard was pulled from his minor league rehabilitation outing because of soreness in his pitching elbow Tuesday night, the latest setback for a New York Mets team ravaged by injuries. Most Read Stories Washington rallies in second game to sweep a pair…

UN official: Conflicts make controlling COVID more difficult

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Despite last year’s U.N. call for global cease-fires to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, many conflicts never stopped including in Syria, Yemen and Congo and new ones erupted making it more difficult to control the spread of the virus and care for infected people in many countries, the U.N. humanitarian chief said…

Mask fast facts: Verifying claims about masks and COVID-19

The VERIFY team answered a few questions about the CDC’s mask guidance and its impact on businesses and customers.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

This Seattle man has already received his third shot of the COVID vaccine

The University of Washington employee was among the first in the world to be vaccinated and get a booster shot. #k5evening          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Inslee tours new Hope House, Catalyst buildings in Spokane – Tue, 25 May 2021 PST

As Gov. Jay Inslee walked through the apartments above the Hope House women’s shelter on Tuesday, he asked if the facility would be the perfect landing spot for a patient discharged from Eastern State Hospital. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell indicted on first-degree murder charges

The murder charges are in relation to the deaths of Vallow’s children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, and Chad’s ex-wife Tammy Daybell.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

California and U.S. agree to allow big offshore wind farms – Tue, 25 May 2021 PST

California and the U.S. government announced an agreement Tuesday to open up areas off the state’s central and northern coasts to the first commercial wind energy farms on the Pacific Coast. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

New grand jury seated for next stage of Trump investigation – Tue, 25 May 2021 PST

New York prosecutors have convened a special grand jury to consider evidence in a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business dealings, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

California and US agree to allow big offshore wind farms

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California and the U.S. government announced an agreement Tuesday to open up areas off the state’s central and northern coasts to massive wind energy farms. The pact that would float hundreds of turbines off the coast of Morro Bay and Humboldt Bay was touted as a breakthrough to eventually power 1.6…

Indictment against former Trump advisor Bannon is dismissed

The indictment was moot because former President Donald Trump pardoned Steve Bannon, who had pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he and three others defrauded donors in a $25 million fund to build a wall along the nation’s southern border. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Sam Mewis returns to Courage after European stint

Samantha Mewis is back home in the National Women’s Soccer League following a stint overseas with Manchester City. She returned to practice Tuesday with the North Carolina Courage after officially re-signing with the club. “My time at Man City was incredible. I have nothing but good things to say. I really think that I learned…

D.C. attorney general brings antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine brought an antitrust complaint against Amazon, alleging that the e-commerce giant wields monopoly power that has resulted in higher prices for consumers. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Delaware student wins $65K literary prize

CHESTERTOWN, Md. (AP) — A student from Delaware has won the nation’s largest undergraduate literary prize. Washington College announced Friday that Justin Nash, 22, of Smyrna won the Sophie Kerr Prize, which is worth $65,580 this year. The prize named for an Eastern Shore writer is awarded each year to the graduating senior demonstrating the…

Falcons coach tight-lipped about Julio Jones’ future

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons began their offseason training program Tuesday without longtime star receiver Julio Jones, who apparently has no intention of returning to a rebuilding team that is still struggling to get under the salary cap. Rookie coach Arthur Smith was tight-lipped about the Falcons’ options, but insisted that he doesn’t begrudge…

Fully vaccinated people contracting COVID is rare, CDC says

The CDC’s recent data claimed there was about 1 ‘breakthrough’ COVID case in every 10,000 fully vaccinated people.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Seattle council approves moving 911 dispatch from police department to civilian-led center

Seattle city council members voted Monday to move 140 positions from the police department’s 911 dispatch center to the Community Safety and Communications Center.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

New-home sales fell 5.9% in April after big March gain – Tue, 25 May 2021 PST

Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on rising home prices. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

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