Marcus Riccelli now running unopposed for state Senate seat after last-minute opponent Ericka Lalka withdraws without explanation – Tue, 14 May 2024 PST

State Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, will soon be a state Senator, barring an insurgent write-in campaign, after his only opponent withdrew from the race Monday. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Letters for Wendesday, May 15, 2024 – Tue, 14 May 2024 PST

Stand firmly against racism, misogyny Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Soccer notes: Zephyr sign Marley Canales as first player in club history; Velocity goaltender retires – Tue, 14 May 2024 PST

From staff reports Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Seattle City Council approves new police contract in 8-1 vote

There has not been a public hearing on the contract with the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, and it has some local leaders worried about accountability measures.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Dog helps protect Vancouver couple from armed robber: ‘He pointed his gun at me’

Police said the suspect has not been located, but the victims’ car was recovered in Longview.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

King County Council approves $20 per hour minimum wage for 2025

Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage will increase to $20.29 per hour across unincorporated King County.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Deeply concerned’ with China doping allegations, US drug czar sends letter to anti-doping agency

The U.S. drug czar sent a pointed letter to world anti-doping officials, saying leaders in governments across the globe “remain deeply concerned” about the response to allegations of Chinese doping before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Pixelworks: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) on Tuesday reported a loss of $5.1 million in its first quarter. The Portland, Oregon-based company said it had a loss of 9 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 7 cents per share. The maker of chips used in…

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 5/14/2024

Stocks ended higher on Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq composite to another record. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Seattle Times publisher and CEO Frank Blethen will step down in 2025 – Mon, 13 May 2024 PST

Frank Blethen, 79, confirmed his plans Monday in a Seattle Times interview. He said he expects to retain his position as board chair of the Seattle Times Co. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity foundation declared delinquent – Mon, 13 May 2024 PST

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has been forced to suspend operations at least temporarily after failing to file timely tax returns and other documents and being declared “delinquent” by California authorities. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who founded the charity after stepping back from their royal duties in Britain in 2020, has…

Great Osobor commits to UW men, reportedly with top-paying NIL deals – Mon, 13 May 2024 PST

SEATTLE – Great Osobor was always the top target for the Washington men’s basketball team after the Huskies hired coach Danny Sprinkle in March. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

And then there was one: 2 Bob Fergusons drop out of race for Washington governor

In addition to current Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, two other men with the same name filed for the race Friday afternoon.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Dave Reichert ‘disappointed’ about Bob Fergusons on Washington governor ballot

By Monday, the two other Bobs had dropped out of the race. Reichert said he is glad voters will no longer be confused when ballots arrive.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Fewer Sunday scaries’: Workers praise San Juan County’s new 32-hour work week

The county switched from a 40-hour work week last October. The results have been encouraging.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes

Impassioned supporters and opponents of a far-reaching Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution flocked to the State Capitol ahead of crucial votes aimed at putting it on the 2026 ballot. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on overriding Evers vetoes of 36 bills, including PFAS funding

Republicans say the Wisconsin Senate will be voting to override the Democratic governor’s veto of three dozen bills. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Roku will stream weekly MLB game on Sundays. Viewers won’t need one of the service’s devices

Roku will carry Major League Baseball games on Sundays beginning this week. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Raul Ruidiaz leads Sounders past Timbers for rivalry win – Sun, 12 May 2024 PST

PORTLAND — For many, the Cascadia derby Sunday stopped in the 50th minute. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Ahead of Seattle Storm’s season-opener on Tuesday, here’s three keys to success this season – Sun, 12 May 2024 PST

SEATTLE – After two exhibitions – a ho-hum debut followed by an outstanding performance – there’s still many questions surrounding the Storm before they embark on their 25th WNBA season. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Mariners slug three homers en route to series win over A’s – Sun, 12 May 2024 PST

After a frustrating Saturday evening where they felt helpless and humbled to the breaks of baseball, seeing hard-hit ball after hard-it ball get turned into outs and defensive highlights on stellar plays made by the Oakland A’s in an eventual loss, the Mariners made a major adjustment to their offensive plan for Sunday’s series finale.…

Man fatally stabbed at Capitol Hill light rail station

The male suspect has not been identified; Capitol Hill light rail station remains closed.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

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