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Notebook: Kalen DeBoer provides blueprint for Washington’s recent recruiting resurgence
Sitting at a table on the roof of the Novo Theater in Los Angeles, overlooking its most important recruiting region, Kalen DeBoer was asked what has affected Washington's recruits the most.The first-year Huskies coach spoke for two…
Seattle and Portland set heat duration records during the heat wave
Comment this storyCommentSEATTLE — Seattle and Portland, Ore., set records Sunday for most consecutive days of high temperatures, and officials in Oregon have been investigating other heat-related deaths.In Seattle, the temperature soared…
Josh Kirshenbaum: Signing with a boatload of memories | University of Washington
July 27—Man, 19 months flies by, huh?The news is now out, but my time at the Daily News is coming to an end.…
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Hurdler Camacho-Quinn cherishes Olympic gold for Puerto Rico
Comment this storyCommentEUGENE, Ore. — This is what winning an Olympic gold medal for Puerto Rico looked like for Jasmine Camacho-Quinn: Billboards around San Juan featuring only her first name. A festive parade of flags just for her.…
Semenya finishes 13th, fails to advance in 5,000m at Worlds
Comment this storyCommentEUGENE, Ore. — In a way, this race was like so many in the past for Caster Semenya. When she crossed the finish line, there was no one near her.That race, however, was the 5,000 meters - not her specialty, the 800…
Analysis: Ranking Washington’s 10 most intriguing conference realignment matchups
Change can be a good thing.Or something intriguing, at least.More than two weeks after USC and UCLA agreed to join the Big Ten in 2024, the fate of the Pac-12 - or 10? – remains frustratingly fluid. The conference realignment has…
Can the world championships turn Americans into athletics?
Comment this storyCommentEUGENE, Ore. — Early Friday morning, as he walked to the pitching circle in the center of Hayward Field for his final warm-up pitches, Rudy Winkler heard a noise that hit him. Over his years at the stadium, Winkler…
Biden appoints two more judges for Western Washington | Oregon
SEATTLE (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday made two more federal judicial appointments from western Washington state: Seattle attorneys Jamal Whitehead and Kymberly Evanson.Whitehead is a civil litigator with Schroeter…
2022 Washington State Cougars Football Schedule: Dates, Times and Analysis
Year 1 of the Jake Dickert era begins in Pullman, and the Washington State Cougars are hoping to bowl and maybe surprise in the PAC-12 North. Dickert was named interim coach a year ago…
How Biden’s rail expansion could impact Washington’s rail service
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As President Biden's ambitious passenger rail expansion plan faces an early test on the Gulf Coast, Washington train advocates have expressed concern about how it…
Washington’s deadline for more fossil fuels is impossible if Snake River dams are breached,…
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The four lower Snake River dams are critical to meeting the Northwest's climate goals of decarbonizing the electric grid by 2045, according to new analysis…
Washington lawmaker wants Huskies and Cougars tied
Politicians in the Pac-12 states are certainly watching what happens with the conference realignment. They want to see schools in their states and localities get more television dollars and more opportunities for growth.
They have a vested…
Gamble Sands in Washington inaugurates the second course
Gamble Sands in Brewster, Wash., has jumped onto the golf map over the past decade with its David McLay Kidd-designed course, a wide-open 18 that ranks as the No. 1 public-access layout in the state. and #46 among all modern courses in the…
Washington County Affordable Housing Opens Amid GOLD Housing Crisis
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A year-long affordable housing project is finally complete, adding dozens of new homes across Washington County. However, as state leaders point out, this is just one solution to a growing need for housing in…
Tips to make your rental home more energy efficient
Placeholder while loading article actionsIf you're an environmentally conscious tenant, it might seem impossible to make your space more energy efficient without breaking your lease or pouring money into a house you don't own. You probably…
Protest for abortion rights in Portland turns destructive | Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An abortion rights protest in Portland, Oregon turned destructive over the weekend,…
European tour bans LIV golfers from Scottish Open
Placeholder while loading article actionsMUNICH — The European Tour on Friday banned golfers who played in the Saudi-backed LIV series from three upcoming tournaments, including the Scottish Open, and fined them $120,000.The tour said all…
Brooks Koepka reportedly leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf
Placeholder while loading article actionsFour-time major champion Brooks Koepka will leave the PGA Tour to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series breakaway, and will play in his next tournament later this month in Oregon, multiple media…
Housing market slows retreat from rising seas and larger storms
Chuck and Terry Nowiski lived in their country-style farmhouse with a wrap-around porch for 36 years before it flooded. After hurricanes Matthew and Florence, they said “yes” to the state's offer to buy their house and tear it down.Almost…
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Report: Fires and heatwaves cause ‘climate anxiety’ among young people
Placeholder while loading article actionsPORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon health officials say the impacts of climate change, including more devastating wildfires, heat waves, drought and poor air quality, are fueling “the climate anxiety” among…
Texas Massacre Boosts Oregon Gun Safety Ballot Initiative
Placeholder while loading article actionsSALEM, Oregon — When Raevahnna Richardson spotted a woman standing outside a library in Salem, Oregon, collecting signatures for a gun safety initiative, she walked over to her and added her name."I…
Ellensburg’s Dylan Philip Named Female Athlete of the Year | University of Washington
June 9—From a young age, Dylan Philip of Ellensburg knew she wanted to be a Division I basketball…
Washington Underdogs in Key Matches – Realdawg.com
Some opening betting lines have just opened in Las Vegas. Sportsbook SouthPoint has released three betting lines for Washington's 2022 schedule. Games include Michigan State, Oregon and Washington State.
Washington's…
Former Husky Walk-On Cornerback Kinchen Joins WSU
Kasen Kinchen was so determined to play football for the University of Washington that the cornerback passed on scholarship offers elsewhere and came to the Huskies as a top player.However, when Jimmy Lake and his UW coaching staff were let!-->…
Oregon’s botched drug treatment plan tied to decriminalization
Placeholder while loading article actionsSALEM, Ore. — Efforts to secure millions of dollars in funding for treatment centers and related services as part of Oregon's pioneering drug decriminalization have been botched even as drug…
Washington County ends ambulance contract with Metro West
HILLSBORO, OR — Washington County is ending its contract for ambulance services from Metro West on June 30, the county announced last week. The contract has been in place since 1997.The county cannot make the changes to emergency services…
Oregon State Baseball: Beavers beat Washington 13-8 in first round of Pac-12 Tournament
Mitchell Verburg got his first collegiate start today in the Pac-12 Championship game against the mighty Stanford offense. He only lasted one full inning, however, allowing 4 hits and three runs. Jaren Hunter came in relief and managed…
Kurt Schrader loses primary in Oregon’s 5th district
More than a week after voters headed to the polls, incumbent Rep. Kurt Schrader fell to Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the Democratic primary for Oregon's 5th congressional district.Election results in the race were delayed after blurry barcodes…
Washington Ranked 1st State in the Nation for Millennials | Washington
(The Center Square) - The Evergreen State is leading with millennials, according to a analysis by…
Cali QB Aidan Chiles sums up his weekend visit to Washington
Downey (California) quarterback Aidan Chiles made an unofficial visit to Washington over the weekend and the Huskies made a strong impression.
Washington offered Chiles a scholarship on May 11 and…
Wild weather in Oregon, Washington causes destruction and splits a massive redwood tree in Canby
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Jolene Neuberger was at work on Thursday afternoon when she received an unexpected call from her father.One of his parents' massive, tall redwood trees was struck by lightning, causing quite a mess on their property…
Oregon federal prison escapee arrested in Nevada | Washington
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Who won the US Presidential Scholars award in Oregon, Washington?
Jenny Duan of Jesuit High School, Kyler Ye-Cheng Wang of Lincoln High School and Kelso Cosgrove of Kelso High School were among the 161 finalists nationwide.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Three high school students from Oregon and…
Washington is the first state to require all-electric heating in new buildings
Dozens of cities and towns in California, Washington, Colorado and Oregon have already effectively banned gas in most new buildings. New York City did the same in December. At the state level, California also passed a landmark building…
Washington doctor at the forefront of abortion rights looks to the next frontier after Roe: Pills
Several years ago, an abortion rights activist reached out to Dr. Suzanne Poppema, a retired reproductive rights leader from her Seattle-area practice. As states passed abortion restrictions, plans were underway for an offshore…
Class of 2024 WR David Washington takes over UCLA Football offer
The Bruins have added another skill position player to their next recruiting board.Class of 2024 wide receiver David Washington received a scholarship offer from UCLA football Thursday night, he announced via Twitter. It was the second!-->…
Oregon lands four-star WR, Washington hopes to keep Tacoma QB at home, UCLA changes strategy
The foundations for recruiting success during the December signing window are often laid in the spring, when campus visits are conducted, shortlists created, and verbal commitments made.The Hotline is thrilled to provide Pac-12 fans with a…
Washington is one of the worst US states for distracted driving, study finds
(NEXSTAR) - While driving fatalities declined in 2020 - which makes sense given we were stuck at home for much of the year - there was one category of dangerous driving that actually increased : distracted driving.
Even though…
Washington State guard Tyrell Roberts enters NCAA transfer portal
PULLMAN — Tyrell Roberts, a precision guard who finished his first season at Washington state as the team's second scorer, has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Verbal Commits reported Friday morning that Roberts will…
Several Pac-12 schools face quarterback competition
Placeholder while loading article actionsArizona has two quarterbacks who split time last year, added a transfer from another Pac-12 school and has a freshman who turned heads."We're not going to release a depth chart after spring, but like…
April rainfall increased snowpack, but fire season in southwestern Washington unclear
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After a drier than normal start to the year, snow and rain in April helped increase snow accumulation and push back the start of the fire season, but the next…
Washington Men’s Tennis Reaches Pac-12 Championship Game
At just 17, Washington rookie Cesar Bouchelaghem may not know he's supposed to feel the pressure. For the second day in a row, he picked up the singles win to send the Husky men's tennis team to their first-ever Pac-12 Championship…
Oregon, Utah and Washington State win first matches of 2022 Pac-12 Women’s Tennis Championship
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OJAI, California - Sixth-seeded Oregon, No.9-seeded Utah and No.10-seeded Washington State won the first round of the Pac-12 Women's Tennis Championship on Wednesday. 2022 at the Ojai…
Washington insurance chief Mike Kreidler apologizes for using racial slurs
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April showers increase snowpack in Washington, but cold weather offers hit some crops east of…
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A series of powerful, cold April storms amplified the region's snowpack, producing plentiful powder snow for skiers and helping to bolster water supplies to key…
Allyson Felix says she’s retiring after 2022 track season
Placeholder while loading article actionsAllyson Felix, who closed the Tokyo Games last year with more Olympic medals than any American track and field athlete in history, said she would retire after the 2022 season."This season is not…
Developer pushes for Washington’s first floating offshore wind farm off the Olympic Peninsula
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Offshore wind power on the Pacific Ocean has long been considered a pipe dream due to the steep decline along the edges of its continental shelf.
But floating…
Washington’s wolf population increased 16% last year, state says
SPOKANE, Wash. – Washington's wolf population increased in 2021 for the 13th consecutive year, posting a 16% increase from the previous year, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said Saturday.As of Dec. 31, 2021, the department said…
State Athlete Trey Leckner Commits to Washington State | Washington State University
Washington State's first commit in its 2023 recruiting class comes from one of the state's top prep…
Gigs to Catch in the DC Area April 8-14
If you couldn't make it to South by Southwest this year, Made Conference is a local alternative that brings together some of DC's brightest musicians, entrepreneurs and other creatives at the DC Dream Center in Southeast. The one-day…
Dangerous high wave warnings on the Washington Coast, Oregon Coast
Dangerous high wave warnings on the Washington Coast, Oregon Coast
Posted 4/4/22 6:07 PM PST By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection
(Long Beach, Wash.) - From the northern edges of the Olympic…
FIRST Washington Robotics Competition – April 2, 2022
FIRST Washington Robotics competition - April 2, 2022 | The Spokesperson's Review…
Medical supply plane en route from Washington to Ukraine
A cargo plane loaded with 32 tons of medical supplies left Seattle-Tacoma airport this week for Ukraine. The donated shipment is worth $3.5 million and approximately $100,000 came from Clark County.
Humanitarian assistance was…
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Charles Smith Kung Fu Riesling 2020Columbia Valley, Washington $13
Charles Smith Winery is Washington State's largest independent winery. His first wine was "K Syrah", which he sold from the back of his van in 1999. This best-selling dry…
How much do the top 1% in Oregon, Washington earn?
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — What does it take to join the 1% club? It depends on where you live.
According to personal finance website SmartAsset.com, the top 1% earners are in the coastal states — on both the east and west coasts — where…
Pac-12 Stock Report: Could Washington State’s NIT race lead to an NCAA Men’s Tournament…
Commentary on Pac-12 developments on and off the field…Rise: Washington State BasketballWhen dawn broke Thursday morning, the Pac-12 still had three men's teams in the playoffs: Arizona and UCLA in the NCAA Tournament, and Washington…
The Washington Outdoors Report: The Lake Moses Carp Classic | Characteristics
Common carp are considered trash fish here in the United States and harmful to the lakes, ponds, and…
Washington Center Nate Roberts turns pro
Husky fans have been waiting for an indication of the upcoming turnover for Washington's basketball program this offseason. The first big news came out today as Nate Roberts announced he would sign with an agent and declare himself for…
Study says Washington ranks highest in supernatural sightings
If you believe the "truth is out there" about UFOs and aliens or believe in paranormal encounters and that ghosts are real, you have chosen a good enough state to live in. It's not like we live near Area 51, and we certainly don't…
Washington lawmakers want more movies shot in their state
Lawmakers want more movies like 'Twilight' and 'Sleepless in Seattle' to be shot in their home countries
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Lawmakers have voted to increase incentives to bring more motion pictures to Washington.
The…
Lincoln County wins battle with unions over public collective bargaining | Washington
(The Center Square) - Lincoln County, assisted by legal experts from the Freedom Foundation, scored what…
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Washington Wizards: Game preview, time, TV channel, how to watch free…
If the Portland Trail Blazers are going to win a basketball game anytime soon, Saturday night against Washington would be a good time to do it.The Wizards (29-36) lost Friday night to the LA Lakers and will be without All-Star guard Bradley…
Oregon State baseball ready to face Washington State
No. 7 Oregon State vs. Washington State Bailey-Brayton Field - Pullman, Washington. Friday - 3:05 p.m.HPL Cooper Hjerpe (3-0, 1.65) vs. LHP McKabe Cottrell (1-2, 4.61)Saturday - 2:05 p.m.HPR Jacob Kmatz (2-0, 4.38) v RHP Grant Taylor (2-0,…
Washington to donate $1 billion to replace Interstate 5 bridge
Washington lawmakers are set to set aside $1 billion to replace the Interstate 5 bridge at the Oregon border, delivering on their promise to make the first openings after killing off the latest proposed replacement almost ten years ago.The…
Recruiting Expert Disable Enemies North Pac-12 Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, WSU
Brandon Huffman is the National Recruiting Editor at 247Sports. He joined me Monday on the statewide radio show to talk about the Pac-12 Conference North Division and programs from Oregon, Oregon State, Washington and Washington…
Washington St. continues its playoff effort against Oregon St.
If the encore presentation is as good as the original, Oregon State and Washington State will give Pullman, Washington fans one of the most entertaining games of the season on Thursday night.When the teams met Monday in Corvallis, Oregon,…
High gasoline price gap: $4 for gasoline in Oregon and Washington state
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Atmospheric river causes flooding in the Pacific Northwest
Due to heavy snowfall and the risk of avalanches, Snoqualmie and Steve passes, along major freeways east of Seattle, were closed in both directions.Between heavy rain, flooding, standing water, debris, snow and avalanche danger, February is…
Brink and Wilson lead No. 2 Stanford over Washington
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Anna Wilson stole an inbound pass and scored the go-ahead basket with 1:05 left, and No. 2 Stanford avoided a major upset by beating Washington 63-56 on Saturday.
“Fantastic flight,”…
Camp for free in Washington and Oregon in scattered areas
What does dispersed camping mean?Basically, scattered camping means camping in a tent or RV outside of designated camping areas. No water, no electricity, no garbage cans, no tables, no fire pits and, in most cases, no toilets. But hey,…
Gunman charged with killing protester in Portland, Oregon
Benjamin Smith "approached the protest and confronted several of its participants, yelling at them and demanding that they leave the area," Mota said in an affidavit, citing videos shot at the scene. After several protesters told him to…
Washington State vs. Stanford – Game Preview – February 24, 2022
The Stanford Cardinal (23-3, 14-0 Pac-12) looks to build on a 15-game winning streak when he hosts the Washington State Cougars (18-8, 10-5 Pac- 12) at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. The Cougars have won four straight.Haley Jones…
District bill could bring mobile voting to city in 2024
The measure — which would allow residents to vote on their smartphones, laptops or tablets — was introduced on Friday by DC council member Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2). It was co-introduced by President Phil Mendelson (D) and Board Members…
Washington legislative staffers hold sick leave after unionization bill dies
In an act of labor solidarity, dozens of Democratic staffers in the Washington Legislature staged a 'work stoppage' on Wednesday after a bill that would have allowed them to unionize did not advance before a key deadline.The work stoppage…
Oregon survives mediocre shooting, Washington State’s last-minute rally in 62-59 win | Sports
Oregon hung on for a landslide victory on Monday night.With their NCAA Tournament hopes on life support, the…
April 12 trial date set for two Washington men, Oregon man charged with conspiracy to obtain…
U.S. Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Kent, Washington man, a Seattle, Washington man, and a Portland, Oregon man have been indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to obtain substances. controlled by fraud.Hakeem Mohamed,…
Washington football schedule 2022: 3 things to know
Washington 2022 football schedule: Who is Washington missing on the Pac-12 schedule and what are the 3 things to know?
Washington Football Schedule 2022
September 3 Kent State
September 10 Portland State
September 17 State of Michigan…
The best romance-themed landmarks on the Oregon and Washington coast
The best romance-themed landmarks on the Oregon and Washington coast
Posted 2/10/22 8:22 PM PST By the staff of the Oregon Coast Beach Connection
(Westport, Washington) - Whether by name or by legend, certain places…
House Democrats Roll Out $16 Billion ‘Move Ahead Washington’ Transportation Package |…
(The Center Square) — State House Democrats unveiled their ambitious “Move Ahead Washington” agenda on…
Washington continues to explore options for legal psychedelics
Like it or hate it, legal cannabis is firmly established in Washington.
But psychedelics, which can include certain types of mushrooms and synthetics, are still trying to gain a foothold.
Products containing the active…
Oregon cop pulls SW Washington man from burning van
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A Lincoln City, Oregon police officer pulled a Battle Ground man from a burning van early Friday morning after the man fell asleep with the van running for warmth…
Women’s basketball hosts No. 9/No. 10 in Western Washington this Tuesday
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MONMOUTH, Oregon – The Western Oregon University women's basketball team and the #9/#10 Western Washington will eventually…
A Chance to Save a Positive Road Trip Awaits CU Enthusiasts in Washington State – Colorado…
SEATTLE — Even in the best-case scenario, in which the Colorado Buffaloes jump through February to make a playoff push, Thursday night's loss to Washington was one to haunt a club.
Yet, as head coach Tad Boyle is quick to point out, no…
Tough offensive performance leads to 58-60 loss at Washington
The Colorado Buffaloes struggled to keep the ball on Thursday night in Seattle, giving up 16 turnovers and 16 interceptions to give the Washington Huskies a win.
Sophomore forward Jabari Walker was the only Colorado player to score in…
Man who raped child in Oregon and Washington gets 27 years
January 26, 2022Updated: January 26, 2022 08:12
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon man who repeatedly raped and abused a child in Oregon and Washington state and placed a hidden camera to capture!-->!-->…
Washington man killed in three-vehicle crash on Highway 18 near Grand Ronde | Local News
POLK COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) — One person was killed and three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on…
Oregon vs. Washington – College Basketball – Predictions, Betting Lines, Odds &…
Back-to-back teams face off when the Oregon Ducks (11-6, 4-2 Pac-12) host the Washington Huskies (9-8, 4-2 Pac-12) on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 10:00 PM ET. The Huskies are 11.5-point underdogs and will look to maintain their five-game…
Washington’s second half propels them into Oregon State
Oregon State's men's team (3-14 Pac-12 1-6) has played some of its best basketball games in recent competitions, but it hasn't been able to muster all 40 minutes and achieve a victory. One of the hottest teams in the Pac-12 traveled to…
Solving the Mystery of the Washington Bigleaf Maple Mortality
Bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) is an iconic deciduous tree of the Pacific Northwest. Even if you've never had the pleasure of standing in the dappled shade of this largest North American maple, you've probably seen its…
Washington State basketball rookie Mouhamed Gueye wins second weekly Pac-12 accolade | Washington…
Mouhamed Gueye is becoming a rookie sensation in Washington State, and the Pac-12 is taking notice.The…
COVID-19 Updates: More Oregon Schools Canceling In-Person Classes; Washington governor suspends…
The COVID-19 virus.OPBThe rapid spread of COVID-19 in the North West has spurred a relentless march of developments in recent days.Across Oregon, more schools are canceling in-person learning as students and teachers call in sick (see list…
Fast Mobile Home Loans Expands to Washington, Creates New Home Loan Product
SEATTLE, January 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Mobile Home Loans' suite of new home loan products reflects its strong commitment to affordable housing, including a mobile home loan product not offered by any other lender.
This exclusive…
Comment: Despite Jayden’s loss to Laura, Washington State could still win the North Division…
There are 236 days until the start of the 2022 football season. If we ever had to think about a scenario that seems extreme - a scenario that is about five steps ahead of current reality - now is the time.
Here we go…