Oregon fall firestorms cautionary tale in worsening drought
OTIS, Ore. — Wildfire smoke was thick when Tye and Melynda Small went to bed on Labor Day, but they weren't too concerned. After...
Judge: US can’t delay challenge to public land coal sales
BILLINGS, Mont. — A U.S. judge has rejected the Biden administration's attempt to delay a lawsuit from several states and environmentalists who are seeking...
Royal Caribbean sets 2021 cruises in Florida, Texas, Alaska
MIAMI — Royal Caribbean International said Friday that eight of its ships will resume U.S. voyages in July and August with trips leaving ports...
Trial to determine if GEO must pay detainees minimum wage
SEATTLE — After nearly four years of litigation and pandemic-related delays, a trial is underway to determine whether the GEO Group must pay minimum...
Bill Gates company to build reactor at Wyoming coal plant
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A next-generation, small nuclear plant will be built at a soon-to-be retired coal-fired power plant in Wyoming in the next several...
Amazon to hold Prime Day over 2 days in June
NEW YORK — Amazon said Wednesday that it will hold its annual Prime Day over two days in June this year, the earliest it...
Pot users welcome: Amazon won’t test jobseekers for cannabis
NEW YORK — Amazon said Tuesday that it will stop testing jobseekers for marijuana.
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Feds: Seattle man arrested trying to join ISIS
SEATTLE — The Justice Department says a 20-year-old Seattle man has been arrested trying to join the Islamic State terror group.
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Oregon bans guns from Capitol, demands safe storage in homes
SALEM, Ore. — Legislators have brought guns into the Oregon State Capitol for personal protection. Protesters have carried semi-automatic rifles onto the grounds and...
Scrutiny mounts of legacy of pioneering Northwest missionary
SPOKANE, Wash. — For generations Marcus Whitman has been widely viewed as an iconic figure from early Pacific Northwest history, a venerated Protestant missionary...