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Coastal Flood Warnings Issued for Washington and California Counties
Weather
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The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for San Juan County and an advisory for the Grays Harbor County coast for Friday, with high tides and storm surge potentially flooding low-lying areas, roads and property. The San Juan warning calls for more significant flooding, while the Grays Harbor advisory warns of minor flooding, hazardous surf and beach debris.
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Activist's Petition Stalls $5 Billion Data Center Project Near Washington
Daily Caller News Foundation
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An anti-data center activist helped stall a project planned for an abandoned mall just outside Washington, D.C. — and now she wants her county to ban them all.
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Johnson City Man Indicted in Cemetery Theft
World
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Wiley Adams, 42, was arrested after a Washington County grand jury indicted him in the alleged theft of precious-metal items and vases from a Johnson City cemetery. Police said surveillance footage linked him to selling the items at a scrap yard; charges include theft of property valued at more than $250,000 and desecration of a venerated object.
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Soccer Teams Across Regions Claim Championships
Sports
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Glenbrook South won the IHSA Class 3A boys soccer title, while Maine’s Hall-Dale captured its third consecutive Class C state championship with a 1-0 win. Wellington Heights claimed its third straight District 4 crown in a shootout, and Washington Township defended its county title with an undefeated season.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 14h
US Housing Inventory Rises 7.4% in October
Business
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U.S. housing inventory is climbing as buyers retreat: national listings rose 7.4% year over year in October, while signed contracts fell sharply, and markets in western Washington and Madison County also reported more homes for sale and weaker demand. Elevated mortgage rates are adding to affordability pressures, giving buyers more choice and potentially greater negotiating power.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Washington Deputy Killed in Ambush as Second Officer Fights for His Life
Andrew Powell
— Nov 5, 2026
A Spokane County sheriff’s deputy has died and a second is not expected to survive after a gunman opened fire on officers responding to a reported domestic violence incident in Was… — by Andrew Powell
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Counties Release Lists of Marriage License Applicants
Lifestyle
— Oct 31, 2026
Marriage license applications and issuances were recorded across several Arkansas counties in late October 2026, including Washington, Benton, Sebastian and Columbia counties. The notices list couples who applied for or received licenses; a separate report covered recent applications in Natrona County, Wyoming.
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DNA Identifies Killer in Two Pennsylvania Cold Cases
World
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Pennsylvania State Police say DNA evidence identified the late James Richard Clark Sr. as the killer of Susan Rush and Brenda Ritter, whose 1976 and 1977 murders in Washington County remained unsolved for nearly 50 years. Authorities are also investigating whether Clark may have killed other women.
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FBI Arrests Former Kansas Prosecutor on Child-Pornography Indictment
Politics
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The FBI arrested Michael Jolstead, a former Sedgwick County assistant district attorney, on a federal indictment in Washington charging him with five child-sex-crime counts, including production and attempted production of child pornography and attempted online enticement of a minor. He was dismissed from the office after his arrest; the charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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Vermont Governor’s Race Could Make History
Politics
— Nov 3, 2026
Vermont voters cast ballots in 2026 races for state legislative seats, the state’s lone U.S. House seat and secretary of state, with county-level coverage in Addison, Orange and Washington counties. Incumbent Democratic Rep. Becca Balint faced Republican Gerald Malloy, while Democratic Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas sought a third term against Republican H. Brooke Paige; results were expected after polls closed at 7 p.m.
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Two Deputies Shot During Spangle Domestic Response
World
— Nov 3, 2026
Two Spokane County deputies were shot while responding to a domestic violence call near Spangle, Washington; a third person was also treated at a hospital, with conditions not immediately known. The shooting prompted major road closures and a regional law enforcement response, though officials said no suspect was at large.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Election Day Brings High-Stakes Races and Ballot Measures
Politics
— Oct 30, 2026
Washington election officials urged voters to use ballot drop boxes rather than mail amid changes to USPS postmark processing, while the Justice Department plans to monitor ballot processing in King and Yakima counties. State officials also disputed a federal list of alleged noncitizen voters, saying an initial review found citizens and people not registered to vote in Washington.
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Officials Order Flags at Half-Staff for Memorials
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Officials in Iowa, South Carolina and Washington ordered flags lowered to honor a fallen World War II sailor, former state judge Alexander M. Sanders Jr. and Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers. Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs also planned half-mast flags for former minister Gerry Collins’ funeral.
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Washington County Center to Close All Day for Emergency Drill
Politics
— Oct 20, 2026
Willamina City Hall will stop receiving walk-in visitors Wednesday afternoons while staff handle administrative work, and Grand County offices will be closed for Veterans Day. Washington County’s Municipal Center in Fort Edward will also close to the public Oct. 23 for a public safety and emergency-preparedness exercise.
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 14h
Portland Photographer Indicted, Detectives Seek Potential Victims
World
— Oct 30, 2026
A Beaverton photographer, Abraham Daniel Lopez, was indicted on charges of stalking and sexually abusing a woman after an investigation found alleged abuse over several months. Washington County detectives believe he may have met additional victims through his photography work and are urging anyone with information to contact them.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Tax Measures and Revenues Show Mixed Results
Finance
— Nov 3, 2026
Washington voters appeared to reject an effort to block the state’s millionaire tax, while Cook County voters strongly backed a nonbinding proposal urging Illinois to consider a 3% surcharge on income over $1 million for property-tax relief and education; the measure would require further state action to become law. In California, a tax surcharge on wealthy earners was leading toward approval, while a proposed one-time tax on billionaires’ assets was trailing amid arguments over revenue, public services and the risk of wealthy residents leaving.
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Crashes kill three, injure six in Michigan, Washington
Auto
— Oct 24, 2026
A multi-vehicle crash in Mason County, Michigan, killed two women and left two others with non-life-threatening injuries; the cause is under investigation. In a separate early Saturday crash in Auburn, Washington, one person died and four were injured, including two seriously, as police investigate possible impairment.
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Emerald Ash Borer Detected on Both Sides Washington
Environment
— Oct 14, 2026
The emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Walla Walla County, putting the destructive pest on both sides of Washington after its earlier detection in Clark County; it has also continued spreading in Oregon. Officials warn infestations can kill nearly all ash trees in affected communities and urge residents to avoid moving firewood, inspect trees and report suspected cases.
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Vehicle Fires Disrupt Highways Across Four Regions
Weather
— Oct 25, 2026
A power-pole fire closed U.S. 26 in Washington County, disrupting traffic and MAX service as utility crews worked on repairs. Separate vehicle fires also blocked or slowed traffic on highways in Orlando, near Kendal in England, and in Huber Heights, Ohio.
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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Politicians Force Their Hands Into Taxpayer Pockets To Fund Agency That Bombed Audit
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 15, 2026
A deep-blue Washington county raised taxes on the same day it appointed an Inspector General to root out the widely reported fraud from within its' government spending programs.
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11 Injured in Separate Bus Crashes in Washington, New York
Auto
— Oct 22, 2026
At least 11 people were injured Thursday morning when a passenger or work bus collided with a tractor-trailer on State Route 24 in Grant County, west of Othello. The highway was closed near the crash site, and authorities urged drivers to avoid the area; the extent of the injuries was not immediately known.
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No Kings Vote Early Rallies Draw Nearly 3,000 Events
Politics
— Oct 15, 2026
No Kings rallies are taking place across the country on Oct. 17, with organizers linking demonstrations to protecting democratic institutions and encouraging early voting ahead of November elections. Events include gatherings in Palm Beach County and near Washington’s Lincoln Memorial.
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Washington Seeks $13.2M More for Wildfire Repairs
Environment
— Oct 7, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has requested up to $13.2 million in additional FEMA aid to repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by summer wildfires, bringing the state’s total Public Assistance request to more than $133 million. The request covers 11 counties and the Spokane Tribe of Indians, including Asotin and Whitman counties; FEMA may reimburse up to 75% of eligible costs.
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Man Identified After ICE Vehicle Collision in Harris County
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
— Oct 7, 2026
Authorities in Harris County are investigating after an ICE-operated vehicle struck a man during an apparent enforcement action. Separate pedestrian crashes in Washington state and Idaho left people injured, while a bus struck and killed a man in Atlanta; investigations are ongoing, and another source reports a victim identification in a fatal St. Croix County crash without further details.
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 14h
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