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NJ lovers of cricket can check out local and international play
The cricket-curious and diehard fans alike can watch televised play via cricket channel Willow TV and its website, www.willow.tv. New Jerseyans who have never watched a cricket match in person can check out the New Jersey Premier Cricket League or...

Washington State Republican Party joins effort to end vote-by-mail system
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Washington State Republican Party is joining an effort to end the state’s vote-by-mail system. As part of that process, State Rep. and GOP Chairman Jim Walsh filed an initiative (IL26-126) on May 20 that...

New Requirements for Washington State Employers
In recent weeks, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed numerous employment-related bills, amending employer obligations and employee rights related to pay transparency, paid leave, use of criminal records, personnel records, child labor,...

Washington State Patrol apologizes for interrupting Pride flag raising in Olympia
Washington State Patrol officials have apologized for interrupting a Pride flag raising ceremony held on the steps of Washington's legislative building in Olympia on Wednesday. The disruption lasted about two minutes. It made for a tense moment...

How two nonprofit religious leaders raised $200,000 by walking from Seattle to L.A.
It was a grueling but significantly symbolic journey that drew two nonprofit professionals to walk a combined 1,300 miles in 17 days in April when they trekked on foot from Seattle to Los Angeles. Ken Craft, founder and CEO of Hope the Mission,...

announced a 2025 international tour
They say you never forget your first. Well, Jessie Murph's debut world tour is certainly set to be memorable. The 'Blue Strips' hitmaker recently announced she will be embarking on a near four-month-long globe-trotting trek, which she has dubbed...

Legals for June, 6 2025
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV09-25-0792 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN RE: Chule Rain Walker-Smith, A petition to change the name of Chule Rain...

Spokane second graders build cereal train for charity donation
SPOKANE, Wash. – Second graders at Spokane International Academy are making a difference with a unique community service project. The students are coming together to donate food to nearby charities. The young students found creative ways to gather...

Why are international players flocking to the WNBA?
NEW YORK — For a few minutes after a shootaround, Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase sat on the sideline with French guard Carla Leite beside her. Nakase demonstrated different hand motions and signaled to her 21-year-old rookie guard....

Seattle Tesla protests to continue despite Musk's tumultuous exit from White House
A Seattle-based organizer of the Tesla Takedown movement said they're "not slowing down, but doubling down" on their mission to urge the public to divest from Tesla. SEATTLE — Tesla Takedown organizer Devin Hermanson isn't sure if the public feud...
Washington state airlifts derelict boats from island
Fourteen derelict boats went flying this week as the Washington Department of Natural Resources cleared them from an island. The department used aircraft and ground personnel to haul boats to the mainland for deconstruction. The boats reportedly...

A ‘de-transitioner’ law firm in Texas now represents a Spokane woman who regrets her sex change, alleging medical malpractice
A Spokane woman is using a Texas-based “detransitioner” law firm to sue local medical offices for malpractice following regrets of transitioning to a man. Campbell Miller Payne PLLC has stepped in to represent 40-year-old Darlene Skane, who...

This day in history: Committee suggested tax to finish Riverfront Park. Governor rededicated Spokane’s upgraded Masonic temple
From 1975: An advisory committee recommended that a $3.9 million special levy be placed on the ballot to finish the remake of Riverfront Park. The city parks director said the money “would essentially complete both the park and the Pavilion...

Seattle and Vegas may headline NBA expansion plans
NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke with reporters before game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. It only took two questions before the topic of expansion came up OKLAHOMA CITY — NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke with reporters before game 1 of...
How did your Washington state lawmaker vote? Org releases legislative scorecard on 2025 session
Carleen Johnson / The Center Square On Wednesday, Future 42 unveiled its legislative scorecard detailing how Washington state lawmakers voted on some of the most controversial bills of the 2025 legislative session. Future 42 is the communications...

65th International Session for Young Olympic Ambassadors
he two delegates in a souvenir photo with Socga’s president Alain Alcindor (Photo: Kurtrine Albert) Jana Malbrook and Dwayne Didon to represent Seychelles Seychelles will be represented at the upcoming 65th International Session for Young Olympic...
Washington State Man Arrested Alleging He Provided Material Support to Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bomber ...
by: FBI Los Angeles Published: June 5, 2025 LOS ANGELES...A Washington state man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he provided material support to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber by shipping and paying for significant...

Did Congress just revoke Washington state’s gas car ban?
Conrad Swanson / The Seattle Times (TNS) As goes California, so goes Washington. At least in the realm of vehicle-emissions standards. That's why Congress' move to revoke a waiver for California under the federal Clean Air Act last month also...

Ontario International Airport is trending upward
If the story of Ontario International Airport (ONT) were a flight path, it would point due upward — and fast. Now in its eighth year since returning to local ownership, ONT continues to build on an extraordinary run of growth and momentum that...

Washington State Man Arrested on Federal Charges For Providing Material Support to California Clinic Bomber
WASHINGTON DC - A Washington state man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he provided material support to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber by shipping and paying for significant quantities of ammonium nitrate – an...