Wyoming backs coal with $1.2M threat to sue other states
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — While most states pursue ways to boost renewable energy, Wyoming is doing the opposite with a new program aimed at propping...
Sexual misconduct claims push 4 lawmakers from office
An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers...
US: Nuclear waste tank in Washington state may be leaking
SPOKANE, Wash. — An underground nuclear waste storage tank in Washington state that dates to World War II appears to be leaking contaminated liquid...
Oregon officials to investigate police killing of man
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s attorney general and a district attorney announced Thursday that a joint investigation will be conducted into the police killing of...
Driver at California protest agrees to admit gun violations
LOS ANGELES — A California man who drove a pickup truck through a crowd protesting the death of George Floyd last year has agreed...
Carmelo Anthony memoir coming out in September
NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony's life story includes a great deal besides basketball.
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Floyd verdict won’t remove blocks to police accountability
The guilty verdicts in the George Floyd murder case felt like a watershed moment to many Americans. President Biden called the verdicts a “giant...
Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID-19 response
DENVER — As Western states prepare for this year’s wildfire season, the world’s largest firefighting plane has been grounded and could be converted to...
$585K to be paid in sex harassment suit against ‘TikTok doc’
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health and Science University said Tuesday it will pay $585,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by a social worker...
Dispute over powers could spark Idaho government shutdown
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho government offices and services could start shutting down in June if the part-time Legislature refuses to adjourn and leave coronavirus...
