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Sam Bankman-Fried must now convince a jury that the former crypto king was not a crook
NEW YORK (AP) — For a while, Sam Bankman-Fried tried to convince politicians and the public that he was the next J.P. Morgan. Now, he has to convince a jury that he wasn't, in reality, the next Bernie Madoff. The trial of Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency...
The Supreme Court's new term starts Monday. Here's what you need to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems a bit quieter than in recent years, as the justices begin a new term. Major cases await, as they always do, including several challenges to regulatory agencies and efforts to regulate social media platforms. But nothing yet...
Washington officers on trial in deadly arrest of Manny Ellis, a case reminiscent of George Floyd
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Police wrestle the unarmed Black man to the sidewalk. One officer pushes his face into the pavement as he pleads in vain: “Can’t breathe.” Witnesses capture the scene at a dark intersection on their cellphones — one yells, “Hey! Stop! Oh my God, stop...
Woods runs for 183 yards and 5 TDs as Idaho edges rival Eastern Washington 44-36
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Anthony Woods ran for 183 yards and five touchdowns, Nick Romano ran for 129 yards and Idaho pounded out a 44-36 win over Eastern Washington on Saturday. The Vandals (4-1, 2-0 Big Sky Conference), ranked sixth in the FCS coaches' poll, trailed 28-21 midway...
Man who faked Native American heritage to sell his art in Seattle sentenced to probation
SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state man who falsely claimed Native American heritage to sell his artwork at downtown Seattle galleries was sentenced Wednesday to federal probation and community service. The U.S. attorney’s office said Lewis Rath, of Maple Falls, was sentenced...
Court hearing set for Nov. 14 as Oregon State, Washington State fight for control of Pac-12
A hearing has been set for Nov. 14 in Oregon State and Washington State's legal fight with the Pac-12 and its departing members to gain control of the conference and its assets. The preliminary injunction hearing will be held in Washington Superior Court in Whitman County in front of...
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for 3rd time
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19 for the third time. Inslee’s office said in a statement Thursday that he had tested positive and was experiencing very mild symptoms, including a cough. He plans to continue working. ...
2 lawsuits blame utility for eastern Washington fire that killed man and burned hundreds of homes
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Two lawsuits have been filed against an electric utility for allegedly sparking a fire in eastern Washington that killed a man and burned approximately 240 homes. A lawsuit filed Monday in Spokane County Superior Court says Inland Power and Light Company's...
Oregon man convicted of murder in fatal shooting of sheriff's deputy in Washington state
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A jury has convicted an Oregon man of murder in the fatal shooting of a sheriff’s deputy in Washington state. The Clark County Superior Court jury found 28-year-old Guillermo Raya Leon guilty Tuesday of aggravated first-degree murder in the death of Clark...
Searchers find body believed to be that of a woman swept into ocean from popular Washington beach
RIALTO BEACH, Wash. (AP) — The search for a 26-year-old woman who was swept into the ocean from a popular beach on the Washington coast has ended after a body was found that matches her description, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday. The Coast Guard said it received a call at 10:50...
