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March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the 2024 NCAA Tournament

Mar. 17, 2024 19:30 PM EDT

The countdown to March Madness is on. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament begins this week. Thousands will fill out those brackets in hopes of winning the office poll or at least a bit of respect now that the matchups have been set on Selection Sunday. ...

US judge rejects challenge to Washington state law that could hold gun makers liable for shootings

Mar. 08, 2024 19:22 PM EST

SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge on Friday rejected a challenge to a Washington state law that cleared the way for lawsuits against the gun industry in certain cases. The measure was one of three bills signed by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee last year seeking to address gun violence. ...

Bill to set minimum marriage age to 18 in Washington state heads to governor

Feb. 27, 2024 18:27 PM EST

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A law to establish 18 as the minimum marriage age in Washington state is headed to the governor's desk for his signature. State lawmakers in the House and Senate passed House Bill 1455 this session after the measure stalled in the Senate last year and other...

Avista: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Feb. 21, 2024 08:09 AM EST

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Avista Corp. (AVA) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $84.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Spokane, Washington-based company said it had net income of $1.08. The utility posted revenue of $517.4 million in...

Clearwater Paper: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Feb. 20, 2024 17:07 PM EST

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Clearwater Paper Corp. (CLW) on Tuesday reported earnings of $17.6 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Spokane, Washington-based company said it had profit of $1.04. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came...

Potlatch: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Jan. 29, 2024 17:13 PM EST

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Potlatch Corp. (PCH) on Monday reported a loss of $140,000 in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Spokane, Washington-based company said it had a loss of less than 1 cent. The average estimate of three analysts...

Jones scores 21, five in clutch, to lead Washington State past Boise State 66-61

Dec. 22, 2023 01:26 AM EST

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Isaac Jones scored 21 points, including five in the final minute and a half, and Washington State outlasted Boise State 66-61 on Thursday night at the Spokane Arena. A three-point play by Jones gave the Cougars a 62-58 lead with 1:27 remaining but Boise...

Washington State Cougars and the Boise State Broncos play in Spokane, Washington

Dec. 21, 2023 04:05 AM EST

Boise State Broncos (8-3) vs. Washington State Cougars (8-2) Spokane, Washington; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -1.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Boise State Broncos and the Washington State Cougars square off in...

Washington State Cougars and the Boise State Broncos play in Spokane, Washington

Dec. 20, 2023 03:55 AM EST

Boise State Broncos (8-3) vs. Washington State Cougars (8-2) Spokane, Washington; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington State Cougars take on the Boise State Broncos in Spokane, Washington. The Cougars are 8-2 in non-conference play....