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Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson wins governor’s race in Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — Longtime Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson was elected governor of Washington on Tuesday, defeating former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a Republican, in a state that’s considered a Democratic stronghold. Ferguson will take over for three-term Gov. Jay Inslee, a...
TrueBlue: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — TrueBlue Inc. (TBI) on Monday reported a loss of $7.6 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Tacoma, Washington-based company said it had a loss of 26 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization...
From the steppes with shamanism: The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity
(RNS) — An eight-man heavy metal band from Mongolia known as The Hu has done what few thought could happen in the 21st century: Create a new genre of folk-metal music. Decked out in black war regalia out of the 13th century, they sing invocations to a Mongolian sky deity and odes to 13th century...
Columbia Banking: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Columbia Banking System Inc. (COLB) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $146.2 million. The Tacoma, Washington-based bank said it had earnings of 70 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 69 cents per...
Washington state AG and ex-sheriff face off in governor's race
SEATTLE (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a two-term sheriff known for helping to hunt down a prolific serial killer, is trying to become Washington’s first GOP governor in 40 years. But he faces a difficult hurdle in the Democratic stronghold against longtime Attorney General Bob...
Man charged in random Seattle freeway shootings faces new charges nearby
SEATTLE (AP) — A man charged with randomly shooting at cars along Interstate 5 near Seattle on Labor Day faces additional charges for allegedly firing at vehicles in an adjacent county on the same night, court records show. King County prosecutors filed five first-degree assault...
Man charged with assault in random shootings on Seattle freeway
SEATTLE (AP) — A 44-year-old man accused of randomly shooting at vehicles on Interstate 5 south of Seattle, injuring six people including one critically, was charged with five counts of assault, King County prosecutors said Thursday. The Washington State Patrol says Eric Jerome...
