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Voters deciding dozens of ballot measures affecting life, death, taxes and more

Nov. 05, 2024 00:17 AM EST

While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die. As 10 states consider measures related to abortion or reproductive rights on Tuesday's ballots,...

Kiudulas scores 27, VMI takes down Washington (Md.) 103-54

Nov. 04, 2024 21:19 PM EST

LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Augustinas Kiudulas scored 27 points as VMI beat Washington (Md.) 103-54 on Monday night. Kiudulas also had seven rebounds for the Keydets. TJ Johnson shot 7 for 12, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to add 17 points. Walker Andrews shot 4 for 12 (3 for 11...

Washington hosts UC Davis in season opener

Nov. 04, 2024 04:05 AM EST

UC Davis Aggies at Washington Huskies Seattle; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington begins the season at home against UC Davis. Washington finished 17-15 overall with an 11-6 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Huskies averaged 12.9...

Colorado hosts Eastern Washington for season opener

Nov. 04, 2024 04:05 AM EST

Eastern Washington Eagles at Colorado Buffaloes Boulder, Colorado; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buffaloes -17; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Colorado hosts Eastern Washington in the season opener. Colorado finished 16-1 at...

Colorado tips off season at home against Eastern Washington

Nov. 03, 2024 02:52 AM EST

Eastern Washington Eagles at Colorado Buffaloes Boulder, Colorado; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buffaloes -17.5; over/under is 154 BOTTOM LINE: Colorado hosts Eastern Washington in the season opener. Colorado finished 26-11...

Washington governor OKs massive new wind farm and urges swift turbine approvals

Nov. 02, 2024 17:58 PM EDT

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has approved a revised plan for a massive proposed wind farm after he rejected a sharply slimmed-down version earlier this year. Inslee urged permitting officials to work quickly to allow the construction of as many Horse Heaven...

Kelsey Plum to become first Washington women's hoops player to have jersey retired

Nov. 01, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Kelsey Plum will become the first women's basketball player in Washington history to have her jersey retired. The school announced Friday that Plum's No. 10 jersey will be hung from the rafters on Jan. 18, 2025, when Washington takes on Purdue. Plum,...

Creative 'I Voted' stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design

Nov. 01, 2024 09:31 AM EDT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Whether scenic or slightly sinister — angry werewolf, anyone? — the designs on the front of “I Voted” stickers are attracting a lot of attention this year. But have you ever considered the back of your Election Day souvenir? “Garment-safe adhesive,...

Man who killed eagles on a Native American reservation gets nearly 4 years in prison

Oct. 31, 2024 20:19 PM EDT

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Washington state man accused of leading a wildlife trafficking ring on a Native American reservation that killed thousands of eagles and hawks to sell on the black market was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison. The trafficking ring operated...

Timberland Bancorp: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 17:08 PM EDT

HOQUIAM, Wash. (AP) — HOQUIAM, Wash. (AP) — Timberland Bancorp Inc. (TSBK) on Thursday reported net income of $6.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Hoquiam, Washington-based company said it had net income of 79 cents per share. The holding company for...