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California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West

Jul. 27, 2024 01:36 AM EDT

California's largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger. The Park Fire's intensity and dramatic spread led fire officials to make unwelcome comparisons to...

2024 Major League Baseball Signing Bonuses

Jul. 26, 2024 19:53 PM EDT

Signing bonuses for the selections through competitive balance round A in the 2024 Major League Baseball amateur draft: 1, Cleveland Guardians, Travis Bazzana, 2B, Oregon State, $8.95 million 2, Cincinnati Reds, Chase Burns, RHP, Wake Forest, $9.25 million ...

2024 Major League Baseball Signing Bonuses

Jul. 25, 2024 22:36 PM EDT

Signing bonuses for the selections through competitive balance round A in the 2024 Major League Baseball amateur draft: 1, Cleveland Guardians, Travis Bazzana, 2B, Oregon State, $8.95 million 2, Cincinnati Reds, Chase Burns, RHP, Wake Forest, $9.25 million ...

Michigan, Washington field overhauled teams in quest to return to national championship game

Jul. 25, 2024 17:51 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Michigan and Washington arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, it marked the first time they'd been on the same field since January's national championship game. Much has changed in six months. Their big-name coaches, Jim Harbaugh and...

Columbia Banking: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 16:35 PM EDT

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Columbia Banking System Inc. (COLB) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $120.1 million. The Tacoma, Washington-based bank said it had earnings of 57 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 67 cents...

Riverview Bancorp: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 16:09 PM EDT

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Riverview Bancorp Inc. (RVSB) on Thursday reported net income of $966,000 in its fiscal first quarter. The Vancouver, Washington-based company said it had profit of 5 cents per share. The holding company for Riverview...

Heritage Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 08:26 AM EDT

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Heritage Financial Corp. (HFWA) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $14.2 million. The Olympia, Washington-based company said it had net income of 41 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 45 cents...

2024 Major League Baseball Signing Bonuses

Jul. 24, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

Signing bonuses for the selections through competitive balance round A in the 2024 Major League Baseball amateur draft: 1, Cleveland Guardians, Travis Bazzana, 2B, Oregon State, $8.95 million 2, Cincinnati Reds, Chase Burns, RHP, Wake Forest, $9.25 million ...

Fortive: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 24, 2024 07:48 AM EDT

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Fortive Corp. (FTV) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $195.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Everett, Washington-based company said it had profit of 55 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 93...

2024 Major League Baseball Signing Bonuses

Jul. 23, 2024 21:13 PM EDT

Signing bonuses for the selections through competitive balance round A in the 2024 Major League Baseball amateur draft: 1, Cleveland Guardians, Travis Bazzana, 2B, Oregon State, $8.95 million 2, Cincinnati Reds, Chase Burns, RHP, Wake Forest, $9.25 million ...