Women sue Lyft saying not enough done to protect them from sexual assault by drivers
jetcityimage/iStock(NEW YORK) — Last December, a woman named Kim was out celebrating a friend’s graduation from nursing school and her own 25th birthday. She called a Lyft to ensure “a responsible and safe way home.” Instead, she
Sen. Heitkamp: Odessa shootings 'changed that dynamic' around gun legislation
Credit: Architect of the Capitol(WASHINGTON) — Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat and strong supporter of gun rights, said the mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, has “changed that dynamic” around the gun debate. “All of
Pope Francis calls it an 'honor' to be criticized by Conservative Catholics
DorSteffen/iStock(NEW YORK) — Pope Francis acknowledged growing criticism of him from the conservative right-wing of the United State Catholic Church on Wednesday, while speaking with reporters aboard the papal plane. While headed to Mozambique, the Pope was
PAPD awarded $84K grant to further mental health program
PORT ANGELES – The Port Angeles Police Department was recently awarded an $84,000 grant to continue its program that puts a mental health professional in the field with police officers. The program, called “REdisCOVERY”, is a partnership
Two more arrests announced after August drug raid
PORT ANGELES – Add two more arrests to the four we reported on last Friday when OPNET detectives raided a house on Avis Street east of Port Angeles. The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said today that same
Former Obama White House counsel acquitted on charge related to Ukrainian lobbying
ftwitty/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Former Obama White House counsel Greg Craig was found not guilty on a charge related to his private work in Ukraine on Wednesday, wrapping up a three-week-long trial in Washington. “I want to thank the
Facebook alters policies to combat vaccine misinformation
(Photo Courtesy: Facebook) An example of how Facebook will try to combat vaccine misinformation.(NEW YORK) — By Dr. Sejal Parekh Facebook has revealed a renewed strategy to combat the anti-vaccine movement and get scientific evidence in front
Trump displays altered weather map showing Dorian could have hit Alabama
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — After drawing criticism for inaccurately warning over the weekend that Alabama could get hit by Hurricane Dorian — even after government meteorologists disputed that was the case — President Donald Trump on Wednesday held
Update on last month’s death at Lake Crescent
PORT ANGELES – Update on the death of 31-year-old Amelia Bethke, who died while visiting Lake Crescent on the evening of Thursday, August 15. Clallam County Prosecutor/Coroner Mark Nichols told KONP Wednesday “While we do not yet
Michael B. Jordan fights for justice for death row inmates in Alabama in 'Just Mercy' trailer
Jake Giles Netter/© 2019 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. (LOS ANGELES) — After dropping a teaser Tuesday, Michael B. Jordan released the full trailer Wednesday for his legal drama Just Mercy, co-starring Jamie Foxx. Jordan stars as attorney Bryan Stevenson, and