DNA analysis leads to arrest of man in 2010 rape case

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A DNA analysis of a sexual assault kit from 2010 rape case in Vancouver has led to an arrest. The Columbian reports Tewodros Gebremeskel of Vancouver appeared in court Wednesday on suspicion of rape. Bail

Proponents of new state hold meeting in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) — Proponents of a plan to split Washington into two states held a meeting in Moses Lake that organizers called an attempt to clear up misconceptions about the movement. No major announcements were

2nd large earthquake in 1 week hits off Oregon coast

COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) — An underwater earthquake with an initial 5.9 magnitude has struck off the southern Oregon coast. The U.S. Geological Survey said Thursday that no tsunami is expected from the quake, which happened about

Pentagon takes $89 million from Bangor for border wall

BANGOR, Wash. (AP) — The Defense Department is diverting funding for an $89 million pier project at Naval Base Kitsap in Bangor to help build $3.6 billion in fencing and barriers along the U.S. border with Mexico.