'We are prepared': Law enforcement stresses readiness ahead of right-wing rally
uschools/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Law enforcement leaders were unified in their message on Friday: We are prepared for the “Justice for J6” rally. The event on Saturday, billed as a protest against defendants being detained in connection with
New video scoreboard coming for PA stadium?
PORT ANGELES — Could Port Angeles’ Civic Field get a modern, video scoreboard. The city’s parks and recreation director says “yes”, but it’ll take a volunteer effort to make it happen. Corey Delikat says he’s been
Jury trials halted in Clallam County
PORT ANGELES – Covid-19 case rates have scuttled jury trials in Clallam County. This week, Clallam County Superior Court Presiding Judge Brent Basden issued an order suspending all jury trial in Superior Court through the end of
US general admits drone strike near Afghan airport that killed 10 was a 'mistake'
Ivan Cholakov/iStock (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Central Command Gen. Frank McKenzie admitted at a briefing Friday that the Aug. 29 drone strike near Kabul airport was “a mistake.” Ten people were killed in the strike, which the U.S.
Statue of Bitcoin founder honors mysterious 'god' of cryptocurrency
Vertigo3d/iStock (BUDAPEST, Hungary) — Cryptocurrency enthusiasts unveiled what they say is the world’s first statue of mystery-shrouded Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, at a park in Budapest, Hungary. The expressionless, ultra-shiny bust is meant to represent “a general
Dirty tricks, clone candidates and arrests: Russia's parliamentary elections begin
Oleg Elkov/iStock (MOSCOW) — In St. Petersburg’s municipal elections this week, Boris Vishnevsky is running against himself. But that does not mean he has no challengers. Far from it, in fact. The veteran anti-Kremlin opposition politician is
King County to require vaccine or test for events, eateries
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle and King County officials have issued a health directive requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to enter certain establishments and attend large outdoor events. Public Health-Seattle & King County Health
Small plane makes emergency landing on Orcas Island
ORCAS ISLAND, Wash. (AP) — Three people suffered minor injuries after the plane they were in had to make an emergency landing. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office says the aircraft had mechanical issues Thursday evening while
Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for using brother’s ID
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A 74-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison for using his missing brother’s identity to collect up to $500,000 in Social Security disability payments. Officials still don’t know what happened to
Boeing sells land for $200M in plan to shrink holdings
SEATTLE (AP) — Real estate tax filings show Boeing has closed the sale of 310 acres of undeveloped land next to its Frederickson manufacturing plant in Pierce County for $200 million. The Seattle Times reports this is