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Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim
The Oregon Legislature and two Democratic lawmakers didn’t retaliate against a former staffer who was twice fired after two short stints working with different lawmakers, a federal jury determined. After a week of testimony, the jury on Monday rejected allegations from Laura Hanson that her bosses refused to provide accommodations for mental and physical disabilities […] The post Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge in reported hate incidents in Oregon
Hateful acts directed at Oregonians because of their religion drove an increase in reported bias-related crimes and non-criminal incidents over the past year, according to a report released Monday, July 1, by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Oregonians in 2023 reported nearly 3,000 incidents of bias to a confidential state hotline, and about 20% of those incidents were related to the victim’s religion -- most targeted at Jewish people. As it has since the commission began collecting data in 2020, race remains the largest motivating...
Supreme Court Ruling Paves Way for Yakima to Address Homelessness
The Yakima City Council is expected to talk about homelessness this month after the U.S. Supreme court released a ruling that says it's okay for cities to ban people from sleeping or living in public places.The court, in a 6-3 decision, reversed a previous ruling which found banning people from sleeping in outdoor public spaces is a violation of the 8th amendment. The original ruling was made by an appeals court in San Francisco.
Washington Woman to compete in Nathan's 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — On Wednesday, competitors in the 2024 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest weighed in, and one of them is from Washington State. Forty-one-year-old Katie Prettyman is a competitor from Marysville. She is ranked #23 in the world by Major League Eating with a personal best of 16 hot dogs and buns.
What’s open on the Fourth of July in Washington?
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. One year later, according to the Library of Congress, a spontaneous celebration in...
Washington State asks Boaters to Clean, Drain, Dry to Prevent Spread of Invasive Species
OLYMPIA – The Washington Invasive Species Council and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are asking boaters to “Clean, Drain and Dry” their boats and equipment this boating season to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species and protect Washington’s waterways. “We need your...
PNW Heat Wave: What is THE Practical Thermostat Temperature?
It's not a secret. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect Friday through Tuesday. It will be dangerously hot with highs expected in the 90s and 100s. Sunday through Tuesday will be the hottest days. Do NOT leave children or pets in unattended vehicles. Vehicle interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
"He is just as good as me; he just doesn't know how to play the game" - Ex-Bull recalls Michael Jordan insulting Clyde Drexler's intelligence
Hodges recalled MJ telling him that Drexler was just as good as him but lacked the fundamental knowledge on and off the court to reach the same heights of greatness.
Fishermen, Salmon Changes on Columbia River Hanford Reach Area
According to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, there are fishing changes on the Columbia near the Hanford Reach. "Changes year from 2023 to 2024 for Columbia River from Interstate-182 Bridge at Richland upstream to 650 feet below Priest Rapids Dam. Action: Closes retention of adult Chinook salmon...
'Unimaginable loss': Family mourns after shooting of Eastern Washington middle school student
A 13-year-old Richland student is being remembered for his resilience, kindness and optimism after his sudden death in a Texas shooting. Anthony "Tony" Lopez had overcome a childhood marked by many challenges and was on a path of positivity and hope, his mother, Monica Medina said in a GoFundMe post.
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