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Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
Rancher’s Smokehouse Expands to West Coast Grocers
Rancher’s Smokehouse Expands to West Coast Grocers
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* State by State: Dedicated sections for California, Oregon, and Washington.
* Politics & Policy: Deep dives into legislation, statehouse drama, and elections.
* Investigations: Long-form, data-driven journalism on pressing regional issues.
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9 Workers Missing in Washington Mill Tank Collapse

Keiko Matsuda 3 weeks ago

Nine workers are unaccounted for following a catastrophic implosion of a storage tank at the Norpac paper mill in Longview, Washington. The incident, which occurred late...

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ISIS & Al Qaeda: Renewed US Terror Threat Looms

evan Park 3 weeks ago

The specter of terrorism looms large as intelligence agencies warn of a resurgent ISIS and al Qaeda posing a significant threat to the United States in...

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Secret Service Shoots Gunman Near White House

Donovan Blake 3 weeks ago

A gunman was killed by the U.S. Secret Service on Saturday after opening fire near the White House. The incident occurred at approximately 11:06 a.m. EDT,...

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California Woman Guilty of Vote Scheme

brett Chang 4 weeks ago

A California woman has pleaded guilty to a scheme involving paying homeless individuals to register to vote, a case that highlights concerns over election integrity. The...

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LA County Fire: Evacuation Decision Scrutinized

Sierra Dalton 4 weeks ago

An independent investigation into the County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s evacuation decisions during the West Altadena incident has concluded, releasing findings that are now under...

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Oakland Crash Claims 3 Lives, Injures Many

Sasha Martinez 4 weeks ago

A devastating multi-vehicle collision on a major Oakland roadway has resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals and left several others with serious injuries. The...

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California Wolf Pack Surges: Record Numbers Roam Free

Priyank anair 1 month ago

Gray wolves have reached a new modern-day record in California, with their population continuing its upward trend. This resurgence marks a significant milestone in the state’s...

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DOJ Forms West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force

Leeanne Perez 1 month ago

The Department of Justice has established a new West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to combat the escalating problem of healthcare fraud across the region....

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Seattle Man Attack: Second Suspect Faces Court

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago

A second suspect has been apprehended and is set to appear in court in connection with the brutal attack on a 77-year-old man in Seattle. The...

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Minor Tremor Jolts Sumatra Coast

Donovan Blake 1 month ago

A light magnitude 3.1 earthquake was detected off the west coast of Northern Sumatra on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 12:33 am (GMT +7). The seismic...

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