Pacific Northwest NewsA daily news roundup from across the Northwest
Seattle man in hospital after being hit by minivan in New York
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October 16, 2012, 8:52PM
Jabril Jama, 24, was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for treatment of head trauma and a broken leg. Full story »
Metal thieves target Chehalis River flood warning station
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October 16, 2012, 8:13PM
New equipment will be installed in the three or four weeks in a more visible location in hope of deterring theft. Full story »
Staff shortages lead to Washington ferry cancellations
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October 16, 2012, 8:07PM
Fifteen ferry crossings have been canceled in the past three weeks because of staffing issues. Full story »
Human remains found in Idaho linked to late-'80s cold case
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October 16, 2012, 7:56PM
The remains were discovered Friday in the City of Rocks National Reserve. Full story »
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Hunter finds body near Columbia River in central Washington
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October 16, 2012, 7:45PM
Detectives are investigating an apparent homicide about three miles southwest of Mattawa, police say Full story »
Officials withhold identity of winning bidder for Idaho federal building
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October 16, 2012, 7:37PM
The online auction for the 38-year-old building closed last weekend. Full story »
Judge throws out lawsuit over fatal mountain goat attack
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October 16, 2012, 7:31PM
U.S. District Judge Robert Bryan dismissed a widow's lawsuit against the federal government over her husband's death. Full story »
Court ruling threatens San Francisco phonebook ban
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October 16, 2012, 7:17PM
The decision striking down restrictions on the distribution of Yellow Pages in Seattle has imperiled San Francisco's own phonebook ban. Full story »
Driver killed in crash near Hood River
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October 16, 2012, 7:11PM
The unidentified female driver pulled out onto Oregon 35 from a driveway at about 3:10 p.m., and into the path of a northbound truck. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Full story »
Former administrator of Idaho care facility fined
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October 16, 2012, 7:04PM
Candy Bedelia Ann Pentland won’t be able to renew her license after state officials said she failed to report abuse allegations. Full story »
Washington gay marriage law proponents raise $2.8 million over 6 weeks
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October 16, 2012, 6:51PM
Washington United for Marriage has raised a total of more than $10 million in cash and in-kind donations for its campaign. Full story »
Suspected "Tour de Banks" robber accused in eight Seattle-area bank robberies
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October 16, 2012, 6:41PM
Prosecutors say 29-year-old Cristian Babalai is accused in robberies between Jan. 30 and Sept. 12 in Bothell, Woodinville, Monroe and Mill Creek. Full story »
9-1-1 service failure leads to scary moments for Otis family
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October 16, 2012, 6:17PM
When Paul Evans found his daughter hurt and bleeding, he called 9-1-1 for help. Five times he tried 9-1-1, and five times he heard the same disembodied voice. His call could not be completed. Full story »
Blackstone deal means nearly 500 Sunwest investors will get their money back
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October 16, 2012, 6:01PM
The $1.7 billion sale of former Sunwest assisted-living centers pays huge dividends for the investors who hung in the longest. Full story »
Man gets 70 months in prison for making fake credit cards with numbers stolen from Washington gas stations
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October 16, 2012, 5:52PM
Tigran Khachatrian, 46, of Glendale, Calif., received a 70-month sentence Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland after being convicted on identity theft and possession of counterfeit access devices. Full story »
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