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In-N-Out Burger will debut in Washington State this week
The Mercury News - California
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August 19, 2025
In-N-Out Burger will open in its ninth state on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to a news release from the Southern California-based chain. The new drive-thru is in Ridgefield, Wash., a city of about 16,000 people. It’s on Interstate 5, less than 20...
Eastern Shipbuilding wins Washington State Ferries contract for two hybrid-electric ferries
Offshore Energy
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August 19, 2025
Florida-headquartered Eastern Shipbuilding Group has obtained Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two hybrid-electric ferries for the Evergreen State, with an option for an additional 160-vehicle unit. Illustration only;...
LNK Airport Director to Become CEO of Spokane Airports
KFOR - Nebraska
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August 19, 2025
Lincoln Airport executive director David Haring. (Jeff Motz/KFOR News) LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 19)–The executive director of the Lincoln Airport is leaving to become the next CEO of Spokane Airports in Washington State. David Haring is leaving Lincoln...
Today's Headlines: NW Dems say Trump can't end mail voting; Spokane Co. may expand wind power zoning
Spokane Public Radio - Washington State
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August 19, 2025
Trump lacks the power to end mail-in voting, NW Dems say President Donald Trump said Monday that he wants to end mail-in voting. His statements drew pushback from Northwest Democrats who say the system is secure. The president claimed without...
Bayer reaches deal over Seattle-area school PCB cases
The Columbian - Washington State
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Bayer AG agreed to settle cases related to a Seattle-area school where more than 200 people were exposed to toxic chemicals made by the company’s Monsanto unit. Bayer didn’t disclose the financial terms of the accord, but said the cost was covered...
NYC’s next mayor must aid a Black middle class
New York Daily News
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August 19, 2025
Since Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, one part of the electorate keeps coming up: the Black vote. Did Mamdani connect with Black voters, how did he win with a new coalition, can he deliver in...
Trump vows to change how states run elections, but Constitution doesn’t give him that power
MLive - Michigan
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August 19, 2025
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and ALI SWENSON Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday vowed more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own. Relying on...
Trump vows to change how elections are run
Great Bend Post - Kansas
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WASHINGTON (AP)—President Donald Trump on Monday vowed more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own. Relying on false information and conspiracy theories...
DEA Advances Psilocybin Rescheduling Petition To Federal Health Officials Following Years-Long Legal Challenge
Marijuana Moment
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August 19, 2025
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has formally requested that federal health officials conduct a medical scientific review on psilocybin in response to a long-pending rescheduling petition. After initially denying advocates’ request to...
Escape From New York … and LA, Chicago, DC, Memphis, Austin, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Seattle
The Patriot Post
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Perhaps I am dating myself, but I think we remember that classic Sci-Fi movie starring Kurt Russell from 1981, Escape from New York. Interestingly enough, the movie was set in 1997, and Manhattan had become the maximum security prison for the...
Seattle Reign fumble easy win, settle for tie with Chicago Stars
Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State
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After three highlight-reel goals and a healthy dose of swagger, the Reign were running toward a win Monday night. It took just five minutes and an overtime play for the Chicago Stars to wipe it away and force a 3-3 tie in front of a crowd of 7,290...
Legals for August, 19 2025
Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho
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August 19, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Hope, Idaho will hold a public hearing for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal period October 1, 2025-September 30, 2026...
Washington state sues Trump administration over electrical grid cuts
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown filed another lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday, this time over cuts to state energy resilience and affordability programs. This is the second lawsuit Brown has filed...
Washington state lawmaker says Gov. Ferguson is blaming Trump for Medicaid cuts he actually approved
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square House Republican budget lead Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, is firing back at Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Democratic budget writers blaming the Trump administration for deep cuts in Medicaid funding that...
Trump vows election changes, US constitution denies authority
The Manila Times
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August 19, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday vowed more changes to the way elections are conducted in the US, but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own. Relying on false information and conspiracy theories that he's...
What Led to Potential Suspension for Washington State AG?
KONA - Washington State
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August 18, 2025
(The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown was threatened with an interim suspension of his license to practice law for failing to respond to allegations made in response to an exclusive story by The Center Square about the...
Washington State's OFF THE RAILS SHAKEDOWN FEES: $1,000 ANTI-CAR Charge For Choosing A Mazda Over Metro.
AutoSpies
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Washington State, land of coffee snobs and passive-aggressive bureaucracy, has a new way to fleece its citizens: the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) tax, a 1.1% surcharge on your car’s value if you live in the Sound Transit district—King, Pierce,...
Trump wants to change how elections are run. The Constitution won’t let him
The Independent
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August 19, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Spokane County officials push back against Trump’s mail-in voting claims
FOX 28 - Washington State
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August 19, 2025
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane County Auditor and Elections Manager Vicky Dalton responded to recent comments made by President Donald Trump regarding mail-in voting. Dalton emphasized, “the accusations and allegations that have been made including by...
Spokane allocates $7.5 million to boost affordable housing projects
KREM 2 - Washington State
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August 19, 2025
Spokane allocates $7.5 million to fund nine housing projects to boost affordable homeownership and rental inventory. SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane has announced that millions of dollars have been awarded to multiple housing projects around...