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Oregon woman accused of bribery after she offered cop oral sex to avoid going to jail, police say

A woman who appeared intoxicated entered a neighbor’s home through an unlocked door, demanded a lighter, attempted to burn the homeowner with the lit end of her cigarette and then threw punches … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 10/14/24

This photo were taken during the Perseid meteor shower between 12:30 and 4 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016, outside Maupin, Oregon, in a canyon along the Deschutes River.

When meteor showers will dazzle night skies in the Pacific Northwest this fall

Who says stargazing is just for the summer? Coming off the high of the Perseid meteor shower in August, stargazers can find many more meteor showers to enjoy in the fall — with the caveat … more

Jamie Hale / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 10/14/24

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks to The Chronicle in this file photo.

As attorney general, Bob Ferguson vastly expanded his office to focus on consumer lawsuits

In a dozen years as state attorney general, Bob Ferguson has vastly expanded the size and reach of the office, establishing himself as one of the country's most aggressive filers of consumer … more

Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/14/24

'He was a great soul': Family of teenager killed in Pierce County say his organs helped 6 lives

Jonathan Tovar would often tell his mother that his biggest goal was to work hard so he could buy her a house. He wanted a better life for her and was determined to make that possible. Tovar, … more

Puneet Bsanti / The News Tribune (TNS) | 10/14/24

The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of the man accused of rape and burglary.

Thurston County Sheriff's Office is looking for man accused of rape

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help locate a man accused of rape and burglary. The Sheriff's Office reports that on Sept. 29 a woman called 911 to report she was … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/14/24

Pedestrian hit and killed by city bus in Grays Harbor County has been identified

A 33-year-old man who was hit and killed by a city bus in Grays Harbor County early Thursday morning has been identified, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 7 a.m., the city bus was … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/14/24

Woman who was raped, beaten in Thurston County last week now in stable condition at hospital, police say

A 63-year-old woman who was beaten and sexually assaulted last week is reportedly under care at an area hospital, a spokeswoman for Lacey police said. The woman was in stable condition as of … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/14/24

Thurston County coroner identifies pedestrian who was struck by vehicle after medical emergency

A 35-year-old pedestrian, who witnesses say appeared to suffer a medical emergency prior to being hit by a vehicle in downtown Olympia, has been identified, according to the Thurston County Coroner. … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/14/24

L pod has a new baby. (Courtesy Center for Whale Research, taken under NOAA Permit 27038/TNS)

Endangered orca calf whose birth was celebrated last week appears to be weak, struggling

An orca calf born into the southern residents pod in the San Juan Islands appears to be struggling for life, whale researchers said Friday. The calf, called L128, was born to a 31-year-old … more

The Oregonian / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 10/13/24

Saturday's XC report: Brackett fuels MWP boys to third place team placement

Pack running has been the strength of the Morton-White Pass boys cross country team this fall, but Hunter Brackett separated and turned in a third place finish in 17 minutes, 4.10 seconds at … more