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• Governor asks again for federal pot response

  November 14, 2012 7:55 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado's governor has again asked for a federal response to the state's recent marijuana legalization vote. Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper said in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder that Colorado needs a response "as soon as possible" about how the Justice Department will respond to... more »

• USS Enterprise completes its final voyage

  November 4, 2012 12:42 PM

  NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is shutting down its reactors as its storied career comes to a close. The USS Enterprise finished its 25th and final deployment on Sunday when it returned to its home port in Norfolk, Va. After more than 50 years of... more »

• Police say murder suspect arrested at US border

  June 17, 2012 12:20 AM

  EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Police say the man wanted in a deadly armored car heist at a university in western Canada has been arrested by U.S. border officials in Washington state. Edmonton police said Saturday in a news release that Travis Baumgartner was stopped near a border crossing in Lynden,... more »

• Bill tying lawmaker pay to budget gets 1st hearing

  March 7, 2012 11:02 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers would have to forgo their pay and benefits if they don't agree on a budget on time under a proposal that gets its first hearing in the state Senate Wednesday. Democratic Senate President Brandon Shaffer, the bill sponsor, said the idea resonates with constituents because... more »

• Washington State rallies past Colorado 31-27

  October 1, 2011 8:04 PM

  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Marquess Wilson sped past two defenders and hauled in a 63-yard touchdown pass from Marshall Lobbestael with 1:10 left to lead Washington State to a stunning 31-27 comeback win over Colorado on Saturday. The Buffaloes (1-4, 0-1) were primed for a win in their Pac-12 debut... more »

• Wash. State, Colorado boast speedy sophomore WRs

  September 30, 2011 10:58 PM

  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Colorado's first foray into the Pac-12 could be a scoreboard scorcher as both the Buffaloes and Washington State Cougars boast an efficient senior quarterback and sensational sophomore wide receiver who can speed past D-backs. Senior Marshall Lobbestael started the season as a backup quarterback but with... more »

• Wanted man back in Colorado

  October 25, 2010 8:58 PM

  Colorado Springs Police say a man wanted for a Sexual Assault on a Child is now behind bars here. 44-year-old Theodore Ivan Robbins was arrested back in September in Washington State. The case dates back to 2008. Police say it involved a 5 year old girl, but did not release... more »

• Washinton executes man convicted of woman's murder

  September 10, 2010 8:39 AM

  Cal Coburn Brown was executed early Friday by lethal injection for the rape, torture and murder of a Seattle-area woman in 1991. It was Washington state's first execution since 2001 and the 78th in the state's history. Prison officials say Brown, 52, died after a four-member team injected him... more »

• Obama rallies for Sen. Murray as voters hit polls

  August 17, 2010 8:19 AM

  President Barack Obama is giving a blast of attention to Sen. Patty Murray and her re-election bid on primary day, stepping into another competitive race as Democrats try to retain their grip on Congress. In the middle of a three-day campaign trip, Obama heads north Tuesday from Los Angeles... more »

• Man electrocuted by urinating on power line

  March 1, 2010 4:03 PM

  Authorities believe a Washington man was killed by accidentally urinating on a downed power line after a car crash. Grays Harbor County sheriff's Deputy Dave Pimentel said Monday Roy Messenger, 50, was not seriously hurt after he collided with a power pole Friday and called a relative to pull... more »

• Mammoth tusk discovered by road crew

  February 16, 2010 11:03 AM

  Construction crews working along I-5 near Ridgefield, Washington dug up a piece of prehistory, a tusk that likely dates back 10,000 to 15,000 years. Washington State Department of Transportation project inspector Brad Clark was overseeing work on the new Ridgefield interchange when he spotted it. "The auger came up... more »

• Homeowner uses graffiti on own home

  January 21, 2010 1:27 PM

  Everett, Washington homeowner Paul Larson says a developer excavated land surrounding his home five years ago to make way for a large subdivision. The work, he says, left behind sinkholes, toppled trees, a ruptured septic tank and waterline. Instead of spending thousands of dollars to fight the developers... more »

• Stolen 35 years ago, vehicle auctioned for charity

  December 15, 2009 12:29 PM

  A recovered 1965 Volkswagen Bus is being sold at auction with the proceeds donated to charity. In 1974, the V.W. Bus was reported stolen by an Allstate customer. Allstate paid the claim and, as part of the claims process, the vehicle title was transferred to Allstate. The vehicle... more »

• Men's hoops: Washington State overtakes Air Force 75-68

  December 12, 2009 7:21 PM

  SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Klay Thompson scored 19 points and Reggie Moore scored 16 as Washington State held off Air Force 75-68 on Saturday. Marcus Capers added 12 points for Washington State (8-2). The Cougars relied on superior rebounding and a big free throw advantage to stay ahead of the... more »

• More charges likely in Washington police killing

  December 2, 2009 11:02 AM

  Prosecutors are expected to file more charges against people accused of helping an ex-convict after he allegedly killed four police officers in an ambush at a Washington state coffee shop. They include Darcus D. Allen, the man accused of being the getaway driver for Maurice Clemmons as he fled the... more »

• Washington to appeal ruling in gay rights referendum

  September 11, 2009 1:51 PM

  The Washington state attorney general's office says it is appealing a federal judge's decision to keep secret the names of people who signed petitions calling for a public vote on expanded domestic partnership benefits. Spokeswoman Janelle Guthrie says Attorney General Rob McKenna will ask the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of... more »