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Plans for $400M natural gas power plant at Kalama stall

Plans for a $400 million natural gas-fueled power plant at Kalama are on hold after one of the partners dropped out of the project.

Consultant selected for Longview coal terminal

Cowlitz County commissioners approved a contract Tuesday with a consultant to conduct the environmental review for a proposed coal export terminal on the Columbia River at Longview.

V-2 rocket on display at Everett aviation museum

EVERETT — Had World War II not ended when it did, Nazi Germany likely would have sent more V-2 rockets hurtling toward potential victims.

Pierce County judge outlaws 'parking' mentally ill

TACOMA — A judge in Tacoma has ruled the practice of temporarily "parking" the mentally ill in hospital emergency rooms without treatment violates state and federal law.

Eminem's publisher sues Facebook; suit names Portland firm

DETROIT — Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll going up in July

TACOMA — The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a pair of increases Monday for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll.

WSU president upset about enrollment

SPOKANE — Spokane will have a four-year medical program with or without the help of the University of Washington.

Decision time for Portland fluoridation

PORTLAND — Procrastinators dropped off their ballots Tuesday as Portlanders decided for the first time in more than 30 years whether to add fluoride to their drinking water.

3 Oregon timber counties seek tax hikes

Three Oregon timber counties are asking voters to raise taxes to restore deep cuts to law enforcement forced by the expiration of a longstanding federal subsidy.

Threats get Oregon prison inmate 5 more years

PORTLAND — An Oregon State Penitentiary inmate had five years added to his prison time Monday for crimes against law enforcement while he's been in custody.

Manslaughter plea in Portland child abuse death

Man sentenced to 18 years in prison

The father of a 5-year-old Portland boy who died of abuse pleaded guilty Monday to manslaughter and was sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Police give details in Utah missing mom case

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — For the first time, Utah police said they believe Susan Powell’s brother-in-law was “heavily involved” in getting rid of her body.

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Inslee speaks at transportation revenue rally

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee spoke at a rally at the Capitol in support of a transportation funding package, saying it's "crunch time" to pay for road projects and maintain existing roads and bridges.

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Eric Idle gives commencement to Whitman graduates

WALLA WALLA — English entertainer and former Monty Python member Eric Idle delivered the commencement speech Sunday at Whitman College in Walla Walla where his daughter Lily was among the 375 graduates.

Seat belt enforcement week in Oregon

PORTLAND — Law enforcement agencies across Oregon are taking part in the "click it or ticket" seat belt enforcement campaign through June 2.

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