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Tacoma police officer drives through crowd, leaving at least one person injured, officials say
A Tacoma, Washington, police officer is under investigation after he drove his vehicle into a crowd, running over at least one person and possibly striking others, according to a press release from the Tacoma Police Department.Along with other police units,…
Gonzaga dominates again, Zags improve to 15-0
The No. 1 ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs controlled every aspect of their game against Pacific on the way to a blowout 95-49 win Saturday night in the Kennel.
These are the proposed replacement levies you'll find on your Feb. election ballot
School districts in Spokane County are relying on the community to help them better students’ education with levies in the upcoming February 9th election.
You have one more week to dispose of those tree limbs for free
You have one more week to dispose of all those tree limbs for free if you live in Spokane County.
National and World News
Protest erupts over police car driving through crowd
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Protesters set a large fire, damaged buildings and marched with signs late Sunday in response to a police car driving through a crowd in Washington state the day before, leaving at least two people injured.
German business confidence drops more than expected
BERLIN (AP) — German business confidence declined more than expected in January as businesses grappled with coronavirus restrictions and an uncertain outlook, a closely watched survey showed Monday.
The Latest: Virus rules make for long lines at German border
BERLIN — German police say hundreds of cars and pedestrians are lining up at border crossings along the Czech-German border after Germany declared the Czech Republic a high risk area in the pandemic, meaning it requires proof a negative coronavirus test results before entry.
Samsung scion Lee won't appeal prison sentence for bribery
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung scion Lee Jae-yong and prosecutors have decided not to appeal a court ruling that convicted him for bribing South Korea’s former president for business favors, confirming a prison term of two and a half years for the country’s most influential corporate leader, according to lawyers and court officials on Monday.
Global shares gain on recovery hopes, earnings outlook
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose Monday amid hopes economies slammed by the pandemic will bounce back, as attention turned to upcoming company earnings.
Asia Today: Australia OKs Pfizer vaccine, to begin in Feb.
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s medical regulator has approved use of its first coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for inoculations to begin next month.
Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tom Brady has a new team, in a new town. The destination is the same: another Super Bowl.
In ambulances, an unseen, unwelcome passenger: COVID-19
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's crowded in the back of the ambulance.
