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September 26, 2023

Federally-funded food bank prioritizes racial minorities. That could violate Civil Rights Act, lawyer claims

The Oregon Food Bank prioritizes food and grant distribution to racial and sexual minorities. One civil liberties advocacy group believes that violates the Civil Rights Act.

September 26, 2023

Gavin Newsom signs California law doubling taxes on guns, ammo: 'A small price to pay'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom added an 11% excise tax for gun and ammunition purchases in the state, meaning that customers could get indirectly taxed as much as 22% on purchases.

September 26, 2023

Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani over laptop, accuses ex-Trump lawyer of 'hacking'

Hunter Biden filed a lawsuit alleging that former President Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is responsible for the "total annihilation" of his digital privacy.

September 26, 2023

Alaska’s fishing industry faces shrinking career interest from young people

The commercial fishing industry in Alaska is shrinking. Fewer young people are seeking a career in the industry due to high entry costs and climate change impacting fish stocks.

September 26, 2023

MP opens fire on civilian attempting to illegally enter California Marine base

A civilian driver who gained unauthorized access to a California Marine Corps base Friday was shot at by military police and arrested, officials say.

September 26, 2023

Oregon Supreme Court asked to decide whether GOP senators who boycotted Legislature can be re-elected

Oregon’s highest court has been asked to determine whether its Republican senators could run for reelection following a record-setting walkout that barred them from another term.

September 26, 2023

Armed robber in Seattle arrested after allegedly trying to take officer's gun during scuffle: bodycam video

Police in Seattle arrested an armed robbery suspect after a brief scuffle, during which the suspect tried to grab the officer's gun, authorities said.

September 26, 2023

Coast Guard searching for woman 'swept by current off beach' in Washington

The Coast Guard and law enforcement agencies are searching for a woman who officials say was swept away by a current at an Olympic National Park beach.

September 26, 2023

'In God We Trust' essential to America's future as national faith appears to wane, says Washington pastor

"In God We Trust" has been the national national motto since 1956. Pastor Jesse Bradley of Washington state addresses its important in our national welfare.

September 26, 2023

Don't let the country follow in California's footsteps of high crime and homelessness, warns GOP state chair

California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson offered dire warnings to the rest of the country should the U.S. follow in California's footsteps.