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Local & Regional Northern Lights peek out in Eastern Washington Northern Lights peek out in Eastern Washington (Photo Gallery)
By Scott Sistek Published: May 19, 2013 at 7:00 AM PDT
As we mentioned in the blog Thursday, there's a particularly active sunspot on the sun right now.

It had, as its opening salvo while starting to face the Earth, unleashed a moderately strong solar flare that reached us late Friday, triggering a display of the Northern Lights that reached as far south as Colorado.
Local & Regional The Big O: Photos of Friday's flat track action The Big O: Photos of Friday's flat track action (Photo Gallery)
By KVAL News Published: May 18, 2013 at 11:55 AM PDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 5:18 PM PDT
Two dozen teams will hit the flat track this weekend for "The Big O", a roller derby tournament hosted by the Emerald City Roller Girls and the Lane County Concussion at Eugene's fairgrounds. Friday's bouts featured two Boise Id. teams: the Capital City Skull Crushers and Treasure Valley Roller Girls.

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Local & Regional Northern Lights peek out in Eastern Washington (Photo Gallery)
By Scott Sistek Published: May 19, 2013 at 7:00 AM PDT
As we mentioned in the blog Thursday, there's a particularly active sunspot on the sun right now.

It had, as its opening salvo while starting to face the Earth, unleashed a moderately strong solar flare that reached us late Friday, triggering a display of the Northern Lights that reached as far south as Colorado.
Local & Regional The Big O: Photos of Friday's flat track action (Photo Gallery)
By KVAL News Published: May 18, 2013 at 11:55 AM PDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 5:18 PM PDT
Two dozen teams will hit the flat track this weekend for "The Big O", a roller derby tournament hosted by the Emerald City Roller Girls and the Lane County Concussion at Eugene's fairgrounds. Friday's bouts featured two Boise Id. teams: the Capital City Skull Crushers and Treasure Valley Roller Girls.
Local & Regional Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million
By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 2:51 PM PDT
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
Local & Regional Oregon bill would legalize medical pot retailers
By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:30 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 12:07 PM PDT
Oregon legislators are considering a bill to legalize and license medical marijuana retailers, calling it a step toward reining in abuses of the state's 15-year-old effort to allow people to use pot for therapy.
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Offbeat Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar
By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 6:47 PM PDT
A historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.
Offbeat Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator
By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2013 at 11:47 AM PDT
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials say 18-year-old Braxton Bielski bagged the record gator last week at Choke Canyon State Park, about 90 miles south of San Antonio.
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Sports Moore and company shut out Ducks 9-0 Moore and company shut out Ducks 9-0
By OSU Media Services Published: May 18, 2013 at 8:03 PM PDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 8:43 PM PDT
Andrew Moore tossed a two-hit shutout and Michael Conforto and Ryan Barnes each hit solo home runs to send the sixth-ranked Oregon State baseball team to a 9-0 win over No. 10 Oregon Saturday afternoon at PK Park.
Sports Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness (Photo Gallery)
By Associated Press Published: May 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM PDT
Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown victory, most in horse racing history.
Sports Civil War: Ducks claim game one, tie Beavs for 1st (Video)
By UO Media Services & OSU Media Services & KVAL Sports Published: May 17, 2013 at 10:13 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 11:37 PM PDT
Tommy Thorpe picked the right night to have the best start of his career at Oregon. The sophomore was dominant holding No. 6 Oregon State to just two infield hits in eight innings in a 3-0 win for the 10th ranked Ducks on Friday night.
Sports Photo Gallery: Best sports photos (Photo Gallery)
By The Associated Press, YouNews reporters and Fisher Communications staff Published: Aug 26, 2010 at 10:39 AM PDT Last Updated: Sep 23, 2010 at 8:53 PM PDT
The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat: the spirit of sports can sometimes be captured in less than a blink of an eye - or a camera shutter. >>> See the Sports Photo Gallery
Sports Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 7:56 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 8:48 PM PDT
The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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National & World Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent
By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer Published: May 18, 2013 at 11:55 AM PDT
With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.
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Outdoors Controlling the sea lion population: Is it working?
By Shannon L. Cheesman, Multimedia Journalist / Travel & Outdoors Published: May 14, 2013 at 12:53 PM PDT
It's a familiar story - sea lions and fishermen fighting over salmon. On the one side you have hungry animals snatching what they can from fish runs but on the other side you have humans trying to maintain what has been their economic lifeline.
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Home Navy launches drone from aircraft carrier Navy launches drone from aircraft carrier
Published: May 17, 2013 at 12:24 PM PDT
A drone the size of a fighter jet took off from the deck of an American aircraft carrier for the first time Tuesday in a test flight that could open the way for the U.S. to launch unmanned aircraft from just about any place in the world.
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Technology 4 Lulzsec hackers jailed for cyberattacks 4 Lulzsec hackers jailed for cyberattacks
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:20 AM PDT
Four young computer hackers who masterminded cyberattacks on targets from the CIA to Sony Pictures and Rupert Murdoch's News International were sentenced to up to 32 months in prison on Thursday.
Technology 'Sonic the Hedgehog' games coming to Nintendo 'Sonic the Hedgehog' games coming to Nintendo
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT
Sega says it will exclusively release the next three games starring the popular blue critter on Nintendo platforms. The first title will be called "Sonic Lost World" and is set for release on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS later this year.

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Technology Labor group says Apple making progress at Foxconn
By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:17 AM PDT
A labor group Apple Inc. joined to assess working conditions at three manufacturing plants in China, where its products are made, says conditions are improving. But employees are still working more hours than the country's legal limit.
Technology New Zealand's top court takes Kim Dotcom appeal
By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2013 at 8:20 AM PDT
New Zealand's highest court ruled Thursday that it will hear an appeal by Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom and three colleagues as they seek to avoid extradition to the United States.
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Health Best strength training exercises: the push-up
By Charles Platkin, PhD Published: May 16, 2013 at 10:35 AM PDT
Having strong muscles requires tearing down muscle tissue so it rebuilds even stronger. One of the best ways to build muscle is to strength train, so we asked a few exercise experts for their favorite strength-training exercises and how to do them.
Health Saudi health workers sickened by SARS-like virus
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 8:14 AM PDT
A deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS has apparently spread from patients to health care workers in eastern Saudi Arabia, health officials said Wednesday.
Health Doctor with cerebral palsy offers hope
By JIM SALTER Associated Press Published: May 15, 2013 at 7:57 AM PDT
Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez gently but sternly admonishes a teenage cerebral palsy patient who clearly hasn't been doing his exercises, stressing the importance of keeping muscles loose and limber.
Health Women have new options for breast cancer surgery
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Published: May 14, 2013 at 8:00 AM PDT
Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done, giving women more options, faster treatment, smaller scars, fewer long-term side effects and better cosmetic results.
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Business Silicon Valley-area hub becomes factory town
By MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer Published: May 18, 2013 at 2:56 PM PDT
Fremont, Calif., a nondescript suburb of 217,000 tucked in the high-tech region between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley is where something unique is happening: manufacturing.
Business Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 9:43 AM PDT
Tensions between conventional and organic agriculture boiled over this week during a late-night House Agriculture Committee debate on farm legislation that for decades has propped up traditional crops and largely ignored organics.
Business Ticketmaster settles rewards lawsuit for $23M
By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM PDT
About 1.12 million people are eligible to file a claim. They signed up for the rewards program after buying a ticket at Ticketmaster.com between September 2004 and June 2009.
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Consumer Address change causes delivery aggravation (Video)
By Connie Thompson Published: May 15, 2013 at 9:29 AM PDT
A change of address is one thing when you move to a new location, but people in a neighborhood near Renton say their addresses were changed without their knowledge and, more importantly, without them moving.
Consumer Credit card checks may be convenient - but they cost
By Herb Weisbaum Published: May 13, 2013 at 8:40 AM PDT
You open your credit card statement and find checks inside. They're called convenience checks or credit card checks and they can be used to buy things or get a cash advance. But remember to read the fine print.
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