Oregon House expels GOP lawmaker who let far-right rioters into state Capitol: ‘He has shown no remorse’
In January, footage emerged showing that far-right rioters who stormed the Oregon Capitol weeks before the insurrection in D.C. had help getting in: Namely, GOP Rep. Mike Nearman, who opened a locked door for them. Nearman was criminally charged in April, but steadfastly refused to resign — even when new video released last week showed him coaching the rioters ahead of time. Now, the Oregon House has taken the unprecedented step of expelling him. Continue reading at Washington Post. (Andrew Selsky/AP)
Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Opening day for sports betting in Washington tribal casinos edged closer Thursday when state regulators approved critical agreements with 15 tribes, including the Tulalip Tribes and the Stillaguamish. Without debate, the Washington State Gambling Commission backed amendments to each of the tribes’ gambling compacts, which spell out how wagering can be conducted in casinos as well as in adjacent hotels, conference centers and entertainment venues. Continue reading at Everett Herald. (Olivia Vanni/Herald)
The man who won the first $250,000 prize in Washington’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery claimed his award Thursday, the Washington Lottery announced. “I got lucky,” the winner, identified as Lance R., said in a statement released by the Lottery. “Mainly, I was lucky that I didn’t get hit with COVID before the vaccines were developed and available. Millions around the world haven’t had such good luck.” Continue reading at The Seattle Times.
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Oregon House expels GOP lawmaker who let far-right rioters into state Capitol: ‘He has shown no remorse’
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