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Orioles jump out early, roll past Mariners
(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports) Gunnar Henderson led off Baltimore's five-run first inning with a home run and the host Orioles went on to defeat the Seattle Mariners 9-2 in Friday night's series opener. Colton Cowser added a two-run double in the opening inning, and Henderson later smacked a run-scoring triple during the Orioles' four-run seventh inning. John Means (2-0), in just his third outing of the

Columbian Newspaper

Alito’s upside-down flag raises more concerns
Author: LINDSAY WHITEHURST and GARY FIELDS, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — An upside-down U.S. flag has long been a sign of dire distress and versatile symbol of protest. But in January 2021, when it flew over the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, it was largely seen in connection with a specific cause: the false claim by then-President Donald Trump’s supporters that the 2020 election had been marred by fraud.

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Schauffele stays out front at PGA Championship as Scheffler caps wild day by staying in contention
Author: DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Xander Schauffele was in the lead for the fifth time in his last six rounds. Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was in the thick of contention with his 42nd straight round of par or better. Bryson DeChambeau smashed his way into the mix with nine tee shots over 300 yards.

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Northwest tribes, feds dive into work on salmon revival in upper Columbia River
Author: ALEX BAUMHARDT, Oregon Capital Chronicle

Three Northwest tribes and federal agencies are getting closer to understanding how to revive Chinook and sockeye salmon runs on the upper Columbia River that were once among the most abundant in the world but were decimated by dams over the last century.

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University of Washington encampment to come down after a deal with administrators
Author: Catalina Gaitán, The Seattle Times

SEATTLE — An encampment at the University of Washington is coming down after an agreement between the protesters and the university administration.

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Bail set at $500,000 for suspect in stabbing at Clark College
Author: Becca Robbins

A judge set bail at $500,000 for a Vancouver man accused of stabbing a Clark College employee in the neck Tuesday while she sat outside a campus building.

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NYT Politics

Trump Plans a Campaign Event in the Deep Blue Bronx
Author: Katie Glueck and Maggie Haberman
The former president, who has sought to make some political appearances around New York as he stands criminal trial, is set to speak at an event next Thursday at Crotona Park.

The Chronicle - Centralia

Photos: W.F. West's Cayden Page signs to swim at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Cayden Page, a senior at W.F. West High School, has committed to swim at Milwaukee School of Engineering.   He will be competing in the men’s 100-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly. He will compete to be the anchor for the men’s 4-by-4 relay team.   Cayden will be graduating not only from W.F. West High School but also Centralia College with his associate degree.   This year, Cayden not only swam for his Poseidon club team, but he was also goalie for the W.F. West state soccer team.   In Cayden’s free time, he is a lifeguard and volunteers as a math tutor at Centralia College. Cayden will go to Milwaukee School of Engineering where he plans to obtain a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in nuclear engineering and a doctorate in mathematics.   To submit a community news item like this, email news@chronline.com
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Photo: Closers win Mother's Day tournament in Salem

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