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Columbian Newspaper

Sandpoint farmer wins $2 million in Powerball
Author: James Hanlon, The Spokesman-Review

SPOKANE — When the fuel pump on Nathan Wood’s truck started making strange noises last week, he pulled into the nearest gas station, Arnie’s Payless Gas on Highway 200 in Kootenai, Idaho, to see what the trouble might be. Because he was already there, Wood purchased a few lottery tickets.

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NYT Politics

Alito and Menendez Employ an Age-Old Political Tactic: Blaming Your Spouse
Author: Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Reid J. Epstein
When Justice Samuel Alito and Senator Bob Menendez landed in hot water, they looked for a scapegoat close to home. Inside their homes, in fact.
Leo Brent Bozell IV Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years for Jan. 6 Attack
Author: Alan Feuer and Zach Montague
Leo Brent Bozell, the son and grandson of influential right-wing figures, shattered a windowpane in the Capitol, pursued a police officer and made his way into the speaker’s office during the pro-Trump riot.
Biden Is Talking Directly to Black Voters. This Is What He Wants Them to Know.
Author: Katie Rogers
The president is trying to increase his support among Black Americans, some of whom are angry over the war in Gaza. Others feel disengaged altogether. Here are takeaways from events held this week.
New Star Wars Plan: Pentagon Rushes to Counter Threats in Orbit
Author: Eric Lipton
Citing rapid advances by China and Russia, the United States is building an extensive capacity to fight battles in space.

Portland Business News

Search the PBJ's public records database for the week's largest real estate deal
Author: Suzanne Stevens
The Business Journal collects Portland-area public records on real estate transactions, liens and bankruptcies and compiles them weekly.
Ruling drops in legal challenge to Oregon's hospital M&A oversight law
Author: Elizabeth Hayes
Oregon lawmakers enacted the merger oversight law in an effort to stem higher health care costs and protect access to care.
Portland State University expands Keller Auditorium replacement proposal
Author: Jonathan Bach
Portland State University has released new renderings of its proposed Keller Auditorium replacement ahead of a critical City Council meeting later this month.
Column: Stephen Green's no-brainer idea gains traction at City Hall
Author: Andy Giegerich
"Portland's business landscape is one of the best in the country and features a community over competition ethos where founders help other founders."

Seattle Times Opinion

RFK Jr. is the wild card in the presidential race
Author: David Horsey

His ultimate impact is unpredictable, but he clearly worries both major party candidates.

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