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Lede: Bryan Kohberger, the man who admitted to killing four University of Idaho students in 20-22, has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole. N-W-P-B’s Lauren Paterson was in the Boise, Idaho courtroom.

A new state law changes the scope of investigations by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission. Jefferson Public Radio's Roman Battaglia (buh-TALLY-uh) reports a proposed powerline in Medford is the first time this law will be tested.

A new law meant to speed up energy transmission projects in Oregon is being tested for the first time in Medford.

A new school year is coming up quick.

School budgets have been approved for the upcoming school year, but the bigger problem is predicted to be next year’s budget.

The man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students will spend the rest of his life in prison.

A judge in Boise has sentenced Bryan Kohberger to four consecutive life prison terms for the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022.

Severe drought is hitting most of Washington, including the Seattle area.

Almost the entire state is experiencing at least moderate drought [, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.]

KUOW’s John Ryan reports from Skykomish.

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Lane County and a volunteer auxiliary group, the Lane County Mounted Posse, were sued today [Tuesday] in federal court over allegations of racial profiling, assault and civil rights violations.

KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White reports.

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The Seattle City Council is learning more about the priorities of six finalists vying to represent District 5, including how to tackle public safety.