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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 8:00 AM MDT
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 Wash. woman wins $75K for dog bite
By Associated Press Published: May 19, 2013 at 7:40 AM MDT
The woman, who was bit by a neighbor's dog, was seeking payment for medical expenses, plus pain, inconvenience, emotional stress, scaring and other general damages.
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 12:55 PM MDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 6:18 PM MDT
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.