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Local & Regional Climbers remember Mount St. Helens eruption 33 years later (Video)

By Lincoln Graves, KATU News Published: May 18, 2013 at 12:59 PM MDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 1:18 PM MDT

Saturday marks the 33rd anniversary of one of the biggest news stories ever experienced in the Pacific Northwest.

Local & Regional 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.

Local & Regional Two kids killed in crash when teen driver rolls car

By KBOI 2 News Published: May 18, 2013 at 11:03 AM MDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 11:03 AM MDT

Two children, ages 8 and10, died in a car crash Friday afternoon when a teenage driver lost control of his car and crashed just south of Shelley on Interstate 15, state police said.

Local & Regional Wash, Ore. among states to get money for tsunami debris cleanup

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Published: May 18, 2013 at 10:06 AM MDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 10:06 AM MDT

The five West Coast states affected by debris from the 2011 tsunami in Japan are about to receive an initial $250,000 each from a $5 million gift from Japan for cleanup.

Local & Regional Wash. police use fire hose to help capture tree-climbing fugitive (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KOMO staff Published: May 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM MDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM MDT

A wanted man subject of an intense manhunt across parts of Snohomish County has been arrested following a brief standoff with police.

Local & Regional Why are terrorism trials different? (Video)

By Glen Beeby Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:10 PM MDT Last Updated: May 18, 2013 at 3:41 PM MDT

Since 9-11 charges involving terrorism can bring stiffer penalties, but they don't always mean a conviction. The latest Boise case in federal court could present interesting challenges.

Local & Regional City of Boise to consider making panhandling more difficult

By KBOI Web Staff Published: May 17, 2013 at 4:28 PM MDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 6:11 PM MDT

The city says it's looking into the matter after complains from local business owners and residents.

Local & Regional Climbers remember Mount St. Helens eruption 33 years later (Video)

By Lincoln Graves, KATU News Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:57 PM MDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 8:57 PM MDT

Saturday marks the 33rd anniversary of one of the biggest news stories ever experienced in the Pacific Northwest.

Local & Regional 85-year-old wife of Mormon church president dies

By BRADY McCOMBS - Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 2:41 PM MDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 2:41 PM MDT

Frances B. Monson, 85, died early Friday morning at a hospital in Salt Lake City, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced.

Local & Regional Photos: 15th annual Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial (Photo Gallery)

By KBOI Web Staff Published: May 17, 2013 at 12:32 PM MDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 2:27 PM MDT

Idaho law enforcement officers from around the state gathered in Meridian Friday for the 15th annual Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony. Sixty-seven Idaho officers have been killed in the line of duty.

Local & Regional Boise man Kurbanov pleads not guilty in terrorism plot (Photo Gallery) (Audio)

By JOHN MILLER - Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:48 AM MDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM MDT

Fazliddin Kurbanov, 30, was arrested Thursday during a raid of his small apartment. Prosecutors have offered few details of their investigation or Kurbanov's role in helping a militant group back home

Local & Regional Pilot survives small plane crash in Wash. neighborhood (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM MDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM MDT

A pilot is lucky to be alive after his plane crashed nose-first just short of the runway at Lynden's airport.

Local & Regional Wolves kill 31 sheep on Idaho ranch

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 9:17 AM MDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 11:18 AM MDT

Carey-area rancher John Peavey tells the Idaho Mountain Express that the ewe, one lamb and two that weren't born were killed Sunday morning.

Local & Regional Oregon beauty queen gets her gaming face on (Photo Gallery)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah, KATU News Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:28 AM MDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 10:03 AM MDT

Anna Prosser Robinson is not your typical beauty queen. The former Miss Oregon USA is both smart and beautiful. She also happens to be a video game fanatic.

Local & Regional Five indicted for money laundering, trafficking spice

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:16 AM MDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 8:16 AM MDT

Federal officials say the scheme occurred between March 2011 and July 2012 in Idaho as well as Alaska, California, Washington and Wisconsin.