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Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Redmond’s Postdoc Brewing has some special events coming up, including the release The post Upcoming events at Postdoc Brewing, including a very special beer release appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Notices that personal information might have been compromised will be sent to hunting and fishing license holders in Idaho and Oregon following the breach of a vendor's computer system. Officials in Idaho and Oregon said Dallas-based Active Network will mail the notices to people in their states following the computer hack last week that shut down online license sales. Officials in the three states said only about 20 percent of license sales occur online, with about 80 percent... Читать дальше...

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — An emergency polio vaccination campaign aimed at reaching 25 million children this year has begun in parts of Nigeria newly freed from Boko Haram Islamic extremists, with fears that many more cases of the crippling disease will likely be found. The Associated Press joined the vaccination drive in northeastern Nigeria, a campaign going to extraordinary lengths to fight the disease in areas still threatened by Boko Haram extremists who violently oppose Western medicine. Health workers using military helicopters... Читать дальше...

Let's try this drug, let's try that one, let's find one that works, said Ryszka, a Buffalo-area resident whose 15-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son are now taking medications derived from marijuana. More than 7,000 New Yorkers have signed up since New York began allowing patients with certain conditions to obtain non-smokeable marijuana preparations early this year through one of the most cautious medical marijuana programs in the nation. State health officials say they will also allow nurse practitioners to authorize medical cannabis... Читать дальше...

Viking ship heading down Erie Canal, to reach NYC Thursday The hand-built wooden ship has a stunning red sail and a carved dragon figurehead, but they had to be taken down so the craft could pass under bridges over the canal.

HONG KONG (AP) — "The Assassin" star Shu Qi surprised fans and the public by announcing Saturday that she has married Hong Kong actor-director Stephen Fung. The newlyweds did not give details of their nuptials, but said in the statement that there will not be any wedding banquet or parties to celebrate their marriage. The wedding photos, taken in Prague, show Shu in a simple white gown, smiling happily for photos with Fung, wearing a black suit.

(AP) — The union for police officers who work San Francisco home games says its members may boycott policing the stadium if the 49ers don't discipline Colin Kaepernick for refusing to stand during the national anthem and for his statements about law enforcement. "If the 49ers organization fails to take action to stop this type of inappropriate behavior it could result in police officers choosing not to work at your facilities," the letter reads. The quarterback has refused to stand for the anthem at the team's preseason games... Читать дальше...

Lochte is competing against such celebs as rapper Vanilla Ice and "The Brady Bunch" actress Maureen McCormick in the ABC dancing competition's latest season. Phelps said he isn't planning a trip to the ballroom to root for his teammate, the beleaguered swimmer who is facing charges from Brazilian police that he filed a false robbery report during the recent Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Phelps, a longtime fan of the interactive shooter series Call of Duty, was on hand at the event to check out the latest edition... Читать дальше...

(AP) — SpaceX is scouring computer and video data for clues to the devastating launch pad explosion that destroyed a rocket and satellite. The trouble appears to have originated somewhere near the liquid oxygen tank in the upper stage. NASA is a major customer, relying on SpaceX to send supplies to the space station and return science experiments. The space agency also is looking for SpaceX and Boeing to begin crew transport from Cape Canaveral, in order to reduce its reliance on Russian rockets.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Tom Watson eagled the par-5 18th hole for a 5-under 65 two days short of his 67th birthday, and David Frost had two eagles in a bogey-free 62 on Friday to take the lead in the PGA Tour Champions' Shaw Charity Classic. Watson countered bogeys on 15 and 17 with a birdie on 16 and the closing eagle at Canyon Meadows in the round interrupted by lightning, thunder, hail and heavy rain. "[...] my body didn't get stiff," Watson said about the long break in the round. Watson played alongside Bernhard Langer... Читать дальше...

Contractors for Sound Transit Thursday completed the last tunnel segment for the Northgate Link extension, set to open in 2021.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed their hiring in August after two blockbuster months and barely raised their workers' pay, a pullback that may lead the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates alone until late this year. Energy companies rose more than the rest of the market as oil prices broke out of a four-day slump. NEW YORK (AP) — Some major retailers are scrambling to work out contingency plans to get their merchandise to stores as the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line has thrown... Читать дальше...

CAIRO (AP) — EgyptAir says a passenger has been detained after storming the pilot's cockpit on a flight carrying 150 passengers. EgyptAir suffered a tragic loss in May when Flight 804, an Airbus A320 flying from Paris to Cairo, plunged into the Mediterranean Sea, killing all 66 people on board.

Household goods makers traded higher after a tepid jobs report prompted investors to shift money into less volatile stocks. The athletic apparel company reported disappointing sales and gave a weak forecast for the rest of the year. The company, which makes terminals for electronic payments, announced disappointing sales and cut its revenue forecast for the year.

Hispanic residents say the fiesta is more about honoring their Spanish heritage and paying homage to their Catholic faith. According to the story, Vargas came to Santa Fe 12 years after Spanish settlers were forced out due to the Pueblo Revolt. The re-enactment of the entrada, or entry, is the climax of the week-long celebration that also features the burning of a six-foot puppet. The annual burning of Zozobra, a towering figure stuffed with shredded paper, is meant to help drive away the doom and gloom of the previous year. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed their hiring in August after two blockbuster months and barely raised their workers' pay, a pullback that may lead the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates alone until late this year. [...] several surveys suggest that Americans are growing more optimistic about the job market, a trend that could boost spending and energize the economy in coming months. Vice Chair Stanley Fischer suggested that the job market was close to full health, an assessment that typically might prompt a rate hike. Читать дальше...