Chinook Observer

Aug. 23 — Theft: A blonde female subject with gray hair, wearing a sweatshirt, black pants and carrying a huge black backpack, was told to get off of the property. The caller was told that the subject went into one of the maid’s closets and was told not to. She also stole two blankets and a bathrobe. The subject was caught on the cameras around 2:17 p.m. Lost property: The caller lost a firearm, and wants to talk to an officer.

Aug. 24 — Theft: The caller reported that a male subject stole a pack of beer 5 minutes ago. Dispatch asked for a description, and the caller said he would provide a video. An officer arrived and reviewed the footage. The suspect was hooded and he could not see his face. The caller is going to email the officer the footage, and the officer will post the pics and see if anyone can recognize the subject. The caller requested that an officer come to his location because Jacqueline S.

VILNIUS, Lithuania, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customer support AI used to have a clear job: answer the question, or send the customer to someone who could. Newer AI assistants can complete routine tasks themselves, from resetting access to updating account details. The next shift is bigger – AI that stays useful after the support issue is solved.

Silver Spring, Md, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Capstar (nitenpyram) tablets and revised the EUA for Nitenpyram Tablets, the generic version of Capstar, to authorize both products for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that weigh at least two pounds and are at least four weeks old.

EUGENE, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Football season is back, and Benchmade Knife Company is getting behind the grill, at the tailgate and on the field. Benchmade has signed a three-year partnership with Oregon Sports Properties, the sole rights management organization of the Oregon Ducks. Beginning with the 2026 season, Benchmade becomes the program’s Official Tailgate Partner and placing the Oregon-based knife company at the center of game-day culture at Autzen Stadium.

BEAVERTON, Ore, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tektronix today introduced new automated transmitter and receiver test software for PCI Express® (PCIe®) 7.0 Base designs operating at 128 GT/s.

LONG BEACH — Gasoline prices in Pacific County averaged fourth highest in Washington state on Sept. 2, with regular selling for just under $5.70 a gallon, according to AAA Washington’s closely followed survey. Prices were higher in the San Juans ($6.13), Wahkiakum ($5.90) and Jefferson ($5.74). The statewide average stood at $5.44, compared to $4.39 a year ago, an increase of 24%. Diesel averaged $6.61 statewide, up 32% in a year.

Gov. Bob Ferguson won’t punish two members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission for violating public records and open meeting laws but has warned each that they will face removal if they don’t comply with state transparency statutes and conflict of interest rules in the remaining months of their terms.

Gateshead, U.K., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Turntide Technologies (Turntide), a global leader in electrification and hybridization solutions, announced that Fering, a manufacturer of rugged off-road vehicles, selected Turntide axial flux motors and inverters for its hybrid vehicle. The compact size and high power density of the technology helped Fering develop a rugged vehicle designed for long range, off-road capability and flexible deployment across multiple sectors.

Middletown, CT, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charles IT announced the acquisition of Descent, an AI-native managed services provider that has built its business around using automation and artificial intelligence to rethink how IT services are delivered. The acquisition is not a traditional MSP consolidation. Descent will continue operating under its own name, with its existing team, clients and approach intact.