Washington
State hopes to clear out remaining backlogged rape kits by the end of the year
State hopes to filter out remaining backlogged rape kits by the tip of the 12 months
A brand new invoice making its approach to the US Senate might present extra funding to states like Washington to lastly filter out backlogged rape kits which have taken years to course of and assessment.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A brand new invoice making its approach to the US Senate might present extra funding to states like Washington to lastly filter out backlogged rape kits which have taken years to course of and assessment.
In November, Washington nonetheless had 1000’s of excellent kits.
The Washington State Patrol mentioned now the state crime lab is nearer than ever to clearing out the backlog with round 3,000 left to go. Any cash the state may get might assist to hurry issues alongside and preserve turnaround occasions low for the brand new kits coming in.
“Again in 2017, it was estimated there have been roughly 12,000 kits on the market that had not been examined,” mentioned Chris Loftis, the director of communications with Washington State Patrol.
Loftis mentioned the state has come a great distance from the 12,000 kits that sat untested on proof cabinets six years in the past. In November of final 12 months, the variety of kits ready for testing and assessment had been lower in half to round 6,000, and this month, he mentioned it is dropped even additional.
“You are taking a look at roughly someplace between 2,500 and three,000 which are within the course of someplace, however all of them are within the course of,” mentioned Loftis.
He mentioned testing picked up after the state elevated capability by opening a lab in Vancouver a couple of years in the past.
“We’re 80% there so far as the capability for that coaching of the brand new people,” mentioned Loftis.
New expertise has additionally helped to chop down the turnaround time for brand new assessments coming in. Up to now, Loftis mentioned it could take round a 12 months to get outcomes again on a rape package take a look at. Now, the turnaround time has been lower to round 45 days.
“Robotics have turned this right into a 24/7 operation versus simply when the scientists had been sitting at their desks,” mentioned Loftis
US Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington has additionally not too long ago helped to introduce laws reauthorizing the Debbie Smith Act by way of 2029. It might present state and native legislation enforcement businesses with extra assets to proceed to cut back the backlogs in analyzing DNA proof from untested rape kits. It was initially signed in 2004, and was reauthorized in 2008 and 2014.
In January, the Washington State Patrol posted on-line that there have been 1,473 kits that had been collected after July 2015 that also wanted testing.
Loftis mentioned the state’s purpose is to get the backlog eradicated as soon as and for all in 2023.
“We’re at about 90% of the historic kits which have been despatched to us, which have gone by way of the method, and have obtained the testing that’s vital and have gotten the analysis. We’re fairly assured by the tip of this calendar 12 months, the residual of that might be right down to zero,” mentioned Loftis. “We’re speaking a matter of months now, we’ve been speaking a matter of years for a very long time, in order that speaks rather a lot.”
The No. 1 Oregon football team will look to wrap its regular season with a perfect record against rival Washington next Saturday at home for senior night.
The Ducks (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) are the only unbeaten team left in the Big Ten and could get some revenge against the Huskies (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 from Autzen Stadium.
The game will air on NBC.
Oregon coach Dan Lanning will be looking for his first win against the Huskies as head coach, having lost all three matchups in the last two seasons against UW.
The Washington team in 2024 is a far cry from what it was in 2022 and 2023, with first-year head coach Jedd Fisch replacing Kalen DeBoer (now at Alabama) and guiding Washington to a 6-5 record.
The Ducks have already qualified for the Big Ten Championship game, set to be played the following Saturday, Dec. 7.
Alec Dietz covers University of Oregon football, volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball for The Register-Guard. You may reach him at adietz@registerguard.com and you can follow him on X @AlecDietz.
Washington
Bellevue vs. Kennewick: Live score, updates of Washington high school football quarterfinals (11/23/2024)
If there is one team that relishes the opportunity to go toe-to-toe with reigning Class 3A champion Bellevue, it is the Kennewick Lions.
They played the Wolverines tough, losing a close 2021 state championship game.
The two programs meet in a rematch at 3 p.m. Pacific time in a WIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game at Belleve High School. A live feed is available on NFHS Network (subscription only).
SBLive is tracking scores across the state of Washington through Week 12. Stay with us for the latest score and game updates from pregame to teardown. Refresh this post and scroll down for the latest.
PRE-GAME: BELLEVUE VS. KENNEWICK
FIRST QUARTER
Updates provided when play starts.
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About Bellevue
Key players— RB Max Jones, OL/DL Demetri Manning, RB/LB Ryken Moon, DL Johnny O’Connor, RB/DB Bryce Smith
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Key players— OL Jose Cadenas, RB Canaan Hays, DL Tanner Larson, LB Cooper Neer, RB Alex Roberts
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Oregon State vs. Washington State channel, time, schedule, live stream to watch Saturday college football game | Sporting News
The stakes couldn’t be higher as Washington State and Oregon State clash on Saturday with the Pac-12 Championship on the line.
The Beavers are licking their wounds after suffering their first shutout loss in nearly a decade, while the Cougars are reeling from a shocking 38-35 defeat at New Mexico. That loss not only dashed Washington State’s College Football Playoff dreams but also overshadowed an incredible outing by quarterback John Mateer.
Washington State holds the upper hand historically, leading the series 57-48-3. In last year’s matchup, the Cougars fended off a wild fourth-quarter comeback by OSU to secure a 38-35 win in Pullman.
Here is everything you need to know about Oregon State vs. Washington State, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Where to watch Oregon State vs. Washington State today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: The CW
- Live stream: Fubo
Oregon State vs. Washington State will air nationally on The CW, with Ted Robinson (play-by-play) and Ryan Leaf (analyst) on the call.
Viewers can stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial to first-time users.
For a limited time, Fubo is offering the first month for as low as $59.99, a $20 savings. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Oregon State vs. Washington State start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. MT | 4 p.m. PT
Oregon State vs. Washington State will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 23. The game will be played at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon.
Oregon State football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Oregon State 38, Idaho State 15 | — |
| Sept. 7 | Oregon State 21, SDSU 0 | — |
| Sept. 14 | Oregon State 15, Oregon 49 | — |
| Sept. 21 | Oregon State 38, Purdue 21 | — |
| Oct. 5 | Oregon State 39, Colorado State 31 | — |
| Oct. 12 | Nevada 42, Oregon State 37 | — |
| Oct. 19 | Oregon State 25, UNLV 33 | — |
| Oct. 26 | Cal 44, Oregon State 7 | — |
| Nov. 9 | Oregon State 13, San Jose State 24 | — |
| Nov. 16 | Air Force 28, Oregon State 0 | — |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Washington State | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 29 | at Boise State | 12 p.m. |
Washington State football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 31 | Washington State 70, Portland State 30 | — |
| Sept. 7 | Washington State 37, Texas Tech 16 | — |
| Sept. 14 | Washington State 24, Washington 19 | — |
| Sept. 20 | Washington State 54, San Jose State 52 | — |
| Sept. 28 | Boise State 45, Washington State 24 | — |
| Oct. 12 | Fresno State 17, Washington State 25 | — |
| Oct. 19 | Washington State 42, Hawaii 10 | — |
| Oct. 26 | San Diego State 26, Washington State 29 | — |
| Nov. 9 | Washington State 49, Utah State 28 | — |
| Nov. 16 | New Mexico 38, Washington State 35 | — |
| Nov. 23 | at Oregon State | 7:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 30 | vs. Wyoming | 6:30 p.m. |
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