Portland State University was closed for a second day as protesters continued to occupy a campus library. Administrators and demonstrators said Wednesday morning that negotiations had fallen apart overnight.

Tacoma's once-a-decade charter review process is currently underway. Voters may see a suite of amendments on their election ballot in November.

Blues queen Ruthie Foster stopped by the KNKX studios to sing and play, and talk with KNKX All Blues host John Kessler.

Mavis Staples started singing with her family, the Staples Singers, in the '50s. With a voice that belied her tiny size, she eventually became the center of attention of the group.