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BBCC student information not hacked during computer shutdown
MOSES LAKE — Personal information of Big Bend Community College students was not compromised as the result of a cy…
Idaho lottery still a popular bet during pandemic worries
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Despite a pandemic, many Idaho residents are apparently still feeling lucky.
Starbucks sales fall as virus cripples global operations
Starbucks said Tuesday that its global sales plunged in the first three months of the year as coronavirus-related shutdowns crippled its global operations.
Tribes urge Treasury to disburse coronavirus relief funding
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Tribes urged the federal government to quickly disburse coronavirus relief funding after a judge handed them an early victory in a case centered on who is eligible for a share of the $8 bill…
Oregon begins furloughing workers, slow bounce back expected
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Facing steep budget shortfalls, the state of Oregon has taken its first steps in furloughing workers in order to save money, among the few states in America to do so to date.
Vandals spray-paint historic rock site signed in 1800s
ALMO, Idaho (AP) — Vandals have spray-painted graffiti on a historic Idaho landmark in City of Rocks National Reserve in what officials say is the worst case of vandalism in the park's history.
Washington psychiatric hospital staff say virus tests unsafe
SEATTLE (AP) — Workers who had been exposed to the coronavirus at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital were herded into a small building to be tested. Inside, few wore masks. They were given test kits by…
Coeur d’Alene Casino partially reopens
WORLEY, Idaho (AP) — The Coeur d’Alene Casino has reopened some of its restaurants with social distancing efforts in place and face mask requirements.
University of Oregon plans for in-person classes this fall
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — University of Oregon students may have in-person classes this fall, officials said.
Portland expected to pay $395K in teen hit-and-run death
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland City Council members are slated to vote this week to approve a $395,000 settlement with the family of a 15-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash.
16-year-old arrested in fatal shooting after argument
SEATTLE (AP) — A 16-year-old was arrested after an argument Friday inside a SeaTac convenience store continued outside and ended with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man who was in his car, the King County Sher…
Judge sides with tribes, limits distribution of virus relief
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A judge has ruled in favor of tribal nations in their bid to keep Alaska Native corporations from getting a share of $8 billion in coronavirus relief funding — at least for now.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
Tacoma teachers struggle to reach kids amid virus closure
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — At least 40 percent.
Washington mental hospital staff call virus testing unsafe
SEATTLE (AP) — Workers who had been exposed to the coronavirus at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital were herded into a small building to be tested. Inside, few wore masks. They were given test kits by…
U.S. states build stockpiles of malaria drug touted by Trump
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — State and local governments across the United States have obtained about 30 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Trump to treat patients with the coronavirus, despite warnings f…