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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…
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times cur…
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…
Feds to allow fishermen to catch more skates this year
The federal government is changing some fishing rules to allow commercial fishermen to catch more skates.
From guns to GoPros, Asian Americans seek to deter attacks
When Eddie Song leaves his Manhattan home, it can feel like heading into battle. The Korean American startup founder and avid rider dons his armored motorcycle jacket, motorcycle gloves, a skull face mask and a GoP…
Prison nurse suspended after malnourished inmate paralyzed
UMATILLA, Ore. (AP) — A nurse who works at the Two Rivers Correctional Facility in Umatilla has had her license suspended because she neglected care for an inmate at the prison.
Man convicted of killing 2 argues for release after 32 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the men convicted in the double murder of a Terrabonne couple 32 years ago argued Thursday for his immediate release from prison, but a lawyer for the victims’ family said he should rem…
Lummi police officer shoots, wounds 1 in burglary probe
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — A Lummi Nation Police Department officer shot and wounded someone suspected in a burglary, authorities said.
Sea-Tac Airport to lose $251M through 2020 amid pandemic
SEATTLE (AP) — Nosediving passenger traffic and flight cancellations will cost Seattle-Tacoma International Airport approximately $251 million by the end of 2020, airport director Lance Lyttle said Thursday, repres…
Republicans eager to reopen economy; Democrats more cautious
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Announcing plans to begin reopening his state, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster cited the ongoing economic damage from the
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Oregon governor will lift delay on medical procedures
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hospitals, dentists' offices and other healthcare providers can resume attending to patients for non-urgent procedures on May 1, and Oregon is expecting “extremely large shipments” of protective …
Idaho governor announces phased plan to begin reopening
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Thursday announced a plan for restoring normal activity in Idaho and recovering from the economic pain caused by the coronavirus, but warned the process will take time …
Woman pleads guilty to sex crimes, gets 4 years in prison
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — A Corvallis woman pleaded guilty to several sex crimes and was sentenced this week to more than four years in prison.
Virus: High court denies prisoners' request for release
SEATTLE (AP) — A divided Washington Supreme Court on Thursday denied a request to release thousands of inmates from the state's prisons due to the coronavirus outbreak after hearing oral arguments earlier in the da…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were: