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What's happening in the Pacific Northwest? For information and details regarding Northwest news, see our articles below.
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 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 …
U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department said it's unsure if it will be able to disburse $8 billion in coronavirus relief funding to Native American tribes by a Sunday deadline.
Washington Supreme Court hears COVID-19 inmate case online
SEATTLE (AP) — In an historic setting, the Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday while sitting alone in their separate chambers using Zoom technology in a case that seeks the release of inmates in …
State: More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits paid
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid out in Washington since business closures and layoffs related to the coronavirus pandemic started mid-March, and state officials …
10,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing
NEW YORK (AP) — After two months and more than 10,000 deaths that have made the nation’s nursing homes some of the most terrifying places to be during the coronavirus crisis, most of them still don’t have access to…
AP, Report for America to put 17 journalists in statehouses
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press and Report for America are hiring 17 journalists to boost the AP's statehouse coverage.
In Seattle, nursing homes get tests - even without cases
SEATTLE (AP) — Pairs of doctors and nurses in plastic gowns and purple gloves moved down the nursing home’s halls in a tandem ballet.
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 …
Washington Supreme Court to hear COVID-19 inmate case online
SEATTLE (AP) — In an historic setting, the Washington Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday while sitting alone in their separate chambers using Zoom technology in a case that addresses the safety of inma…
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Inslee: 1,500 workers will track, trace virus by mid-May
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday evening the state will not be able to lift many of the stay-at-home restrictions implemented to fight the coronavirus by May 4 — the date through which …
'We've been ignored': Nursing homes plead for more testing
NEW YORK (AP) — After two months and more than 10,000 deaths that have made the nation’s nursing homes some of the most terrifying places to be during the coronavirus crisis, most of them still don’t have access to…
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
Inslee: Stay-at-home order working, changes to be data-led
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the stay-at-home order is working to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the state, noting that while some may not agree with his decisions, any cha…