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Ballot processing continues as certification approaches
EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…
Woman run over while sleeping on sidewalk sues for $450K
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman who was sleeping on a Portland sidewalk when she was run over by a truck operated by a homelessness nonprofit organization has filed a $450,000 lawsuit against the driver.
Idaho pursuing land exchange deal with timber company, US
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho hasn't given up on a three-way potential land swap and cash deal involving a private timber company and the U.S. Forest Service that is running into opposition from the Nez Perce Tribe, st…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
Oregon governor forming draft plan to reopen economy
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon governor's office on Monday circulated its own version of a three-phase federal guideline to lift restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, including allowing childcare facilities to…
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 …
Pandemic could leave $210M to $300M hole in Seattle budget
SEATTLE (AP) — New projections show the coronavirus pandemic may cause Seattle to collect $210 million to $300 million less than expected in tax revenue this year, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Tuesday.
Inslee: Virus recovery will be slow, restrictions to remain
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday 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 the curre…
White House: Oregon among bottom 4 states in virus testing
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The White House told governors their leadership is critical in testing for the coronavirus, providing a map showing that Oregon is among four states with the lowest testing capacity in the United…
Idaho Endowment Fund loses $255 million in March
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Endowment Fund that distributes money to public schools and other entities lost $255 million and dropped nearly 11% in value in March due to the economic problems caused by the coronav…
Inslee to detail plan for coronavirus recovery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee will speak Tuesday evening and detail a plan for Washington state's recovery from the coronavirus outbreak.
Idaho pursuing land exchange deal with timber company, US
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho hasn't given up on a three-way potential land swap and cash deal involving a private timber company and the U.S. Forest Service that is running into opposition from the Nez Perce Tribe, st…
Starbucks introducing plant-based food and drinks in China
Starbucks is introducing plant-based food and drinks in China as part of a decade-long effort to reduce the environmental impact of its offerings.
Eastern Washington sheriff won't enforce stay-at-home order
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — The sheriff of a county in eastern Washington state is telling residents that he will not enforce Gov. Jay Inslee's stay-at-home orders or any guidelines “”that infringe on your constitutional r…