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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,…
Virus outbreak: Some OR unemployed report filing issues
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People who’ve lost their jobs during the coronavirus outbreak have continued to have problems with Oregon’s system to file for benefits.
Nursing home deaths soar past 3,600 in alarming surge
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 3,600 deaths nationwide have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, an alarming rise in just the past two weeks, according to the latest count…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win for Life' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Win for Life" game were:
Idaho issues more than 60,000 unemployment payments
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho has issued more than 60,000 unemployment payments totaling nearly $18 million to some 30,000 workers who have lost jobs due to the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Pop-up blood drives extended due to demand
Bloodworks Northwest and the Seattle Mariners have extended the three-week pop-up blood drives at T-Mobile Park through the month of May.
Judge G. Helen Whitener appointed to state Supreme Court
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Pierce County Superior Court Judge G. Helen Whitener was appointed Monday by Gov. Jay Inslee to the Washington Supreme Court.
Tenant in Oregon sued over volunteer work during outbreak
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A homeowner in Portland, Oregon, who rents a room to a woman who has been volunteering at a homeless shelter during the coronavirus outbreak is suing the woman for potentially increasing her e…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
Man fatally shot in Seattle's Chinatown district
SEATTLE (AP) — Following an argument, a man was killed in a shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown International District.
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:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
California will release plan about lifting virus constraints
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will announce a detailed plan Tuesday for lifting coronavirus restrictions, a decision he says will be made without “political pressure,” an apparent r…
Fire engulfs wood products company, prompts air advisory
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A large wind-driven fire at a wood products company in southwestern Washington has engulfed the site and prompted an air quality advisory for the region that is expected to last into at least…