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Adams County ballot features competitive federal, state and local races

RITZVILLE — Filing week has closed in Adams County, and voters will see a crowded and competitive ballot in the 20…

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Native Americans put digital spin on traditions amid virus

Native Americans across the U.S. are organizing online and social-distancing powwows and posting videos of dances as a way to offer hope and spiritual support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Supreme Court: Inslee, WA must protect inmates from virus

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court late Friday told Gov. Jay Inslee to protect the health of inmates in the state during the coronavirus outbreak and gave officials until Monday to detail the steps that ha…

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Sunny holiday weekend causes concerns about potential crowds

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — With warmer temperatures and sunny weather expected throughout Washington state over the holiday weekend, Gov. Jay Inslee and other local leaders on Friday implored people to stick to social d…

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
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:

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
As Trump rails against mail voting, some allies embrace it

President Donald Trump is claiming without evidence that expanding mail-in voting will increase voter fraud. But several GOP state officials are forging ahead to do just that, undermining one of Trump’s arguments a…

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Boyfriend of missing woman sentenced for unrelated crimes

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The boyfriend of North Plains woman reported missing in December was sentenced crimes not specifically related to her disappearance, officials said.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Prosecutors: Man fatally stabbed ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend

SEATTLE (AP) — A 39-year-old man was charged Thursday with second-degree murder, accused of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend in a Kent parking lot, according to King County prosecutors.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
OR Lottery

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Friday:

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Judge: State's lawsuit over immigration arrests to continue

SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge says Washington state's lawsuit seeking to stop the Trump administration from making civil immigration arrests at courthouses can continue.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
WA Lottery

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Friday:

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Lives Lost: At 97, World War II vet takes a final road

SEATTLE (AP) — In his final months, Bill Chambers couldn't walk, but he found peace in motion.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game

ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
U.S. states share, get creative in hunt for medical supplies

With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate in a desperate bid to get respirators, gloves and other supplies to doctors, nur…