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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…
Lack of business forces Portland clinics to cut staff
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two large health care operations in Oregon are furloughing employees and cutting costs because of a lack of revenue due to the coronavirus outbreak, furthering cuts to medical facilities in th…
Washington inmates seek help from court in coronavirus case
SEATTLE (AP) — Inmates at a Washington prison asked the state Supreme Court to order the release of some offenders after almost a dozen people there test positive for the new coronavirus, but state officials said t…
Man charged with attempted murder after man shot in Salem
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A 20-year-old Salem man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting at a northeast Salem apartment complex.
Oregon limits hunting, fishing, to state residents
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is banning all non-resident hunting, fishing and shellfishing activity, starting at midnight Friday, in an effort to stop a surge of non-resident anglers mostly from Washington.
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.
Drums, dancers livestream as virus moves powwows online
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The names pop up quickly on Whitney Rencountre's computer screen, and he greets them as he would in person.
Dozens of inmates cause large 'disturbance' at Monroe prison
MONROE, Wash. (AP) — Law enforcement agencies responded to the Monroe Corrections Complex Wednesday evening to help contain what a Washington State Patrol spokeswoman called a large “disturbance” among the inmates.
Motorcyclist killed, another injured in Everett crash
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A motorcyclist was killed and another was critically injured when they crashed along I-5 late Wednesday night, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Virus: Hospitalized patients in WA higher than early reports
About 1,000 patients in Washington state hospitals have confirmed or suspected diagnoses of coronavirus, according to a new count that shows earlier surveys had undercounted such admissions.
Heck joins crowded field WA for lieutenant governor
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. Rep. Denny Heck said Thursday he is running for Washington lieutenant governor following last month’s surprise announcement by incumbent Cyrus Habib that he would not seek re-election.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
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.
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:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were: