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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,…
Hospital performs state’s first heart transplant in 2 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Health & Science University officials say a heart transplant was performed there in late March, marking the first such procedure in the state since 2018.
Human remains found linked to 2011 missing person case
SWEET HOME, Ore. (AP) — Human remains found near Sweet Home have been tentatively connected to a 2011 missing person case, authorities said.
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.
Idaho lawmakers want nuclear waste ready to get trucked away
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s congressional delegation wants the U.S. Department of Energy to prepare spent nuclear fuel for trucking out of eastern Idaho ahead of a 2035 deadline.
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: