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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,…
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.
Virginia bus service will suspend rides starting Friday
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A bus agency connecting Virginia cities to Washington, D.C., announced plans to suspend service, since not enough customers are taking rides during the
Idaho panel to oversee $1.25 billion virus rescue package
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has ordered the creation of a committee to oversee the state's $1.25 billion share of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic rescue package approved by Congress last month.
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.
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.
Oregon schools closed through academic year due to virus
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday that Oregon's K-12 schools will remain closed though the end of the academic year due to the coronavirus outbreak, placing the state's more than 550,000 students…
Gorge highway closure expanded after visitors trespass
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — All public land is closed within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area because of the coronavirus outbreak, but that hasn’t stopped some people from showing up and trespassing onto par…
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:
Gov. Brown: Oregon schools to remain closed through the school year because of coronavirus
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Brown: Oregon schools to remain closed through the school year because of coronavirus.
Romance writer accused of murder seeks release due to virus
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A romance mystery novelist charged with killing her chef husband is asking a judge to let her leave jail and spend the rest of the coronavirus outbreak at an undisclosed guest house in the Por…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Virus casts a dark cloud over once-thriving home market
BOSTON (AP) — When Rebeka McBride and her husband put their home in Washington state on the market in early March, the coronavirus outbreak was just taking hold in the United States. They managed to hold two open h…
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:
Human remains found are that of woman with brown hair
SWEET HOME, Ore. (AP) — Human remains that were found near Sweet Home are that of a woman with short brown hair, authorities said.