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Thompson leads 13th District race, plans focus on costs, access
EPHRATA — Joshua Thompson led Deanna Martinez by 3,278 votes for the 13th Legislative District’s state representat…
Man pleads no contest to sex abuse involving minors
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) — A man pleaded no contest to sex crime charges involving minors this week.
Idaho Statehouse reporter tests positive for coronavirus
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A reporter for a Boise television station who covered the Idaho Legislature and attended recent news conferences held by Gov. Brad Little said he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Oregon relaxes new restrictions on drugs to fight virus
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A doctor at a veterans home in Oregon used a malaria drug to treat eight patients there for coronavirus, but said a state rule enacted last month would prevent him from treating any more veterans…
Inslee seeks help from manufacturers for COVID-19 supplies
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday he is asking Washington manufacturers to start producing personal protective equipment, saying the federal government has not been able to supply the state fast …
Ranchers can apply for grazing allotments Hammonds' lost
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Cattle producers can apply to compete for access to federal grazing allotments that Oregon’s Hammond Ranches lost in a court decision.
National Guard to support food banks during virus crisis
SEATTLE (AP) — A look at virus-related developments in Washington:
Man guilty except for insanity of kidnapping, burglary
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man accused of swinging a chain at a police officer and holding a woman at knifepoint has been found guilty except for insanity on several charges and sentenced to the Oregon State Hospital.
Hospital group allows employees greater use of masks
SEATTLE (AP) — A look at virus-related developments in Washington:
Virus outbreak creates new challenges for addiction recovery
SEATTLE (AP) — Charlie Campbell, nearly 13 years sober, is feeling tested today more than ever to stay that way.
Idaho authorities say no major damage after 6.5 earthquake
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The day after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled Idaho, authorities near the epicenter say there have been no reports of significant damage or injuries.
Closed computer chip factory sells for $6.3 million
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A long-shuttered computer chip factory in Eugene has sold at auction for $6.3 million, but it’s not clear what the new owner plans to do with the site.
Rural areas fear spread of virus as more hospitals close
CARROLLTON, Ala. (AP) — As the
April 1, rent's due: Many struggle to pay in virus outbreak
It's the first of the month, and everybody knows the rent's due. For millions of Americans, Wednesday is the first time the landlord is knocking on the door since
Coach accused of inappropriate touching, comments to girls
DES MOINES, Wash. (AP) — A 66-year-old teacher and track coach at a Des Moines high school has been charged with four counts of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes, accused of inappropriately touching a…
Hospital closures complicate coronavirus care in rural areas
CARROLLTON, Ala. (AP) — As the