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Farmworker wage complaints in WA caught in state agency backlog, report finds
Over half of farmworker wage complaints Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries received last year went un…
U.S. Geological Survey reports magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck north of Boise, Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. Geological Survey reports magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck north of Boise, Idaho.
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.
Small tornado touches down in southeastern Washington
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — A small tornado appeared to touch down just north of Richland on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Model shows April 19 peak for virus in Washington state
SEATTLE (AP) — A look at virus-related developments in Washington:
WA to get nearly $3 billion from virus stimulus bill
SEATTLE (AP) — A look at virus-related developments in Washington:
Little vetoes license-exemption bill for rehab center
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have carved out an exemption allowing a northern Idaho lawmaker's faith-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation center to treat teenagers…
Pawn shop manager dies in Oregon shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The manager of a pawn shop was shot and killed outside it in Portland, Oregon, Monday afternoon, police said.
Washington statewide snowpack 104% of normal as of March 30
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Irrigation water has begun flowing at lower Yakima Valley farms, and there should be plenty through the growing season because of better than normal snowpack in the Cascade Range.
Search underway for man accused of shooting at deputies
NEW MEADOWS, Idaho (AP) — State and local law enforcement agencies are searching for an Idaho man they say shot at two deputies and then fled.
Oregon schools to start distance learning on April 13
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Facing an expected closure through the end of the academic year, schools across Oregon have been told to begin distance learning on April 13. Some schools are already handing out smart tablets an…
Groups sue over continued grazing in Wyoming grizzly habitat
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Conservation groups sued the U.S. government Tuesday over livestock grazing in a Wyoming forest, saying grizzly bears are too often killed by ranchers and wildlife managers for pursuing cattle…
Washington AG warns against virus-related price gouging
SEATTLE (AP) — A look at virus-related developments in Washington:
Idaho governor vetoes bill to compensate wrongly convicted
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed legislation that would have set up a process to compensate people convicted of crimes they didn't commit, but suggested he would approve future legislation that didn't put the stat…
Idaho governor signs affirmative action ban into law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education.
Essentia places 500 on unpaid leave as revenue declines
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Essentia Health has placed 500 employees on unpaid leave as it deals with the financial impact of canceled surgeries and appointments because of the coronavirus pandemic.