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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…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:
Supply shortage halts coronavirus testing at Salem clinics
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Salem Health has temporarily stopped coronavirus testing in three of its clinics and hospital emergency room because of a supply shortage.
Wash. governor signs bill to ban single-use plastic bags
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A law that will ban single-use plastic bags in the state was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee, in what he called “”a victory for our environment."
5 workers, 2 patients at psychiatric hospital have COVID-19
SEATTLE (AP) — Five workers and two patients at Washington state's largest psychiatric hospital have tested positive for the new coronavirus, officials said Wednesday.
Colorado governor issues statewide stay-at-home-order
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said Wednesday he is issuing a statewide stay-at-home order in an attempt to stem the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
Stay-at-home orders issued for 6 more Colorado counties
DENVER (AP) — Officials in six more Colorado counties issued stay-at-home orders affecting nearly 3 million people to help slow the spread of the coronavirus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed by patients.
Washington governor signs bill allowing sports betting
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A bill to allow sports gambling in Washington state, but only at tribal casinos, was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday.
Deputy shoots, kills woman trying to run him over
SHELTON, Wash. (AP) — A Mason County Sheriff’s deputy fatally shot a 32-year-old woman after police say she tried to run the deputy over with her vehicle, according to law enforcement.
Brown slams Trump administration over mask production woes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday slammed the Trump administration for its failure to provide companies that want to make respirator masks and ventilators with a guarantee of liability protection.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little issues statewide stay-at-home order
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little issues statewide stay-at-home order.
WSU delays May commencement due to virus concerns
A look at virus-related developments in Washington:
Idaho governor signs bill setting minimum marriage age at 16
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation setting 16 as the minimum age for a person to get married.
Governor signs bill limiting Idaho whistleblower lawsuits
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation signed into law by Gov. Brad Little.
2 more workers at psychiatric hospital have coronavirus
SEATTLE (AP) — Two more workers at Washington state's largest psychiatric hospital have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing to five the number of people in the 850-bed facility who have acquired the d…