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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…
State trooper fatally hit by fleeing motorist on I-5
CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) — A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed when a motorist fleeing law enforcement hit him on Interstate 5 in Chehalis, authorities said.
Alaska records first virus death of resident in Washington
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska has recorded its first death from the coronavirus, state officials said Tuesday evening.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Business Fallout: Nike cites jump in online sales in China
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy. Here's a look at developments Tuesday as central banks, businesses and workers attemp…
Crater Lake, Mt. Rainier, other national park sites close
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Crater Lake National Park, Mount Rainier National Park and several other national park sites across the Pacific Northwest have temporarily closed to the public, responding to the coronavirus o…
Virus: Inmates ask state Supreme Court to order releases
SEATTLE (AP) — A group of Washington prison inmates asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order the release of prisoners at high risk from the coronavirus.
Sheriff: Jail inmate dies of apparent suicide
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A 64-year-old man died by apparent suicide while lodged at the Clark County Jail in Vancouver, Washington, authorities said.
Sheriff: 4 people, dogs rescued after car gets stuck in snow
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (AP) — Deputies rescued four people and their dogs southeast of Clackamas after they followed GPS instructions and their car got stuck in a remote location in the snow.
Washington state's stay-at-home order at a glance
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — In order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary and for non-essential businesses …
Brown says state may have trouble providing 'basic services'
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday that she is ‘gravely concerned’ about Oregon's ability to deliver basic services over the next six months to a year because of the economic fallout from statewide …
Police arrest man accused of shooting woman with bow, arrow
KELSO, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a Kelso, Washington man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in the head with a bow and arrow.
Idaho governor's deadline to veto any bills is March 31
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The deadline Gov. Brad Little has given himself for possibly vetoing two anti-transgender bills sent to him by the Legislature is March 31, his office said Tuesday.
Trump agencies steadily push rollbacks as pandemic rages
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is rejecting appeals to slow its deregulatory drive while Americans grapple with
Volunteers sew masks for health workers facing shortages
CHICAGO (AP) — Bill Purdue waterproofs basements for a living, but he has spent the past few days in his buddy's Washington, Indiana, auto trim and upholstery shop cutting rectangles of cotton fabric that his frien…
Monday: Big layoffs, bigger hirings, massive markets swings
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy.