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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…
Patient, worker at state psychiatric hospital have COVID-19
SEATTLE (AP) — A patient and a worker at Washington state's largest psychiatric hospital have tested positive for coronavirus, and workers at the facility fear the number of cases will increase due to a lack of pro…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
A pot shop at your door: Home delivery surges amid outbreak
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One company rushed to expand its delivery fleet. Another has seen sales triple. The global coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people locked out of bars, restaurants and theaters, but it’…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Oregon leaders working on 'Stay home, Stay healthy' order
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Commission Chair Deborah Kafoury said Friday evening they are working on a order directing Oregonians to “Stay Home and …
Inslee warns of more virus restrictions if rules ignored
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee warned Friday that while he has not yet enacted more stringent social distancing requirements to fight the spread of coronavirus like those imposed by California, Ne…
Imports of medical supplies plummet as demand in US soars
The critical shortage of medical supplies across the U.S., including testing swabs, protective masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer, can be tied to a sudden drop in imports, mostly from China, The Associated Pr…
No immediate plans to expand virus restrictions in WA
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — There are no immediate plans in Washington state to enact more stringent social distancing requirements to fight the spread of coronavirus like those imposed by California, New York and other …
Man who sexually abused children gets 33 years in prison
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Salem man who sexually abused children under the age of 12 was sentenced this week to more than 33 years in prison.
Longtime worker at Redmond nursing home killed by virus
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — A longtime worker at a Redmond senior community is among those claimed by COVID-19.
2 men plead guilty to laundering $750K from a dating scam
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two men pleaded guilty in an online dating scheme where a Kentucky woman was scammed out of more than $750,000.
Brown: Virus eviction moratorium, asks for REAL ID extension
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Friday that during the coronavirus outbreak she wants a statewide eviction moratorium, to suspend enforcement on expired automobile tabs and driver licenses and has as…
Idaho House ends legislative session amid virus concerns
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho House ended its legislative session on Friday after balancing fears of spreading the coronavirus with potential vetoes of several bills representatives will now be powerless to overrid…
Idaho House adjourns, ending 2020 legislative session
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho House ended the 2020 legislative session on Friday after balancing fears of spreading the coronavirus with potential vetoes of several bills that they will now be powerless to do anyth…