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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…
'Quarantine shaming': US navigates radical new social norms
The chairman of Arizona's Asian Chamber of Commerce didn't see much downside to attending a small dinner at a local restaurant to bolster the business and bring together other leaders to discuss how to help Asian-A…
California man gets life sentence in Boise rape case
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A California man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison in connection with a Boise rape six years ago.
Corrections officer files $7M hazing suit against state
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon Department of Corrections officer is suing the state, a former coworker and corrections officials for $7 million after he was attacked with a stun gun.
Man found guilty of murder in stabbing deaths of 2 men
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A 38-year-old man who lived at a transitional housing apartment complex in Vancouver was found guilty Wednesday of killing two of his neighbors and trying to kill another.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
US struggles to fill requests for protective gear
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. government is rushing protective equipment to states, packing dozens of flights and hundreds of trucks with supplies for medical workers who will be on the front lines of the coronavirus…
Millennium loses appeal over coal dock shorelines permit
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Millennium Bulk Terminal's long-running proposal to build a $680 million coal export dock in Longview was dealt another legal blow Tuesday when the Washington State Court of Appeals upheld th…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:
Bicyclist dies in propane truck crash
FLORENCE, Ore. (AP) — A bicyclist was hit and killed by a propane truck on the Oregon coast in Florence, authorities said.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Bill outlawing abortion if Roe is reversed goes to governor
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation making abortion a crime in Idaho should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing the procedure is headed to the governor's desk on Wednesday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Little OKs bill targeting predatory medical debt collectors
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill creating transparency in medical bills sent to former patients and to rein in predatory medical debt collectors.
Judge asked to force decision on US wolverine protections
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates on Wednesday asked a U.S. judge to force the government into deciding if the snow-loving wolverine should be federally protected as the rare predator becomes vulnerable to …
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were: