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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…
Some Idaho lawmakers opting out amid coronavirus fears
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two Idaho lawmakers are getting out of the Statehouse due to fears from the new coronavirus, and others said Tuesday that their decision to remain is day-by-day.
Idaho bill targets transgender birth certificate changes
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho legislation banning transgender people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates despite a federal court ruling declaring such a law unconstitutional headed to the governor'…
Virus threatens labor for farms, food processors in PNW
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is threatening to worsen labor shortages experienced by Pacific Northwest farms and food processors.
Missing man found dead in rural area east of Salem
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The body of a missing man has been found at the bottom of an embankment in a rural area east of Salem, authorities said.
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.
Man fatally shot self during police encounter in Camas
CAMAS, Wash. (AP) — A man police shot at during an encounter Thursday night in Camas fatally shot himself, authorities said.
Idaho transgender women sports ban bill heads to governor
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed to the governor's desk on Wednesday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 10PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were:
College of Southern Idaho names new president
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A provost from a New York community college will be the College of Southern Idaho's next president.
Food banks face virus dilemma: More demand, fewer volunteers
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With the new coronavirus leaving many people at least temporarily out of work, food banks and pantries across the U.S. are scrambling to meet an expected surge in demand, even as older volun…
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Virus deaths hit 54, Inslee signs emergency aid bill
SEATTLE (AP) — As the death toll from COVID-19 in Washington state reached 54, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure drawing $200 million from the state’s emergency “rainy day” fund for the state’s coronavirus response.
One mask a day for doctors in virus epicenter of Washington
ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — Two doctors in Washington state, which leads the U.S. in coronavirus deaths, have tested positive for the disease as hospitals scramble to make due with a shortage of masks and other equipmen…