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Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 stude…
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.
Man sentenced for rape solved through sex assault kit test
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison after he was connected to the rape of a woman through DNA evidence from a sexual assault kit that had sat unanalyzed for years.
Death total from coronavirus in Washington state hits 54
SEATTLE (AP) — The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state reached 54 on Tuesday as health officials announced six new deaths.
Portland to put homeless in public buildings, end evictions
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Oregon rose sharply by 18 cases to at least 65, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday as officials in the Portland area announced plans to h…
More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
NEW YORK (AP) — To make room for toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand during the global viral pandemic, Amazon said it is limiting what brands and independent sellers can send to its warehous…
Death told from new coronavirus in Washington state hits 50
SEATTLE (AP) — The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state reached 50 on Tuesday morning when Clark County health officials announced their first fatal cases.
More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits warehouse shipments
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next …
2 more Idaho coronavirus cases announced, brings total to 7
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho health officials say two more people have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of residents known to be infected with the coronavirus to seven.
Police: Driver arrested after striking pedestrian
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a man was arrested after striking and killing a pedestrian in Portland.
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.
Amazon limits shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Tuesday that it will only accept shipments of cleaning equipment, medical supplies and household goods from suppliers at its warehouses for next three weeks to fill surging demand.
$1.2M sex discrimination suit filed against hospital
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A former pharmacist is suing Central Oregon's largest health care provider for $1.2 million saying the hospital maintained a hostile work environment that included gender discrimination and sexual…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were: