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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…
Inslee orders all bars/restaurants to close to fight virus
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday said he is ordering the temporary statewide closure of all bars, restaurants, gyms and other facilities to fight the spread of COVID-19.
Rights groups sue for detainee release over virus concerns
SEATTLE (AP) — Immigrant rights groups on Monday sued the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to force the release of detainees at its Washington state jail who are at high risk from the coronavirus.
US airlines seek billions in aid as outbreak cripples travel
With each day that the coronavirus outbreak spreads and claims more lives, the damage to global airlines rises too. U.S. carriers on Monday put a price tag on their pain: They asked the federal government for more …
Oregon governor pleas with young people to prevent spread
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's governor made a plea Monday for younger, healthier people to keep their distance from others, warning they could be asymptomatic carriers of the coronavirus and that “following the guide…
US officials: Foreign disinformation is stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the
Virus fears fuel spike in sales of guns and ammunition
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The world's largest gun store, in metro Atlanta, has had lines that are six and eight people deep. A gun store in Los Angeles had lines that stretched down the block. And at least one store in I…
Automakers dodged parts shortage, but virus poses new threat
DETROIT (AP) — When the coronavirus cut off the flow of parts from China in early January, most global automakers were ready: Anticipating such a crisis, they had prepared to tap other suppliers and to conserve par…
Idaho bill outlawing abortion if Roe is reversed advances
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A House panel on Monday approved legislation making abortion a crime should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing abortion rights nationwide.
US officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the
Dozens of schools across Idaho close over coronavirus
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Several school districts and daycare centers across Idaho have closed in efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Starbucks to close some cafes, move to to-go model in rest
SEATTLE (AP) — Starbucks says it's moving to a to-go model for all its stores in the U.S. and Canada for at least two weeks over concern about the new coronavirus.
Iditarod mushes on; fans being urged to skip finish in Nome
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — As Iditarod mushers drove their dog teams across Alaska on Saturday, race officials scrambled to make last minute changes prompted by concerns over the new coronavirus, including asking fan…
Washington state coronavirus death toll hits 40
SEATTLE (AP) — The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state jumped to 40 on Saturday when King County health officials reported three new fatalities — two from the nursing home that's been the epicen…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win for Life' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Win for Life" game were:
Brown weighs shutting bars/restaurants to fight COVID-19
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Sunday evening she's considering shutting down bars and restaurants in the state as Public Health officials have announced that three more people have tested positi…