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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…
Idaho seeks to ban transgender women, girls from competition
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho moved closer Monday to banning transgender girls and women from competing on sports teams sponsored by public schools, colleges and universities despite warnings that the measure could be …
As outbreak spreads, schools face dilemma in going online
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When the new coronavirus surfaced at Saint Raphael Academy after a school group returned from a trip to Italy, officials decided to close the Rhode Island Catholic high school for two weeks.
Stakes rise for Sanders heading into Michigan primary
DETROIT (AP) — Bernie Sanders proved his 2016 presidential bid was serious with an upset victory in Michigan powered by his opposition to free trade and appeal among working-class voters. Four years later, the same…
Washington state voters set to choose presidential contender
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington is among half a dozen states in the Democratic presidential primary spotlight a week after Super Tuesday, an election taking place in the midst of the worst coronavirus outbreak in …
US to hire two grizzly specialists in Montana amid conflicts
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Department of the Interior is providing money for two specialists to help it manage grizzly bears in Montana following conflict…
Microsoft, Amazon chip in to help those hurt by coronavirus
SEATTLE (AP) — Major Seattle businesses including Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks and Alaska Airlines are chipping in to help those hit hardest economically by the new coronavirus.
Idaho wildlife officials investigate sturgeon poaching
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — State wildlife authorities are investigating a poaching incident after a sturgeon carcass was found in the Boise River.
Murder trial begins for man accused of poisoning wife
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — The murder trial for a Spokane County man accused of poisoning his wife's ice cream is set to begin Monday morning.
Person dies in Tacoma apartment fire
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — One person has been found dead after a fire broke out in a unit of a Tacoma apartment building.
Thousands prepare to get off ship hit by virus in California
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The cruise ship carrying at least 21 people infected with the coronavirus passed under the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday as federal and state officials in California prepared to receive thousa…
2020 Watch: Can Bernie get back on track in Michigan?
DETROIT (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:
Nursing homes face unique challenge with coronavirus
MIAMI (AP) — From Miami to Seattle, nursing homes and other facilities for the elderly are stockpiling masks and thermometers, preparing for staff shortages and screening visitors to protect a particularly vulnerab…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Sanders, Biden up attacks as head-to-head race takes shape
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — The Democratic presidential primary is down to two major candidates, and it shows.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were: