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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…
Cruise ship struck by coronavirus pulls into California port
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The cruise ship forced to idle for days off the coast of California because of a cluster of novel coronavirus cases aboard arrived in port Monday as state and U.S. officials prepared to trans…
Legislature OKs carve out for media on birth date disclosure
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Legislature has passed a bill that exempts birth dates of state and local government employees from disclosure under the state’s public records law, but allows the media to cont…
Idaho Senate committee advances affirmative action ban
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Senate panel on Monday approved a measure banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education.
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…