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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…
At sea: Passengers off California await virus test results
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Passengers on a cruise ship off the California coast were instructed to stay in their cabins as they awaited test results Friday that could show whether the coronavirus is circulating among the…
President Trump calls off planned trip to CDC in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump's visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has been called off because he doesn't want to get in the way of its work, the White House said Friday.
Armed man "in crisis" arrested on Bellevue College campus
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — A man was arrested for brandishing his gun at Bellevue College, an episode that shut down the campus.
Body found inside a car that exploded
WOODINVILLE, Wash. (AP) — A person has been found dead inside a car that exploded and erupted into flames in a Woodinville parking lot.
Study: Everett recommended to use paid parking downtown
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Washington state residents and visitors could soon pay for parking in downtown Everett to combat the increasing lack of available on-street parking spots, according to a city analysis.
Seattle-area officials buy $4 million `quarantine' motel
SEATTLE (AP) — Hard surfaces, easy-to-clean floors and separate heating-and-cooling units in each room: The amenities offered by the suburban EconoLodge motel may not be fancy, but they were just what Seattle-area …
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Seattle stadium worker diagnosed with COVID-19
SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities say a part-time stadium employee at the 72,000-seat venue where the Seattle Seahawks play has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Washington House passes sex ed bill
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A bill to require public school districts to teach comprehensive sexual health education to all K-12 students beginning with the 2022-23 school year passed the state House early Thursday.
Is Idaho turning a little blue? Primary might provide clues
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho last year was the nation's fastest-growing state, with close to 37,000 new residents boosting its population to nearly 1.8 million.
Virus ripples through travel, energy, financial markets
The economic affects of the coronavirus have preceded the spread of the virus itself, with financial markets swinging wildly, companies closing offices or asking employees work from home in affected areas, and thro…
Cruise passengers off California await virus test results
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coronavirus test results were expected Friday for some passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship held off the California coast.
Pence pledges 'full support' to Wash. in coronavirus fight
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence pledged the Trump administration's full support to Washington state officials Thursday as the coronavirus death toll there continued to mount.
More states to use redistricting reforms after 2020 census
When U.S census results are tallied each decade, it traditionally has been the task of state lawmakers and governors to redraw voting districts for seats in the U.S. House and state legislatures. But a growing numb…
Families slam nursing home residents' treatment
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Family members of residents of a suburban Seattle nursing home where nine people have died from the coronavirus condemned the treatment of their loved ones Thursday as Washington state authori…