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Control of Congress at stake in Washington CD3
(The Center Square) - One of the most hotly contested Congressional elections that could determine control of Cong…
Voters to decide on Idaho legislative districts freeze
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Constitutional amendment freezing the number of Idaho legislative districts at 35 and number of lawmakers at 105 will go before voters in November.
Feds investigate nursing home as U.S. death toll hits 11
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. death toll from the
The Latest: Screener at Los Angeles airport tests positive
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United is first to cut US flying due to virus outbreak
United Airlines will reduce flights, freeze hiring and ask employees to volunteer for unpaid leave as the airline struggles with weak demand for travel because of the new virus outbreak.
The Latest: Korean Air limits some flights due to new virus
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Ecola State Park's closure may impact more than park
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (AP) — Ecola means “whale” in the Chinook Wawa trade language — and, much like a whale, sections of Ecola State Park are heading out to sea.
Man who slammed girlfriend into concrete gets 6 years prison
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 43-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison Wednesday after a jury unanimously convicted him of assault for slamming his girlfriend into a concrete walkway in Southeast Portland.
Panel OKs bill targeting predatory medical debt collectors
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho Senate panel on Wednesday approved legislation to create transparency in medical bills sent to patients and rein in predatory medical debt collectors.
The Latest: Cruise ship recalled after ex-passenger dies
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Native American journalist, activist Chuck Trimble dies
Charles “Chuck” Trimble, a former leader of the National Congress of American Indians and founder of the American Indian Press Association, has died at age 84.
Mom of 2 missing kids to be sent to Idaho to face charges
HONOLULU (AP) — A woman was expected to be sent from Hawaii to Idaho on Wednesday to face charges in the disappearance of her young son and teenage daughter.
The Latest: No fans will be allowed at Italy sporting events
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The Latest: California officials announce 1st death in state
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10 Washington state virus deaths, governor weighs closures
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state on Wednesday reported a 10th death from coronavirus and Gov. Jay Inslee said he was evaluating daily whether to order widespread closures and cancellations due to the outbreak.
No coronavirus cases in Idaho, but officials say it's coming
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — There are no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Idaho but 35 people are being monitored, most of them travelers returning from China, state officials said Wednesday.