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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…
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.
U.S. virus death toll rises to 11 with California victim
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California — the nation's first reported fatality outside Washington state — as officials, schools and …
Boise adopts hand-held phone ban for drivers
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — It's now illegal to use a hand-held device while driving in Boise.
Washington state health officials report 10th death from coronavirus.
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state health officials report 10th death from coronavirus.
Officer shot, suspect dead after northern Idaho standoff
POST FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a northern Idaho police officer was shot and wounded and the suspect is dead after a standoff in Kootenai County Tuesday night.