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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…
Indian casino closes after employee gets coronavirus
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Leaders of an American Indian reservation in Oregon shut down its casino and several other facilities Monday after an employee contracted coronavirus, and a state health official said the virus i…
Organizations ask Idaho high court to open execution records
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Several news and legal organizations have told the Idaho Supreme Court that they believe state prison officials are required to reveal the source of drugs used in executions under public records…
The Latest: UN scales back major conference because of virus
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The Latest: Trump meets with pharmaceutical company execs
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Alaska Airlines drops sponsorship of Iditarod sled dog race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Airlines confirmed Monday it will drop its sponsorship of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Alaska’s most famous sporting event.
Idaho Statesman journalists announce plans to unionize
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Journalists at a major daily newspaper in Idaho announced plans to unionize on Monday.
The Latest: 6 deaths from virus in Washington state
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Officials: 6 deaths in Washington state from coronavirus
SEATTLE (AP) — Six people have now died from coronavirus in Washington state, health officials said Monday as local leaders said they would purchase a motel to use as a hospital and provide housing for vulnerable h…
Washington state health officials now say 6 virus deaths in state
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state health officials now say 6 virus deaths in state.
The Latest: 3 more people die from virus in Washington state
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Yellowstone begins bison captures as it seeks to cull herd
Yellowstone National Park has started capturing bison migrating outside the park and will hold them in pens for possible slaughter as part of a population reduction program, officials said Monday.
3rd coronavirus case in Oregon
UMATILLA, Ore. (AP) — Health officials have identified a third coronavirus case from Oregon, an adult from the northeastern part of the state.
Seattle skyscraper, schools close amid virus concerns
SEATTLE (AP) — A downtown Seattle skyscraper and about a dozen schools in the area were closed for cleaning Monday after health officials in Washington state announced a second person had died from the new coronavi…
Idaho bill would outlaw abortion if Roe v. Wade is reversed
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation introduced Monday would make abortion a crime in Idaho should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing abortion rights nationwide.
Navy is overhauling education system as US advantages erode
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The U.S. Navy is overhauling its approach to education because the nation no longer has a massive economic and technological edge over potential adversaries, according to a strategy released…