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Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant …
Person in Washington state first in US to die from new virus
A person has died in Washington state of COVID-19, state health officials said Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.
Washington state health officials say 1 person has died from new virus; first person to die from disease in US
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state health officials say 1 person has died from new virus; first person to die from disease in US.
Idaho Senate rejects bill to raise smoking age to 21
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers have rejected legislation raising the legal smoking age to 21.
S. Idaho school faces budget shortfall, spending freeze
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A south-central Idaho school district is freezing most spending through June due to a $1.4 million budget shortfall.
Small earthquake shakes area near Yellowstone National Park
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A small earthquake shook an area near Yellowstone National Park on Saturday close to the Idaho-Montana border.
White man who threatened black teen on bike gets probation
GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) — A 65-year-old white man who threatened to shoot a 14-year-old African American boy who rode his bicycle in front of the man’s Gresham home has been sentenced to three years of probation and ang…
New airport in Washington state a hit with travelers
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — When Lynnwood resident Aristotle Roberts arrived at Paine Field at 3:12 p.m. on Monday from San Francisco International Airport, he was greeted with a bottle of Champagne as he became the one …
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Body found in creek, police call death suspicious
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Clackamas County authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a Portland man whose body was found this week in Johnson Creek, and they are asking the public for help.
Washington approves banning 'gay panic' defense of homicide
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A measure prohibiting homicide defendants from claiming a defense based on panic over a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity has been passed by lawmakers in Washington state.
New coronavirus cases of unknown origin found on West Coast
Health officials in California, Oregon and Washington state worried about the novel coronavirus spreading through West Coast communities after confirming three patients were infected by unknown means.
Felon on supervision accused of having 'ghost gun' arsenal
SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state man who recently served prison time on a gun charge amassed an arsenal of homemade “ghost guns” after his release even though he was on federal supervision, according to a criminal…
Gov. Kate Brown has confirmed the first case of coronavirus in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown has confirmed the first case of coronavirus in Oregon.
Salem man sentenced to 30 years for sexually abusing child
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Salem man was sentenced to 30 years and 10 months in prison this week for sexually abusing — and recording the abuse of — a girl under the age 12.