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What's happening in the Pacific Northwest? For information and details regarding Northwest news, see our articles below.

Updated 5 days, 8 hours ago

Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships

INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 stude…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Washington state county settles 3 discrimination lawsuits

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Snohomish County officials in Washington state have agreed to pay $750,000 to settle three discrimination lawsuits filed by former employees who worked under the same county prosecutor.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Judge denies request to delay Portland’s new rental rules

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge in Portland said he won’t block new city housing screening and security deposit rules taking effect this weekend because a rental industry group waited too long to file a legal…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Fireworks ban proposed for King County unincorporated areas

SEATTLE (AP) — A King County Councilmember has proposed banning the use of fireworks in unincorporated areas due to safety concerns and wildfire danger.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Work like a dog: Idaho K9 Academy grows to help more people

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Snake River Animal Shelter’s Idaho K9 Academy will soon break ground on a new training facility. After receiving a $100,000 grant from the Cross Foundation, they have been able to lease la…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Bill banning public funding to abortion providers advances

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill in Idaho that would ban any public money from going to organizations that provide abortions was approved Friday by a panel of lawmakers despite opposition from people on both sides of the…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Mormon crickets reported early this year in northern Nevada

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Mormon crickets, the grasshopper-like insects that pose threats to crops and drivers. are hatching early this year in northern Nevada.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Health officials in Washington state announce two new coronavirus cases.

SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials in Washington state announce two new coronavirus cases.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Fire at chlorine plant causes shelter-in-place alert

LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A fire at a chlorine plant in Longview, Washington, caused officials to warn people nearby to stay inside because of possible exposure to chlorine bleach vapors.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Mormon crickets reported early this year in northern Nevada

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Mormon crickets, the grasshopper-like insects that pose threats to crops and drivers. are hatching early this year in northern Nevada.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
2 new coronavirus cases identified in Washington state

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state health officials announced two new coronavirus cases Friday night, a woman who had recently traveled to South Korea and a high school student with no known exposure to the disease wh…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game

ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Health officials in Washington state announce two new coronavirus cases.

SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials in Washington state announce two new coronavirus cases.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Oregon has 1st coronavirus case: elementary school employee

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's first coronavirus case emerged on Friday, and the infected person worked at an elementary school in the Portland area, which will be temporarily closed, authorities said.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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.