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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 …
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…
Coronavirus will likely reduce Chinese travel to Yellowstone
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak will reduce Chinese travel to Yellowstone National Park, according to tourism officials, but the impact will be small compared to the national effect.
2 men face murder charges in shooting death of man in van
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two men have been indicted on murder charges in the shooting of a man found inside a crashed minivan near a Keizer shopping mall earlier this month.
Inmate who escaped Utah jail caught in Idaho 4 days later
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A California man convicted of mail fraud who escaped from a Utah jail by posing as a fellow inmate whose time had come to be released was captured in Idaho Friday, authorities said.
Man in police chase, shootout dies by self-inflicted gunshot
PURDY (AP) — Authorities say a gun battle between Washington State Troopers and a man in Purday, Washington, ended with man fatally shooting himself.
High school staffer's family member tests negative for virus
A family member of a suburban Seattle high school staffer has tested negative for coronavirus after the school was shut for a second day due to concerns about the new virus that started in China.
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Friday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 10PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were:
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
Health officials in Washington state announce two new coronavirus cases.
SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials in Washington state announce two new coronavirus cases.