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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…
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.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Saturday:
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.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were: