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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 …
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.
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.
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.
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…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Health officials in Washington state announce two new coronavirus cases.
SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials in Washington state announce two new coronavirus cases.
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.
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.
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.
US judge cancels oil and gas leases on some sage grouse land
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge has cancelled more than $125 million in oil and gas leases on public lands that are home to the declining bird species greater sage grouse, in a ruling that said the Trump admini…
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.
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.
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…