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Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 stude…
Two people severely burned in Pocatello mobile home fire
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say two people were badly burned and at least one dog died in a mobile home fire in Pocatello.
US schools start planning for possible spread of coronavirus
Schools across the United States are canceling trips abroad, preparing online lessons and even rethinking “perfect attendance” awards as they brace for the possibility that the
Jerome woman sentenced to up to 14 years for dairy theft
GOODING, Idaho (AP) — A Jerome woman has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for stealing more than $660,000 from a southern Idaho dairy.
Oregon Democrats subpoena boycotting GOP lawmakers
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Stymied by a walkout by Republican lawmakers in the Oregon Legislature over a climate change bill, Democrats on Thursday said they will issue subpoenas to try to compel their return.
Nebraska lawmakers consider banning guns at state Capitol
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers who for decades have allowed gun owners to openly carry rifles and handguns in most public spaces may be carving out one new exception to that right — at their own workplace …
2 burned, 30 displaced in Beaverton apartment fire
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Two people were burned and dozens were displaced in a fire at a Beaverton apartment building.
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Thursday:
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Friday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
Bill loosens restrictions on concealed carry laws in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Visitors to Idaho 18 and over who can legally possess firearms will be allowed to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training within city limits under legislation that headed to the S…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Bend brewer charged with defrauding customers of over $800K
BEND, Ore. (AP) — The owner of a Bend microbrewery is facing federal charges after authorities say he used his brewing company to defraud customers out of more than $800,000.
Washington agency rejects Facebook political ad settlement
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington’s campaign finance watchdog on Thursday rejected a settlement that its staff had negotiated with Facebook over charges the social media giant has repeatedly violated state campaign finance…
Report to assess removal of 4 Snake River dams for salmon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A long-awaited federal report due Friday is expected to address the feasibility of removing four hydroelectric dams on a major Pacific Northwest river in a last-ditch effort to save more than …
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were: