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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…
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.
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: