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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…
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…
Judge cancels oil and gas leases on some sage grouse lands
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…
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.
Feds reject removal of 4 Snake River dams in key report
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A long-awaited federal report out Friday rejected the idea of removing four hydroelectric dams on a major Pacific Northwest river in a last-ditch effort to save more than a dozen species of th…
High school closed a second day over new virus concerns
A suburban Seattle high school was closed for a second consecutive day on Friday after a staffer's family member was placed in quarantine over concerns about new virus that started in China.
Washington State Troopers fatally shoot man following chase
PURDY (AP) — Authorities say a gun battle between Washington State Troopers and a man in Purday, Washington, ended with the suspect being fatally shot.
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…
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.
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.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Idaho targets transgender people, birth certificate changes
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers moved forward Thursday with legislation banning transgender people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates despite a federal court ruling declaring such a ban un…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
US identifies habitat critical for survival of rare songbird
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. wildlife managers proposed Thursday to set aside a vast area across seven Western states as habitat critical to the survival of a rare songbird that migrates each year from Central and…
Judge vacates directive over energy lease public comments
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A judge in Idaho has overturned a federal directive to curtail environmental review and eliminate mandatory public comment periods concerning oil and gas leasing on some public lands.
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.