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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…
Judge: Military spending in Washington can't go to wall
SEATTLE (AP) — President Donald Trump may not divert $89 million intended for a military construction project in Washington state to build his border wall, a U.S. judge in Seattle ruled Thursday.
Missing fisherman found dead off Newport
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — A body found in the waters off Newport, Oregon has been identified as that of a fisherman who has been missing for nearly three weeks, the Newport Police Department said Thursday.
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.
Man accused in stabbings sent to hospital for evaluation
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 20-year-old man accused of stabbing a mother and daughter in a Wells Fargo bank branch in December has been transferred to the Oregon State Hospital for treatment and an evaluation of his ab…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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.
Walmart confirms it will launch a rival to Amazon's Prime
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is confirming that it's developing a competitor to Amazon's juggernaut Prime membership program.
Missing fisherman found dead in Newport Bay
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — A body found in Newport Bay has been identified as that of a fisherman who has been missing for nearly three weeks, the Newport Police Department said Thursday.
House committee approves death penalty repeal bill
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A measure to repeal the state's death penalty law was approved by a House committee Thursday, but whether it will receive vote by the full House is still uncertain.
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.
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.
Correction: Idaho Drones story
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In a story February 26, 2020, about drones, The Associated Press erroneously reported that legislation approved by the House contained an exception for utility companies. That portion was remove…