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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 …
Members of Vagos bikers cleared of all charges in US court
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eight accused Vagos biker gang members were acquitted Monday of all charges alleging they were part of a broad criminal racketeering enterprise that committed violent crimes for more than a decade,…
U of Minn. investigating ex-hockey assistant sex allegations
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota says it is investigating allegations that a former men's hockey assistant sexually abused players more than 30 years ago.
Far-right group leader wants venue changed in riot case
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Right-wing Patriot Prayer group founder Joey Gibson has requested a venue change for his trial on a riot charge.
Delays increase in Washington's paid family leave program
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Weekly benefits under Washington state's new paid family leave law are now taking up to 10 weeks to process because of the high number of people applying for the program.
Medford restaurant sued by Feds over sexual harassment
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A civil rights lawsuit filed by a federal agency accuses the owners of a Medford restaurant of subjecting employees to sexual abuse and harassment, even after a manager was convicted on a crimi…
House OKs bill targeting predatory medical debt collectors
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation to create transparency in medical bills sent to patients and to rein in predatory medical debt collectors headed to the Idaho Senate Monday after an extraordinary debate in the House…
Tribal casino sports betting bill advances in WA Legislature
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A bill to allow Washington tribal casinos to offer betting on sports events is moving forward in the Legislature.
State gathering spruce aphid outbreak data
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — The Sitka spruce behind the GreenWood Resources office in Seaside was so infested with spruce aphids last year it looked like it was moving on its own.
GOP lawmakers walk out after Oregon climate bill advances
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican senators slipped out of the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, preventing the state Senate from convening in an attempt to doom a bill aimed at stemming global warming.
Driver’s ed teacher who sexually abused students gets jail
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland Community College driving instructor, accused by nearly two dozen girls or women of sexually abusing them during lessons, was sentenced Feb. 20 to six months in jail, the Washington…
Budget proposals look to increase spending on homelessness
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — At the start of the 60-day legislative session last month, lawmakers in both parties said homelessness needed to be a focus in the supplemental budget.
Sports gambling bill passes Washington state House
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A bill allowing sports gambling in Washington's tribal casinos was approved by the state House.
Grand Teton goat shoot suspended after stern governor letter
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Grand Teton National Park officials have suspended efforts to shoot mountain goats from a helicopter after criticism from Wyoming's governor prompted Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to inte…
GOP lawmakers walkout after Oregon climate bill advances
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Monday boycotted the Oregon Legislature, denying Democrats a quorum in an attempt to doom a contentious climate change bill.
US appeals court upholds Trump rules imposing more hurdles for women seeking abortions
SEATTLE (AP) — US appeals court upholds Trump rules imposing more hurdles for women seeking abortions.