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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…
Computer scientist who pioneered 'copy' and 'paste' has died
NEW YORK (AP) — Larry Tesler, the Silicon Valley pioneer who created the now-ubiquitous computer concepts such as “cut,” “copy” and “paste,” has died. He was 74.
New Mexico sues Google over collection of children's data
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's attorney general sued Google Thursday over allegations the tech company is illegally collecting personal data generated by children in violation of federal and state laws.
Concordia University in Missouri to own Boise law school
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota has agreed to become the new “parent institution” for Concordia Law in Boise, law school officials announced Thursday.
House panel OKs Idaho bill to ban transgender women athletes
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation preventing transgender women from participating in sports that align with their gender identity headed to the House on Thursday.
Virus patients to be treated at Washington state hospital
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Five patients who have tested positive for the new virus that caused an outbreak China will be treated at a hospital in Spokane, Washington.
Bill to reduce mandatory abuse reporters passes committee
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill that would reduce the number of people required to report suspected child abuse narrowly won approval from a panel of Idaho lawmakers.
Oregon denies permit for pipeline before federal decision
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development says a proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal in Coos Bay would have significant adverse effects on the state’s coastal scenic …
Lack of funding for ferry worries Anacortes
ANACORTES, Wash. (AP) — The Elwha ferry will be retired from service if the state Legislature cuts funding for it, a move that would impact the Anacortes to Sidney, British Columbia, route and further strain the Wa…
Bills to limit size of firearm magazines fail in Legislature
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Bills that would have limited how many rounds can be stored in gun magazines and what guns can be sold did not pass in Olympia.
3 state transportation employees investigated for theft
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon State Police is investigating three Oregon Department of Transportation employees on theft allegations, the department announced Wednesday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Wrongful-death civil trial over police killing of man begins
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The father and therapist of a man killed by a Eugene police officer five years ago took the stand Tuesday during a federal wrongful-death case, opening a trial that questions whether that office…
Boeing asks lawmakers to suspend preferential tax rate
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state lawmakersintroduced bills Wednesday,at The Boeing Co.’s request, to suspend the aerospace giant's preferential business and occupation tax rate unless the United States and Eu…
Climate protesters block Seattle street
SEATTLE (AP) — Police say about 200 climate change protesters blocked a street late Wednesday morning in downtown Seattle, causing traffic backups.
Settlement approved in discrimination suit against Motel 6
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has given final approval to a $10 million settlement in a class-action discrimination lawsuit that alleged Motel 6 employees in Phoenix shared the whereabouts and private information of guest…