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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…
National shortage of forensic nurses frustrates rape victims
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The young woman who walked into an emergency room in Milwaukee began her journey about 12 hours earlier, at a Chicago-area hospital, more than 90 miles away.
Idaho County complies with 1975 land use law for first time
GRANGEVILLE, Idaho (AP) — A rural Idaho county is complying with state law by approving a comprehensive land use plan after 45 years of resistance.
Revenue forecast brings good news for Washington lawmakers
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington lawmakers received good news Wednesday with the state’s latest revenue forecast showing they have significantly more money to work with as they prepare to unveil their supplemental …
Democrat vies for Bend, Oregon, Statehouse seat
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A county prosecutor in Bend, Oregon, announced Wednesday he will run as a Democratic candidate for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives that is currently held by a Republican.
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.
Boeing's giant, new 777X seen in skies over Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The largest two-engine jetliner ever built by Boeing has been flying over the skies of Spokane this week.
Seattle mayor says she'll ask voters to maintain bus service
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says she'll release a proposal in the coming weeks to maintain bus service in the city by asking voters to replace taxes due to expire at the end of 2020.
Seattle City Council OKs more tent cities, tiny houses
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council has voted to allow the creation of up to 40 tent cities, tiny house villages, or parking lots where people living in their cars can camp — a sharp increase from the number th…
Oregon cop used badge to get sex; now he wants to be lawyer
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon State Bar has rejected the application of an ex-Springfield police officer to become a lawyer after its investigators found that he had used his position to exploit vulnerable women…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
Trio of prescription cost bills pass off Senate floor
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Senate on Tuesday passed three bills that aim to reign in the costs of prescription drugs.
Oregon House GOP members refuse to appear for session
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Most Republican lawmakers refused to attend a Tuesday night session of the Oregon House of Representatives amid a slowdown over anger at a sweeping bill on climate change.
Authorities report more pronghorn killed in train accident
HAMER, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is reporting an additional 32 pronghorn have been killed in a second train accident in eastern Idaho.
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:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were: