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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 …
Amazon, Microsoft support business tax to address housing
SEATTLE (AP) — Major Seattle-area companies say they are willing to be taxed to help address regional challenges, such as affordable housing and public safety.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Spokane real estate developer sentenced for fraud cases
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A prominent Spokane, Washington, real estate developer was sentenced Wednesday to one year of home confinement and a $60,000 fine involving a bizarre scheme in which people smashed motor vehic…
2 Idaho-based trout farms combine in acquisition deal
FILER, Idaho (AP) — Idaho trout farm Riverence Holdings has announced the acquisition of its larger competitor Clear Springs Foods and now controls the majority of the market share in the state.
House panel rejects Idaho math, science, English standards
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A House panel on Wednesday rejected math, science and English standards used to make sure Idaho's 300,000 students are meeting specific criteria.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
Gray whale license plate funds $300K in research, protection
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — Sales of Oregon's new gray whale license plate have raised about $300,000 for Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute, which uses the funds to study the massive mammals that migrate f…
LinkedIn CEO steps aside after 11 years, says time is right
NEW YORK (AP) — The LinkedIn professional networking service is getting a new CEO.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
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:
Bill to help with rural Idaho healthcare heads to Senate
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation to make it easier for Idaho residents in rural areas to get healthcare using email and other methods headed to the Senate on Wednesday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Feds: Hanford's Plutonium Finishing Plant is demolished
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — A factory that produced two-thirds of the nation’s Cold War-era plutonium for nuclear weapons has finally been completely demolished.
Warrants served in 1996 disappearance of California student
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities served search warrants Wednesday at locations in California and Washington state in the investigation of the disappearance of college student Kristin Smart in 1996.
Mount Vernon man sentenced to 17 years in shooting death
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A 24-year-old Mount Vernon man was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in prison for his role in a 2017 shooting death.