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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…
Boeing gets good and bad news on its grounded 737 Max plane
LONDON (AP) — Boeing has found a new problem with changes it is making to software on the 737 Max, but the company says the issue will not further delay the grounded plane’s return to flight.
Panel OKs bill limiting governor legislative vacancy choices
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho governors would have only one choice rather than three when it came to filling legislative vacancies under a measure that headed to the House on Thursday.
Investigation: Former lawmaker likely violated House policy
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A workplace conduct investigation into former Democratic Rep. Jeff Morris found that he likely violated the Washington House's policy against harassment and intimidation and “unreasonably inte…
Amendment would freeze number of Idaho legislative districts
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The number of legislative districts would remain fixed at 35 and the number of lawmakers in the Statehouse at 105 under a proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution introduced Thursday.
Boise man sentenced to 85 years for child pornography
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Boise man has been sentenced to 85 years in prison after he was convicted of making and distributing child pornography.
Bipartisan bill to stop Ore. jail from taking detainees
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A jail serving four counties in Oregon has been holding immigrants detained by federal authorities, leading to frequent protests outside the facility.
Spokane shooting suspect arrested in Idaho
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting two people in a downtown Spokane apartment has been arrested in Priest River, Idaho.
Rains causing flooding in western Washington
ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — Heavy rain sent a creek over a major roadway, under an apartment building east of Seattle and up to the foundations of homes on Thursday as heavy rains pounded the region.
Bipartisan bill to stop Ore. prison from taking detainees
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A jail serving four counties in Oregon has been holding immigrants detained by federal authorities, leading to frequent protests outside the facility.
SeaTac settles lawsuit over $37,000 bill for demonstration
SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — The city of SeaTac will no longer issue exorbitant bills for free-speech demonstrations, under a legal settlement with an immigrant rights organization that was billed $37,000 for a protest it …
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Bill looks to repeal non-binding tax advisory votes
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A Senate panel is weighing whether to repeal the requirement that non-binding tax advisory votes appear on ballots for future elections.
Amazon plans for 15,000 employees in Bellevue
SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon expects to have at least 15,000 employees in Bellevue, Washington, in the next few years as the company expands from its Seattle headquarters to tap a larger labor pool.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were: