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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 …
Oregon comedian plans to file claim against US government
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A comedian from Portland, Oregon, who was detained by Border Patrol agents at the Greyhound bus station in Spokane last year is planning to file a claim against the federal government.
Coroner confirms suspect in Selah homicide shot himself
SELAH, Wash. (AP) — A 30-year-old Selah man police said strangled his wife died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the abdomen, the Kittitas County coroner said.
8-year-old driver crashes into another vehicle
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Police were called Tuesday to a Walmart in Renton following a vehicle crash in the store's parking lot in which one of the drivers was 8 years old, authorities said.
Man who shot acquaintance and buried gun sentenced
LAKEWOOD, Wash. (AP) — A man who fatally shot an acquaintance in Lakewood and then buried the gun was sentenced Tuesday.
Brown wants to ask voters to approve affordable housing tax
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has filed a resolution for the legislative session that starts next week asking voters to amend the state constitution to allow for real estate transfer taxes, which are as…
Lawmakers introduce bill for a pilot hatchery project
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Republican state legislators have introduced a bill, which includes a pilot hatchery project in Bellingham, that they believe will help increase the salmon population and help the orca whales.
737 Max costs double, Boeing posts first loss in 2 decades
Boeing, an icon in American manufacturing, suffered its first annual financial loss in more than two decades while the cost of fixing its marquee aircraft after two deadly crashes doubled to more than $18 billion.
Boeing posts first annual loss since 1997 as Max costs rise
Boeing posted its first annual loss in more than two decades as the financial fallout from two deadly crashes of its marquee aircraft has mushroomed to more than $18 billion.
Idaho agency wants to spend $408,000 a year to count wolves
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's top wildlife official on Tuesday requested authorization from state lawmakers to spend $408,000 to count wolves.
Carbon monoxide leak at vacation rental sends 25 to hospital
DONNELLY, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say 25 people were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning while staying at a vacation rental home in an Idaho mountain town.
Bremerton detective resigns following theft accusation
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — A 15-year veteran detective with the police department in Bremerton, Washington, has resigned amid theft allegations during a 2019 drug investigation.
Grand jury: Officer acted in self-defense in fatal shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Multnomah County grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing in the Portland police fatal police shooting of 51-year-old Koben Henriksen who was seen waving knives at passing cars in early D…
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:
Oregon man arrested in Washington on child enticement charge
SEATTLE (AP) — A Portland, Oregon, man was arrested after he authorities say he traveled to Washington state to sexually molest a 5-year-old girl.
Salem to reconsider homeless camping ban
SALEM, Ore. (AP) —