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'Affordability is first'
OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake and the Republican Caucus Chair for the Washington State Senate, shared …
Defiance of virus dining bans grows as restaurants flounder
BORING, Ore. (AP) — A line formed out the door during the lunch rush at the Carver Hangar, a family-owned restaurant and sports bar, and waitresses zipped in and out of the kitchen trying to keep up with orders as …
Gym fined $127K for violating state coronavirus restrictions
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has fined a Salem gym nearly $127,000 for remaining open in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.
Woman pleas guilty to selling fentanyl that led to death
SEATTLE (AP) — A Mount Vernon woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Whatcom and Skagit counties that led to two overdoses, including the death of a Bellingham 17-year-old in 2019.
Suspect who ran over 2 Yakima officers charged with assault
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A 43-year-old man accused of running over two Yakima police officers last week has been charged with first-degree assault.
Drone maker to pay $25M over military gear parts
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Aerial drone manufacturer Insitu in the Columbia River Gorge will pay $25 million to settle allegations that its military drones were outfitted with used components instead of new ones.
Environmental groups threaten to sue over oil terminal work
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two environmental groups are threatening to file suit against Zenith Energy over construction work at its oil terminal in Portland.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Man imprisoned for sex assault pleads guilty to tax fraud
SEATTLE (AP) — Disgraced former Seattle area professional soccer player and team owner Dion Earl pleaded guilty Monday to federal tax fraud in a third criminal case for which he faces prison.
Lawmakers seek to curb Idaho governor's emergency authority
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A power struggle between lawmakers and Republican Gov. Brad Little has begun.
Judge rejects lawmakers' coronavirus control requests
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge says he won't order the Idaho Legislature to require stricter coronavirus precautions while a lawsuit from two lawmakers moves forward. Meanwhile, disability-rights groups filed …
Oregon Gov. Brown expands vaccinations to age 65 and up
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown said after guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tuesday, Oregon will expand COVID-19 vaccination to include people age 65 and and older.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
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:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
COVID fears grow in Capitol as three lawmakers test positive
WASHINGTON (AP) — Within a span of about 24 hours, three House Democrats announced they tested positive for COVID-19, prompting concern that last week’s insurrection at the Capitol has also turned into a super-spre…