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State actuary: $4 billion pension transfer raises odds of future taxpayer bailouts
(The Center Square) - State pension officials warned Tuesday that a new law allowing the Legislature to pull nearl…
Washington secretary of state unveils election security bill
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is seeking $1.8 million in state money for security in county election offices that would make Washington eligible for another $8.6 million in matching …
Group finds aircraft approval process safe, despite crashes
A government committee asked to review U.S. approval of new passenger planes after two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max has found that the system is safe and effective but could be improved.
Water users appeal ruling on central Idaho water diversions
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A group of water users on Wednesday appealed a federal court decision ordering the U.S. Forest Service to consult with other federal agencies about nearly two dozen water diversion projects in c…
Washington Supreme Court OKs lesser version of carbon cap
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a severely limited version of Gov. Jay Inslee's plan to cap carbon pollution in the state, a decision the Democrat described as a “clarion call” th…
2 rescued from snowstorm at Cultus Lake
GLIDE, Ore. (AP) — Two people were rescued after becoming stranded by a snowstorm near Cultus Lake in the Umpqua National Forest.
Native American curriculum rolls out in Oregon classrooms
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — This month, Oregon’s Department of Education finally rolled out the first pieces of new statewide curriculum on the history and culture of Native Americans in Oregon after lawmakers passed Senat…
Woman charged in Hope murder case pleads not guilty
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Coeur d'Alene woman charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of an elderly Hope resident has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to stand trial in June.
Mom of 2 Oregon children swept into ocean thanks supporters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mother of two young children who drowned off the Oregon coast when a rogue wave swept them into the Pacific Ocean has posted a statement on social media thanking supporters for their praye…
Idaho highway closed after multi-vehicle crash, 33 injured
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho highway will remain closed as law enforcement works to clean up spilled diesel fuel from a multi-vehicle crash that left 33 people injured, police said.
Washington Supreme Court guts state carbon cap program
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court has reinstated a rule designed to cap carbon pollution in the state — but it has drastically limited its application.
Mountain areas in Washington still without power after storm
SKYKOMISH, Wash. (AP) — Portions of a road through rural mountain communities northeast of Seattle reopened, allowing some supplies into an area that has been without power for days because of a series of winter st…
Group finds US aircraft approval process effective and safe
A government committee reviewing how the Federal Aviation Administration certifies new passenger planes for flight has determined that the system is safe and effective but small changes need to be made.
Bail raised to $5M for man accused of luring girls online
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A judge raised bail to $5 million Wednesday for a 41-year-old Bend man who allegedly posed as a teenage boy online to seek explicit photos from dozens of girls around the country.
Olympic weightlifter who sexually abused girl sentenced
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A four-time Olympic weightlifter from Micronesia must serve 20 months in prison for sexually abusing a girl in Everett.
Starbucks expands presence in low-income communities
DETROIT (AP) — Starbucks is expanding a program that tries to help low-income communities by opening coffee shops and hiring local workers.