Ex-sheriff's office employee files discrimination suit

ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — A former staff assistant has filed a federal lawsuit against the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office and her former supervisor alleging sex discrimination and retaliation.

Idaho lawmaker's status unclear after Texas conviction

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican leadership in the Idaho House of Representatives said Wednesday the status of one its members is unclear following his conviction in Texas of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:

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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:

Correction: Supreme Court Swearing In story

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — In a story January 6, 2020, about a new Washington state Supreme Court justice, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of the Native American tribe Raquel Montoya-Lewis is a member…

Crab fishermen survive harrowing capsize off Oregon coast

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three men were in good condition early Wednesday after being cut from inside the hull of a capsized crab boat off the Oregon coast. Their harrowing rescue was caught on video the night before.

Stronger beer in Utah weakens sales in border communities

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Businesses in communities bordering Utah say the state's new and stronger beer allowances have hurt sales.

Yellowstone airport sets passenger record; park visits drop

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport saw more passengers than ever before in 2019 even as nearby Yellowstone National Park reported a dip in visitation.

Judge revokes bail for Avenatti, cites new crime evidence

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California judge revoked attorney Michael Avenatti's bail Wednesday, forcing a delay of his New York extortion trial set for next week after prosecutors said he was hiding assets from cre…

State says plant cleanup money coming, but some skeptical

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana regulators said they expect to have about $400 million in bonds in place by July to pay for future cleanup work at the Colstrip power plant.

Microsoft: $250M more for affordable housing in Seattle area

SEATTLE (AP) — One year after Microsoft announced it was committing $500 million toward affordable housing in the Seattle area, it's upping that by half.

Idaho adds suicide prevention help to 211 CareLine

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis can now dial a three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.

3 men rescued from capsized fishing boat off Oregon coast

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three men were in good condition early Wednesday after being cut from inside the hull of a capsized crab boat off the Oregon coast after a harrowing rescue caught on video the night before.

Snowstorms boost anemic snowpack in Oregon in just 2 weeks

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Widespread snowstorms have boosted the Pacific Northwest's previously anemic snow pack to almost normal levels statewide in just two weeks.