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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…
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.
Report: Idaho avalanche that killed 3 started by skiers
KELLOGG, Idaho (AP) — An avalanche at an Idaho ski resort that killed three people last week was triggered by skiers, despite the efforts of the ski patrol to mitigate the danger, according to a preliminary investi…
Tribes break ground on hatchery that aims to restore salmon
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. (AP) — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has broke ground on a long-awaited hatchery in the Walla Wall River basin.
Western Washington hit with more snow, power outages
PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — Another winter storm brought more snow to Western Washington through Wednesday morning, dropping more than a foot of snow on parts of the Olympic Peninsula.
Avenatti arrested for new alleged crimes while on bail
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Avenatti, the brash former attorney for the porn actress Stormy Daniels, was arrested for allegedly violating bail conditions by committing numerous crimes to hide assets from creditors w…
Heavy snow causes power outage at Crater Lake National Park
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — Heavy snow has temporarily cut communications with people at Crater Lake National Park.