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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 …
Lands chief again proposes dedicated funds to fight wildfire
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — After yet another year of catastrophic wildfires in Washington state, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is once again proposing that the state create a dedicated fund to prevent and fi…
Third lawmaker in lockdown tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — A third Democratic member of the House who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s violent siege at the U.S. Capitol has tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Respiratory therapist sentenced for stealing COVID equipment
SEATTLE (AP) — A respiratory therapist at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been sentenced to three months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing a ventilator and other medical equipment during the COVID…
"Atmospheric river" brings threat of floods, landslides
SEATTLE (AP) — The Pacific Northwest is bracing for flooding and landslides, while the mountains will see heavy snow and possible avalanches on Tuesday and Wednesday as an atmospheric river collides with Washington…
Second lawmaker in lockdown tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — A second Democratic member of the House who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s violent siege at the U.S. Capitol has tested positive for COVID-19.
Idaho Legislature asks judge to nix lawsuit over virus rules
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Legislature says a judge shouldn't force its leaders to make additional accommodations for lawmakers during the coronavirus pandemic.
100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — More than 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Oregon, the state's health authority reported on Monday.
Washington state Legislature convenes under tight security
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Security fencing at the Washington state Capitol was defended by National Guard members Monday as the Legislature convened amid concerns that armed groups might try to occupy the building, whi…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
2 shot during Portland vigil
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two people were shot during a Sunday vigil in Portland for a person who had recently died, officials said.
Eatonville woman dies after falling down slope at Mt Rainier
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. (AP) — A woman has died after falling down a steep slope at Mount Rainier National Park, the National Park Service said.
InvestigateWest: Cascadia not on track to cut emissions
To the rest of the world, the United States’ Pacific Northwest and Canada’s British Columbia represent one of the supposedly most eco-friendly regions in North America, if not the globe.
Inmate at Aberdeen prison dies from COVID-19 complications
ABERDEEN, Wash. (AP) — A second inmate at an Aberdeen prison has died from complications of COVID-19, the state Department of Corrections said Sunday.
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: