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More rain for Cascades, high winds for Columbia Basin this week
LEAVENWORTH — A second strong winter storm is projected to hit Washington this week, bringing heavy rains back to …
Native American land activist Carrie Dann dies in Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carrie Dann, a Native American land rights activist, Nevada rancher and longtime leader of the Western Shoshone Nation, has died.
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.
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…
Washington state Legislature convening under tight security
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Security fencing has been installed around the Washington state Capitol and National Guard members were present Monday as the Legislature was set to convene amid concerns that armed groups mig…
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.
Who were they? Records reveal Trump fans who stormed Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — They came from across America, summoned by President Donald Trump to march on Washington in support of his false claim that the November election was stolen and to stop the congressional certifica…
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.
Seattle union head criticized for U.S. Capitol riot comments
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle's internal police watchdog is investigating tweets by the head of the city's police officers union that suggested Black Lives Matter and other liberal activists share blame for last week's vi…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Washington Legislature set to meet amid pandemic, unrest
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — When Washington lawmakers finished their legislative session last spring, COVID-19 response dominated their work. Nearly a year later, the economic and social impacts of the virus once again w…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
Portland man arrested after shots fired into apartments
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police responding to reports of shots fired from an apartment discovered multiple firearms, including a rifle with a magazine loaded with more than 50 rounds of ammunition, officials …
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were: