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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 …
McMorris Rodgers to object to Electoral College count
SEATTLE (AP) — Republican Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Spokane said Tuesday she will object to the Electoral College vote count, challenging President-elect Joe Biden’s win in certain states.
Oregon officials present plan to vaccinate more people
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials had a goal of administering 100,000 coronavirus vaccines by the end of 2020, but as of Tuesday had only administered 51,283.
Citing complexities, judge delays Islamic State support case
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday granted the lawyer for a man charged with helping the Islamic State group maintain an online presence almost a year to prepare for a complicated trial involving classif…
Idaho US Rep. Fulcher says he'll object to Electoral votes
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — One of Idaho's four congressmen says he will object to the Electoral College count from some swing states, siding with President Donald Trump and some other GOP lawmakers in an eleventh-hour att…
1 dead, 3 hospitalized in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at a North Portland apartment complex has killed one person and sickened three others, county health officials said.
Portland man charged in brother's accidental fatal shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 22-year-old Portland man has been charged with manslaughter after authorities say he accidentally shot his brother with a firearm they had been trying to figure out how to operate.
1st group for Idaho vaccinations should be done this month
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Coronavirus vaccinations for 130,000 frontline health care workers and long-term care residents should be finished by the end of January, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday.
Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced a regional economic reopening plan, with some COVID-19 restrictions on entertainment and individual fitness training being eased next week, but prohibition…
Airline passenger throws punches after kids kick seat
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman is facing charges after attacking another woman on a Spirit Airlines flight at Portland International Airport on Sunday because the woman’s kids had kicked the back of her seat.
State senator from Clackamas County to resign
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Republican senator from Clackamas County will resign two years before his term expires.
Utah man pleads guilty in Yellowstone dig seeking treasure
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Utah man has pleaded guilty after authorities said he was caught digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery in search of hidden treasure.
Idaho group recommends ways to bolster salmon, steelhead
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A group brought together by Idaho Gov. Brad Little to find ways to bolster faltering salmon and steelhead populations has agreed to encourage habitat restoration but avoided making a decision ab…
Waterfront homes evacuated due to landslide near Poulsbo
LOFALL, Wash. (AP) — Eight waterfront homes along Hood Canal in Washington have been evacuated due to a fire and a landslide that has destabilized the hillside and pushed trees into at least one home, emergency off…
Amazon buys 11 jets for 1st time to ship orders faster
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Tuesday that it bought 11 jets from Delta and WestJet airlines to boost its growing delivery network and get orders to shoppers faster.
Construction begins on FEMA housing site for fire victims
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal officials are starting to build a temporary housing site for residents in Linn and Marion county who lost everything in the 2020 wildfires.