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Huskies win regular season finale over Ducks
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Washington Huskies (20-9) capped off regular season play with a 70-69 road victor…
Texas AG announces multi-state lawsuit against Google
DALLAS (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced a multistate lawsuit against Google, accusing the search giant of “anti-competitive conduct" in the online advertising industry.
$2K reward offered in Wyoming grizzly bear killing case
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wildlife managers in Wyoming are offering an up to $2,000 reward for information about the illegal killing of a grizzly bear.
Washington unemployment rate in November was 6%
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington’s jobless rate was 6% last month, and the state’s economy added just 100 jobs.
$2,000 reward offered in Wyoming grizzly killing case
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wildlife managers are offering an up to $2,000 reward for information about the illegal killing of a grizzly bear in central Wyoming.
Idaho gov proclaims 'Health Care Worker Appreciation' month
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has proclaimed December, “Health Care Worker Appreciation Month,” recognizing the work care providers are doing in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
First COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon hospitals administered the first coronavirus vaccines in the state Wednesday to nurses, respiratory therapists, housekeeping workers and other health care employees in high-risk jobs, m…
Judge: Suit filed by 29 women can proceed against ex-doctor
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A judge has denied a request by a former suburban Portland doctor to put a two-year hold on a civil case filed against him by 29 patients who allege he sexually abused them.
On-duty detective accused of using fentanyl, crashing car
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — A Klamath Falls Police detective has been arrested on accusations he caused a multi-vehicle crash on duty while under the influence of fentanyl taken from evidence in a police case.
Issaquah police investigate a fatal stabbing after car crash
ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — Issaquah police are investigating the stabbing death of a 28-year-old man who was found dead in the driver’s seat of a crashed car Sunday night.
Seattle to require lobbying group registration, disclosure
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council has voted to require certain groups that spend money to build public pressure on city politicians to register and disclose their finances.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Inslee unveils climate proposals ahead of full budget plan
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced several climate related proposals for the next legislative session, including fully reinstating a plan to cap carbon pollution in the state.
Handcuffed man dies in Kennewick police car
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — A 25-year-old man died in the back of a Kennewick patrol car after he was was detained during a drug investigation, according to police.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win for Life' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Win for Life" game were:
Idaho governor will wait turn to get coronavirus vaccination
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little will wait his turn in line to get a coronavirus vaccination, a spokeswoman for the 66-year-old Republican governor said Tuesday.