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Trying to prevent a catastrophic blaze in a fire-prone part of Washington
On a dry day in mid-June, a 13-person crew slashed down small trees, limbs and bushes outside of a home near Rosly…
Ten states sue Google for 'anti-competitive' online ad sales
DALLAS (AP) — Ten states on Wednesday brought a lawsuit against Google, accusing the search giant of “anti-competitive conduct" in the online advertising industry, including a deal to manipulate sales with rival Fa…
Washington state urges schools phase in classroom learning
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is loosening school reopening guidelines amid a resurging coronavirus pandemic and pleading with reluctant teachers to return to the classroom, particularly those tasked wi…
Farmers ordered to pay back wages over COVID-19 quarantines
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Three area farmers have been ordered to pay more than $11,000 in back wages after denying paid sick leave to employees who were advised to self-quarantine following potential COVID-19 exposure.
Texas AG announces multistate 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.
Washington officials see encouraging signs in virus data
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Coronavirus infections remain rampant, but health officials in Washington state said Wednesday they’re seeing some encouraging signs in recent data, just as front-line workers begin receiving …
New lab director expects more work on next wave of reactors
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The new director of Idaho National Laboratory said its efforts to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by creating a new generation of nuclear reactors appears to align with the goals of the inc…
Documents: Man killed by police carried resold sheriff gun
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — The firearm a man carried when police killed him had been a duty weapon used by law enforcement, according to records released by prosecutors in Clark County, Washington.
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.