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What's happening in the Pacific Northwest? For information and details regarding Northwest news, see our articles below.

Updated 1 day, 13 hours ago

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…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Inslee: Virus vaccination could begin Tuesday in Washington

SEATTLE (AP) — The first COVID-19 vaccinations in Washington state could be administered Tuesday, Gov Jay Inslee said.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Donations soar but nonprofits still struggle with pandemic

SEATTLE (AP) — The American spirit of generosity this holiday season may be no match for the coronavirus.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Viral spread: Americans paying the price for Thanksgiving

With some Americans now paying the price for what they did over Thanksgiving and falling sick with COVID-19, health officials are warning people — begging them, even — not to make the same mistake during the Christ…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Gym defying COVID-19 orders being fined nearly $10K per day

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The state has levied a large fine against a Graham gym that is defying Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s orders meant to slow the spread of the virus.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Bend man gets 2 years for spitting on police officer

BEND, Ore. (AP) — A central Oregon man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after spitting on a police officer and saying he was infected with COVID-19.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Portland police ask for clear streets at barricaded house

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland's police chief on Friday implored protesters to clear the streets around a barricaded home that was owned by a Black and Indigenous family before it was allegedly taken through predat…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal issues rejected by state and federal jud…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
States get tracing apps to talk to each other as virus rises

RALEIGH, N.C (AP) — As coronavirus exposure notification technology slowly rolls out across the country, every resident in 17 states and the District of Columbia will now be able to send and receive alerts beyond t…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Washington shipping N95 masks in bulk from its stockpile

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state has started distributing free N95 masks in bulk to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
WA Lottery

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Sunday:

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were: