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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…
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:
One person shot in violent protests in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Police in Olympia arrested one person Saturday afternoon following a shooting at a violent protest between two heavily armed groups near the Capital building.
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.
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.
Bremerton man charged in racist attack on Black man
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a Bremerton man with a hate crime for allegedly stalking a Black man at work, nearly hitting him with a vehicle, challenging him to a fight and calling him the n-wor…
Colleges concerned about marginalized enrollment decrease
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Both Oregon community colleges and public universities have seen a decrease in enrollment amid the coronavirus pandemic. Community colleges especially have seen major declines, and higher educ…
More Idaho National Guard soldiers tapped for COVID-19 help
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has authorized another 150 Idaho National Guard soldiers to help medical facilities battle the coronavirus.
Critics of Electoral College push for popular vote compact
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — When the Electoral College meets Monday, its detractors hope it marks the beginning of the end of a system that twice this century has vaulted the loser of the popular vote to the presidency.
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.
Inmate at Washington prison dies of coronavirus
TUMWATER, Wash. (AP) — A prisoner at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center near Aberdeen, Washington, died of COVID-19 on Thursday.
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…
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…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Friday:
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: