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What's happening in the Pacific Northwest? For information and details regarding Northwest news, see our articles below.
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…
Coronavirus leading killer of Idaho residents in November
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little warned residents that car crash victims could be treated in hospital conference rooms and diabetics with infections could be denied beds if hospitals continue to fill and …
Woman sentenced to 6 years in prison for toddler death
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) — A Lebanon woman was sentenced to more than six years in prison on Thursday for killing a toddler in her care.
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Friday:
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Friday:
Large Oregon gentrification protest stretches into 3rd day
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A gentrification protest in Oregon's largest city that has blockaded several city blocks in Portland entered its third day Thursday as demonstrators dressed in black and wearing ski masks shor…
One-day US deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. On…
Nevada school boss wants metrics for classroom reopenings
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Convinced that in-person teaching is not a significant contributor to the spread of the coronavirus, Nevada’s school superintendent is urging state leaders to develop specific criteria to help gui…
Marine toxin closes most of coast to Dungeness crab fishing
SEATTLE (AP) — A large portion of Washington’s coast is closed to Dungeness crab fishing due to elevated marine toxin levels, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Wednesday.
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:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Northern lights a 'big miss,' US space forecaster says
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An initially promising U.S. forecast for the northern lights has gone bust.
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Friday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were: