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Washington gas prices continue October decline, but remain well above year-ago levels
MOSES LAKE — Washington drivers are paying less at the pump than they were at the start of October, continuing a g…
Tanker truck crash closes Interstate 5 in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A tanker truck struck a barrier on the Skagit River Bridge early Wednesday, leading to the shutdown of all lanes of Interstate 5.
Portland barricades still up in anti-gentrification protest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Makeshift barricades erected by anti-gentrification protesters in Oregon's largest city were still up on Wednesday, a day after Portland police arrested about a dozen people amid clashes over …
3 officers off protest duty to avoid alleged contempt motion
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The city of Portland will take three police officers off protest duty while they’re under investigation for allegedly using excessive force against ACLU legal observers and journalists.
Man who took a hostage, fired guns in robbery gets life
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to life without parole for a robbery involving hostages at a used car dealership in Parkland.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce challenges tax on high-earners
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit asking the courts to overturn a new tax enacted by the city that would collect revenue based on how much employees make at some of Seattle’s bigges…
Qatar Airways to launch flights between Seattle and Doha
SEATTLE (AP) — Though international air travel remains depressed by the global pandemic, Qatar Airways said Tuesday it will launch four weekly flights between Seattle and Doha on March 15, 2021.
Inslee extends restrictions for three weeks
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that he is extending statewide restrictions on public gatherings, restaurant dining and gym use, another three weeks, until Jan. 4.
Remains of Idaho Falls man found after mobile home fire
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say the body of an Idaho Falls man was found inside a mobile home after a fire.
Idaho health board meeting halted after 'intense protests'
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho public health officials abruptly ended a meeting Tuesday after the Boise mayor and chief of police said intense protests outside the health department building — as well as outside some he…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
2 injured after chairlift detached from line at ski resort
CHEWELAH, Wash. (AP) — Two people were injured after a chairlift detached from its line at an eastern Washington ski resort, according to a news release from the resort.
COVID-19 restrictions on dining, gyms extended to Jan. 4
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that he is extending current restrictions on businesses and social gatherings through Jan. 4 due to a continued spike in new coronavirus cases that…
Salem nurse who mocked COVID-19 rules to stop practicing
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A nurse at Salem Health who on social media flouted Oregon’s COVID-19 restrictions last month has agreed to stop working for the healthcare provider.
COVID-19 continues to rage in Spokane and Moses Lake areas
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic continues to rage in the Spokane region, with outbreaks linked to long-term care facilities and the Airway Heights Corrections Center.
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: