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Washington reaches record-high fuel prices
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices in Washington hit a record high Monday at an average of $5.67. The previous record was set…
More than 1 million sign up for COVID-19 exposure app
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — More than 1 million Washingtonians have enabled a coronavirus exposure app in the first four days of the technology going live statewide.
Tacoma settles police shooting lawsuit for $8 million
SEATTLE (AP) — The city of Tacoma on Friday agreed to an $8 million settlement for a man who was paralyzed and had his legs amputated after being shot by a police officer during a low-speed car chase in 2011.
Oregon reaches new record of daily COVID-19 cases
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon reached a new record number for reported daily COVID-19 cases and deaths Friday, lawmakers, advocates and others called on Gov. Kate Brown to declare a special legislative session.
Idaho lieutenant governor got pandemic loans for business
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A high-ranking Idaho elected official who has spoken out against using federal money to help people through the economic pain caused by the pandemic received more than $300,000 from a federal co…
Army Corps withdraws plan to charge for reservoir water
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers reversed course on an Obama-era proposal to charge for water drawn from reservoirs the Corps manages, North Dakota’s attorney general said Friday.
Driver pleads not guilty in fatal wrong-way crash on I-90
COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — A woman accused of causing a fatal crash while driving the wrong way on Interstate 90 pleaded not guilty in court Thursday.
Ex-OSU employee says he was fired for taking parental leave
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A former Oregon State University employee has filed a lawsuit saying he was fired because he took parental leave.
AP PHOTOS: As pandemic rages, the faithful mourn, carry on
Relief may be on the way in the form of mass-produced vaccines, but COVID-19 continues to ravage communities around the world with the global death toll reaching some 1.5 million, leaving the living to mourn them a…
Bighorn sheep could be in danger from domestic sheep
OKANOGAN, Wash. (AP) — Bighorn sheep in central Washington could be in danger if domestic sheep continue to graze nearby. That’s the concern from two groups suing the U.S. Forest Service.
King County offers $100M loan for Convention Center project
SEATTLE (AP) — King County Executive Dow Constantine has offered a $100 million loan to help keep a Washington State Convention Center expansion project in Seattle afloat.
Portland Fire calls 2 early morning fires suspicious
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Fire investigators have deemed two early morning fires in Northeast Portland suspicious due to the timing and proximity of the incidents, according to Portland Fire and Rescue.
Officials take down Asian giant hornet traps but keep watch
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — All Asian giant hornet traps in Washington state will be taken down by Dec. 23 in preparation for winter.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were: