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As WA caregiver union pushes for pay hike, state seeks wage freeze
A powerful labor union and the governor’s office are at odds in contract negotiations for thousands of Washington …
Bedke, Winder to lead House and Senate in new Legislature
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Representatives in the House on Thursday voted to retain Republican Rep. Scott Bedke to lead the chamber for the next two years, while senators selected Republican Sen. Chuck Winder as the new l…
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers:
Fatal shooting of Black teen roils liberal town in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The killing of a young Black man last month by a white man who complained that he was playing loud music has roiled Ashland, Oregon, forcing the liberal college town that is famous for its Shakes…
Prison guard says he was fired for Black Lives Matter shirt
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A newly hired-and-fired correctional officer is suing Washington's Department of Corrections, saying he lost his job because he wore a “Black Lives Matter" shirt to work.
WSU launches life sciences incubator program in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State University is launching Spinout Space in Spokane, a new life sciences incubator designed to build and grow start-up companies.
Oregon may get more initial virus vaccine than expected
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials anticipate receiving at least three times as many initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as originally expected.
Man sentenced to 6 months in prison on old marijuana charge
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man who has been waiting nine years to be sentenced on a marijuana conviction has been sentenced to six months in prison.
Union coalition urges state to approve methanol plant
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A coalition of about 25 national and international unions wants Washington state officials to approve plans for a $2 billion methanol refinery in Kalama, Washington.
Operating error sends wastewater into Puget Sound
SEATTLE (AP) — An operating error caused less than 15,000 gallons of wastewater to spill into Puget Sound early Wednesday morning.
Man sentenced for breaking baby's bones
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A former hospital worker during sentencing Tuesday in Deschutes County Circuit Court said he was stressed by the COVID-19 pandemic when hurt his infant son.
Seattle rents down 20% since start of COVID-19 pandemic
SEATTLE (AP) — Rents in Seattle are continuing to decline month after month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Police: Couple flew to Hawaii despite positive virus tests
HONOLULU (AP) — A couple were arrested at a Hawaii airport after traveling from the U.S. mainland despite knowing they were infected with COVID-19, authorities said.
Thousand of fentanyl pills, meth, heroin seized in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Federal agents have made more arrests in a drug pipeline that stretches from Mexico to north of Seattle in Snohomish County.
9-year-old girl injured in accidental shooting
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — Authorities are investigating an accidental shooting in a Federal Way apartment Wednesday night that sent a child to the hospital.
December starts out dry
According to preliminary data from the National Weather Service, the first 11 months of the year have left the area a bit dry.