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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…
Boeing gets a boost from Ryanair order for 75 more Max jets
Irish budget airline Ryanair said Thursday it is ordering 75 more Boeing 737 Max jets, a boost for Boeing just before its most important plane returns to flying after two deadly crashes.
Man pleads guilty to using dog shock collar on child
GOLD HILL, Ore. (AP) — A man has been sentenced for using a dog shock collar on a girl he was babysitting at a home outside Medford.
Highway Patrol: Couple killed in head-on crash near Tonopah
TONOPAH, Nev. (AP) — A married couple were killed when their car collided head-on with a commercial truck on U.S. 6 near Tonopah, the Nevada Highway Patrol said Thursday.
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.