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Cougs to play Utah state in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
PULLMAN — The Washington State University Cougars football team (6-6) is set to play Utah State (6-6) in the Famou…
Pilot project focus on missing indigenous people in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The first of six pilot projects in the United States focusing on indigenous peoples who are missing or murdered was announced Tuesday in Oklahoma by U.S. Attorneys Trent Shores and Brian Kueste…
New shutdown expected to cost Washington restaurants $800M
SEATTLE (AP) — A four-week shutdown on indoor service at restaurants and bars prompted by an alarming statewide spike in COVID-19 cases is expected to cost the industry some $800 million, a representative said Mond…
Former police chief/officer sues over 2019 termination
POWERS, Ore. (AP) — A former police chief and only officer for the small town of Powers filed a lawsuit last week alleging his 2019 termination was improper.
Teen girl found dead after driving into Skagit River
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A teenager’s body was recovered Saturday from inside a vehicle in the Skagit River, police said.
Western Oregon to make cuts as university faces crunch
MONMOUTH, Ore. (AP) — Several positions and programs at Western Oregon University will be reduced and eliminated next year in an attempt to curb a growing concern for the institution’s financial stability.
Popular Oregon hiking spot closed indefinitely due to fires
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Santiam State Forest, one of Oregon’s largest and most popular state forests, will remain closed indefinitely following the Beachie Creek wildfire.
Man driving recklessly killed by Spokane County deputies
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (AP) — The Spokane County sheriff says one man has been fatally shot by a deputy in the city of Spokane Valley.
Inmate at Walla Walla prison dies of COVID-19
WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — An inmate at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla has become the third incarcerated person to die in a state prison from COVID-19.
Pandemic has taken a bite out of seafood trade, consumption
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has hurt the U.S. seafood industry due to a precipitous fall in imports and exports and a drop in catch of some species.
Thanksgiving lessons jettison Pilgrim hats, welcome truth
BOSTON (AP) — A friendly feast shared by the plucky Pilgrims and their native neighbors? That’s yesterday’s Thanksgiving story.
Oregon breaks record again for daily COVID-19 infections
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has reported a record number of coronavirus cases for the second day in a row, the state health department said Saturday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Commercial Dungeness crab season delayed
COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) — The Dec. 1 commercial Dungeness crab season has been delayed until at least Dec. 16 for the entire Oregon coast because testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield.