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Wildcats advance to round of 32 in DII tournament
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats (24-6) have advanced to the round of 32 of the NCAA Division two tour…
Thanksgiving could be make-or-break in US virus response
In Pennsylvania, if you’re having friends over to socialize, you’re supposed to wear a mask — and so are your friends. That’s the rule, but Barb Chestnut has no intention of following it.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
Washington state in 'very dangerous time of this pandemic'
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Department of Health has reported more than 6,200 new cases of the coronavirus, representing roughly three days of cases.
US judge voids permits for Columbia River methanol plant
SEATTLE (AP) — A judge on Monday voided permits needed for a massive methanol plant on the Columbia River in southwestern Washington, agreeing with conservation groups that the project needs a more thorough environ…
Portland jail inmates sue over protest tear gas exposure
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Several people who were in a Portland jail during summer protests against police brutality have filed a civil rights lawsuit over tear gas seeping into jail cells.
Projects to focus on missing, murdered Indigenous peoples
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma and five other states will participate in pilot projects to better coordinate investigative efforts surrounding cases of missing or murdered Indigenous peoples, U.S. Attorneys Trent Sh…
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.