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Q&A: Martinez, Thompson outline priorities for 13th District
EPHRATA — As Election Day approaches, voters across Central Washington's sprawling 13th Legislative District will …
Election official: Barely a hint of voting fraud in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — There was no evidence of widespread election fraud in Idaho during the Nov. 3 election, state election officials said.
Fight over Renton hotel housing homeless escalates
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — A dispute over a hotel in Renton, Washington, housing homeless people during COVID-19 has escalated between King County government and the city.
Keep the mask: A vaccine won't end the US crisis right away
NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t even think of putting the mask away anytime soon.
Prison guard pleads guilty to drug smuggling, sex misconduct
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (AP) — A former officer at the Coffee Creek Corrections Facility will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to drug and sex charges while on duty in 2019, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Off…
Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus 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.
Man charged with murder in beating of woman at casino
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) —
European regulator moves to clear Boeing 737 for flight
BERLIN (AP) — European regulators on Tuesday took a step closer to letting the Boeing 737 Max fly again, publishing a proposed airworthiness directive that could see the aircraft cleared within weeks after being gr…
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.
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…
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.
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.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win for Life' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Win for Life" game were:
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.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
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.