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More rain for Cascades, high winds for Columbia Basin this week
LEAVENWORTH — A second strong winter storm is projected to hit Washington this week, bringing heavy rains back to …
Oregon officials raise alarms amid ‘frenzy’ of poaching
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon police are seeking help in tracking down the people behind “a frenzy” of poaching cases, including one in which a black bear was found decapitated in October.
Vancouver man found guilty in killing of woman at store
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A Cowlitz County jury has convicted a Vancouver man of robbing and fatally shooting convenience store cashier Kayla Chapman in 2019.
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers:
Idaho governor ups restrictions, mobilizes national guard
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday mobilized the Idaho National Guard and restricted group sizes to 10 or fewer to fight the coronavirus as infections and deaths surge across the state.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces two-week 'freeze,' limiting group activities as COVID-19 cases spike
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces two-week 'freeze,' limiting group activities as COVID-19 cases spike.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces 14-day statewide "freeze"
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide two-week “freeze" which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during t…
DOJ names coordinator for cases of missing, killed Indians
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has named a longtime Native American policing expert as the coordinator of its missing and murdered indigenous persons program in Washington state.
Supreme Court to hear case involving public contract talks
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether local governments should be able to require public contract negotiations.
Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of US
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Trump administration officials on Thursday stripped Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in most of the U.S., ending longstanding federal safeguards and putting states and tr…
California, Oregon, Washington issue virus travel advisories
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The governors of California, Oregon and Washington issued travel advisories Friday urging people entering their states or returning from outside the states to self-quarantine to slow the s…
Lakewood man charged after accidentally shooting man
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (AP) — A Lakewood man was arrested on assault and firearms charges after he allegedly accidentally shot a man in Port Orchard.
20 farms fined for not protecting workers from COVID-19
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — Three Mid-Columbia farms are among those receiving the biggest fines in the state from the Washington state Department of Labor and Industries for serious violations of agriculture regulation…
Inslee asks residents to skip family gatherings
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee is asking Washington residents to forgo family gatherings this Thanksgiving and Christmas, as it is not safe to gather inside now due…
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were: