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'A Taste of Ireland' set to showcase Irish music, dance and fun
MOSES LAKE — Three Eastern Washington venues will get their Taste of Ireland this spring when “A Taste of Ireland …
Wind storm causes lengthy power outage around Whidbey Island
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Because of high winds, the majority of Whidbey Island was experiencing a prolonged power outage for most residents.
State: Rapid rise of virus cases 'alarming' in Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials reported 2,147 additional COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths in Washington on Friday, setting a new record for daily reported cases in a trend officials described as alarming.
West Coast governors urge COVID quarantine after travel
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The governors of California, Oregon and Washington issued travel advisories Friday urging people entering or returning to their states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus as …
Oregon, New Mexico order lockdowns as other states resist
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The governors of Oregon and New Mexico ordered near-lockdowns Friday in the most aggressive response yet to the latest wave of coronavirus infections shattering records across the U.S., even…
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.