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What's happening in the Pacific Northwest? For information and details regarding Northwest news, see our articles below.

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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…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
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Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Destruction of murder hornets nest doesn't end threat

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Small tornado touches down in St. Helens, buildings damaged

ST HELENS, Ore. (AP) — The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down north of Portland in St. Helens, Oregon.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
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:

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Officials warn of COVID-19 acceleration ahead of holidays

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Health officials in Washington on Tuesday warned of a continued spike in coronavirus cases across the state, and pleaded with the public to take the pandemic more seriously, wear facial coveri…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier wins 2nd term in 8th District

ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier has won a second term in Washington’s closely divided 8th Congressional District.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game

ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Investigators find no evidence that Black man shot at police

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Police investigating a shooting in which deputies killed a 21-year-old Black man near Vancouver, Washington during a drug investigation said Tuesday they found no evidence that the man fired…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Oregon elections director fired after he details problems

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's elections director was abruptly fired in a text message by the secretary of state after he pointed out serious issues with the state's aging and vulnerable technology for running electio…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Idaho governor pledges to explain COVID-19 vaccine safety

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little pledged Tuesday to explain the safety and effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine to Idaho residents once it becomes available.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Oregon clerks: Voter registration system is weak point

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s centralized voter registration system is a weak point in the state's election system, county clerks told the secretary of state-elect, days after the incumbent fired the state elections …

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Oregon health officials warn about nearing hospital capacity

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon health officials warned Tuesday of the capacity challenges facing hospitals as COVID-19 case counts continue to spike in the state.