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BBCC student information not hacked during computer shutdown
MOSES LAKE — Personal information of Big Bend Community College students was not compromised as the result of a cy…
Family of man killed in mill accident files lawsuit
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — The family of a Klamath Falls man who died while working at the Columbia Forest Products mill has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
Indigenous candidates' wins in Congress give hope for change
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Internet access, health care and basic necessities like running water and electricity within Indigenous communities have long been at the center of congressional debates. But until recently,…
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.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
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Democrat Kim Schrier wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 8th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Kim Schrier wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 8th Congressional District.
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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…
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…
Fishing, environmental groups sue over Umpqua River dam
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A coalition of environmental and fishing groups are suing a water district in southern Oregon over an aging, privately owned dam that they say hinders the passage of struggling salmon populati…
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…
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.
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.