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World Cup Round of 16 begins this weekend
MOSES LAKE — The World Cup heads into the round of 16 starting early July 4 with a number of highly anticipated ma…
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,…
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Monday:
Experts say no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe
A safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but health experts know their advice is as tough to swallow as dry turkey: Stay home. Don’t travel. If you must gather, do it outdoors.
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,…
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:
Judge tosses restriction against fed officers at protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge Monday tossed a restriction he placed on federal officers’ actions in response to protests near the federal courthouse in Portland.
2 deputies hurt in suburban Seattle shooting that killed man
WOODINVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Two King County deputies were shot Monday in suburban Seattle in an exchange of gunfire with a man who died at the scene, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities: 2 deputies shot in suburban Seattle
WOODINVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Two King County deputies were shot in suburban Seattle, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
Oregon reports 723 new COVID-19 cases Monday
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 2,585 coronavirus cases between Saturday and Monday, a three-day total that surpasses most weekly case counts from August, September and October.
Authorities: 2 officers shot in suburban Seattle
WOODINVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Two members of law enforcement were shot in suburban Seattle, fire officials said.
Wildfire spotting network grows to 610 cameras in California
SAN DIEGO (AP) — As the threat of wildfires has grown to a staggering level in California, so has its network of high-tech cameras watching the backcountry to spot the first outbreak of flames and help firefighters…
Man convicted of sexual assault on flight gets prison
SEATTLE (AP) — A California man was sentenced to two years in prison after he was convicted of sexually assaulting of a woman on a flight from London to Seattle in 2018.
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…
Idaho governor pleads for mask-wearing to protect veterans
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho residents should wear a face covering to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help protect veterans, many of whom are at greater risk of serious health complications if they get the virus, Gov.…
1 dead, 1 critically injured in electrical accident
SEATTLE (AP) — Police say one man is dead and another was transported to Harborview Medical Center for life-threatening injuries following an electrocution accident in Seattle’s Central District neighborhood.