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Q&A: Martinez, Thompson outline priorities for 13th District
EPHRATA — As Election Day approaches, voters across Central Washington's sprawling 13th Legislative District will …
Groups fight to keep gray wolf protections for most of US
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates and environmental groups have announced that they are challenging the removal of federal protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S.
Street racing: Portland police make arrests, tow cars
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say 14 people were arrested and 16 cars were towed after street racers took over multiple streets in Portland, Oregon, Sunday night.
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time
Just about the only thing Gonzaga has left to accomplish under Mark Few is win a national championship.
Alaska Airlines CEO to retire in March, replaced by insider
SEATTLE (AP) — The CEO of Alaska Airlines’ parent is stepping down next year and will be replaced by the company’s president.
Man crossing highway hit by 2 vehicles and killed
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — A 60-year-old man who was crossing Pacific Highway in Federal Way was struck by two vehicles and killed Sunday, police said.
EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with Biden
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Monday it would impose tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of U.S. goods and services over illegal aid for plane maker Boeing — but expressed hope that trade ties would improve…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Oregon governor disbands joint Portland security command
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Citing a weekend of mostly peaceful protests and demonstrations, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Sunday rescinded an executive order that put state troopers, sheriff’s deputies and police under a un…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
Complaint: Judge ignores mask mandate in Oregon courtroom
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating reports that a circuit court judge is endangering the health of workers and jurors by ignoring a statewide mask manda…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win for Life' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Win for Life" game were:
Idaho keeps breaking new coronavirus case records
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho has reported five consecutive days of more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, including a record 1,403 new cases on Saturday as the pandemic's surge sweeps the state and the nation.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Mayor proposes $5.6M plan to address trash in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has proposed a $5.6 million plan to address trash and maintenance needs in parks and public spaces.
Black man killed near Vancouver appeared to shoot at police
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A search warrant indicates that a 21-year-old Black man who was shot near Vancouver, Washington during a drug investigation fired at officers.