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Cougs best Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
BOISE — The Washington State University Cougars (7-6) concluded their season with a win over the Utah State Aggies…
Democrat Marilyn Strickland wins election to U.S. House in Washington's 10th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Marilyn Strickland wins election to U.S. House in Washington's 10th Congressional District.
Washington passes 1st voter-approved sex ed mandate in US
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state voters approved a sex education referendum, allowing Democrats' wide-ranging mandate for public schools to stand and take effect later this school year.
Oregon leads the way in decriminalizing hard drugs
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In a first in the nation, Oregon has rejected charging drug users with criminal offenses, with voters passing a ballot measure that decriminalizes possession of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, oxyc…
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Republican Dan Newhouse wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 4th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Dan Newhouse wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 4th Congressional District.
AP VoteCast: Oregon voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Oregon made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.
Riot declared in Portland as protesters smash windows
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A riot was declared in Portland, Oregon, and protesters took to the streets in Seattle on Wednesday as people demanded that every vote in Tuesday’s election be counted. Hundreds were protestin…
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Strickland wins 10th District seat; Long concedes in 3rd
SEATTLE (AP) — Former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland won the open seat in Washington's 10th Congressional District, besting a fellow Democrat to become the first Black representative from Washington state. Republi…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 5th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 5th Congressional District.
AP VoteCast: Washington voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Washington made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.