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More rain for Cascades, high winds for Columbia Basin this week
LEAVENWORTH — A second strong winter storm is projected to hit Washington this week, bringing heavy rains back to …
GOP gubernatorial candidate loses cop job in Republic
REPUBLIC, Wash. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp lost his race Tuesday night, and now says he also has lost his job as police chief in the small town of Republic.
Oregon reports nearly 600 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday there were 597 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the state.
Portland, Oregon, mayor declares win after tight contest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, declared victory Wednesday after a bruising campaign that sandwiched him between a tough challenger to his political left and anger from moderate voters and busi…
Idaho students have until Friday to seek emergency funds
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho education officials say so many people have applied for federal emergency money intended to help children learn during the coronavirus pandemic that they'll stop taking new applications af…
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:
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:
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…
Republicans poised to lose one of two statewide offices
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Republicans only hold two statewide elected positions in Washington state, and could soon be down to just one.
Oregon extends joint police command in election uncertainty
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday she will keep state troopers, sheriff’s deputies and police officers under a unified command for an additional 48 hours in Portland to handle protests ami…
Portland, Oregon, mayor hanging on after challenge from left
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, has declared victory after a bruising campaign that sandwiched him between a tough challenger to his political left and anger from moderate voters and business o…
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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.
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.
Strickland wins open 10th District U.S. House seat
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…