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Hansen overpass rebuild estimated to cost $15-17 million
MOSES LAKE — While a final cost hasn’t been determined, the new overpass at Hansen Road west of Moses Lake will co…
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…
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Man sentenced to 15 years for crime spree
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in four separate cases. The most recent involved a shooting near Vancouver Lake that prompted a manhunt for days.
Idaho voters OK amendment setting 35 legislative districts
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three members of Idaho's U.S. congressional delegation kept their seats and voters amended the state Constitution to permanently set the number of legislative districts at 35. Here is a summary …
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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.
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Schrier, Herrera Beutler hold early leads in House races
SEATTLE (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Democratic U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier held early leads Tuesday night after tough reelection fights in Washington's closely split 3rd and 8th Congressional Di…