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WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of po…
Seattle police say person was struck by vehicle at protest
SEATTLE (AP) — Police were investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle at a protest in front of the Seattle police West Precinct building late Tuesday.
More than half of Washington's voters have returned ballots
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — One week out from Election Day, more than half of Washington state's more than 4.8 million voters have already cast their votes.
Washington joins multi-state review pact on COVID-19 vaccine
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington is among a handful of Western states that have joined California in a pact to independently review the safety and efficacy of any coronavirus vaccine that is ultimately approved by …
Man arrested in fatal assault of woman at Tulalip casino
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Police officers in Pierce County on Monday arrested a Spanaway man for investigation of murder after a woman was fatal assaulted outside a Tulalip casino Friday night.
Driver hits pedestrian after fleeing state patrol
SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — A 74-year-old man is in critical condition after a vehicle struck him following a police chase on Interstate 5 near SeaTac.
Confederate flag not welcome in Oregon historic cemeteries
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — A state commission has voted to recommend that the Confederate flag no longer be allowed in Oregon’s historic cemeteries.
COVID-19 infections causing health care worker shortages
COVID-19 cases are surging in rural places across the Mountain States and Midwest, and when it hits health care workers, ready reinforcements aren’t easy to find.
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:
New Hampshire sues Monsanto over PCB contamination
New Hampshire filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the agrochemical giant Monsanto over what it says has been widespread PCB pollution in the state that has fouled waterways and found its way into the wildlife include s…
Coronavirus deaths are rising again in the US, as feared
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again, just as health experts had feared, and cases are climbing in practically every state, despite assurances from President Don…
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:
Scientists remove 98 'murder hornets' in Washington state
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Workers from the state Department of Agriculture managed to destroy the first nest of so-called murder hornets discovered in the U.S. without suffering any stings or other injuries, the agency…
Man pleads no contest to child sex abuse in plea deal
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) — An 18-year-old Sweet Home man has pleaded no contest to two counts of first-degree sex abuse in Linn County Circuit Court.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Tuesday: