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Report: Washington has one of the 'worst-performing and least cost-effective highway systems'
(The Center Square) — The Reason Foundation’s 29th Annual Highway Report ranked Washington state dead last in thre…
More than half of Oregon voters have cast ballots
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With less than a week to go until Election Day, more than half of the registered voters in Oregon have already cast their ballots.
Young gray wolf from California spotted in Oregon
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A young member of California’s only known gray wolf pack has left the state and ventured into Oregon, wildlife officials said.
Officials: COVID-19 activity intensifying in Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — State health officials say a new COVID-19 report shows an increase in cases and hospitalizations throughout Washington.
Lawsuit planned over hunting, fishing at US wildlife refuges
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Trump administration is violating the Endangered Species Act by expanding hunting and fishing by 3,600 square miles (9,300 square kilometers) on the national wildlife refuge system and natio…
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers:
Deeper job cuts at Boeing as pandemic throttles air travel
Boeing said Wednesday that it will cut 7,000 more jobs as it continues to bleed money during a pandemic that has smothered demand for new airline planes.
Man gets 3 years for operating illegal butane honey oil lab
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A Bend-area man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for running an illegal butane honey oil, or BHO extraction lab, on rural Alfalfa-area property, authorities said.
Police investigating death near Eugene park footbridge
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Eugene police are investigating after finding a person dead under a park footbridge.
AG's letter halts order for people living in cars to move
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A letter from the Washington state Attorney General’s Office has halted the city of Olympia’s plans to order a community of vehicle residents to relocate.
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.