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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…
Idaho governor orders return to come COVID-19 restrictions
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Monday ordered a return to some restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus as intertwined health care systems across the state showed early signs of buckling.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little orders return to some COVID-19 restrictions amid surging cases, hospital strain
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little orders return to some COVID-19 restrictions amid surging cases, hospital strain.
Officials encourage vigilance on election misinformation
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Elections officials in Washington on Monday touted security enhancements made over the years and the state’s long history of voting by mail as reasons voters should be confident heading into E…
Under Trump, US no longer leads world on refugee protections
For decades, America led the world in humanitarian policies by creating a sanctuary for the oppressed, admitting more refugees annually than all other countries combined.
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…
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…
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.
Wood-screw spill on I-90 causes multiple flat tires
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. (AP) — Multiple motorists ended up with flat tires Sunday after a truck lost a load of wood screws on Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Pass, officials said.
Software developer pleads guilty to COVID-19 fraud scheme
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for carrying out a scheme to defraud several COVID-19 relief programs, according to federal prosecutors.
Government grant seeks to help small-scale meat processors
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Department of Agriculture is offering COVID-19 relief grants to small-scale meat processors to help them cover costs of boosting capacity during the pandemic.
Monday deadline for registering to vote online
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Voters in Washington state will have until the end of the day on Monday to register to vote online or by mail and to update existing voter registration.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
Second-snowiest October day on record for Spokane area
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Roads in the Spokane area were slick and some lost power throughout the city Friday after a record-breaking 4.7 inches (11.9 centimeters) of snow fell in the region.
Seattle LGBTQ Commission calls on mayor to resign
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle LGBTQ Commission has called on Mayor Jenny Durkan to resign, joining the Seattle Human Rights Commission in taking that stance.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were: