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Adams County ballot features competitive federal, state and local races
RITZVILLE — Filing week has closed in Adams County, and voters will see a crowded and competitive ballot in the 20…
Idaho gov urges 'personal responsibility' as COVID spreads
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's coronavirus cases are rising fast and hospitals are seeing an influx of COVID-19 patients, Gov. Brad Little said Thursday.
Small plane crashes in strip mall parking lot, pilot injured
PUYALLUP (AP) — Authorities say the pilot of a small plane crashed Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of a Pierce County strip mall shopping center.
Former cop-turned-model charged with workers' comp fraud
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A former small town police chief has been charged with fraud for collecting workers' compensation benefits while working in the world of pinup models.
Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch huge swaths of the U.S. West Coast have exposed millions of people to hazardous pollution levels, causing emergency room visits …
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Thursday:
Researchers discover fossils of new species in Arizona
PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Researchers have discovered fossils of a tiny burrowing reptile among a vast expanse of petrified wood in eastern Arizona.
Mitt Romney calls for US commission to deal with wildfires
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah announced legislation Thursday to establish a national commission focused on diminishing future wildfire disasters.
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Friday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Justices strike down Eyman's $30 car tab initiative
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously struck down Tim Eyman’s Initiative 976, a measure that would have steeply discounted the price of car registrations at $30 while gutting transport…
Seattle officer burned by thrown piece of burning lumber
SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities say a Seattle Police officer was burned after a man threw a burning piece of lumber inside the officer’s cruiser.
Public lands official defends job despite judge's ruling
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The top official at the U.S. Bureau of Land Management said Thursday he’s still working despite a federal judge ruling he’s illegally holding the position.
Former roommate of accused Capital One hacker sentenced
SEATTLE (AP) — The former roommate of a woman accused of hacking Capital One banking company and at least 30 other organizations has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally possessing firearms, accordi…
Massachusetts foster parents could be first to unionize
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts could become home to the first union to successfully represent foster parents.
Oakland, Portland sue over use of federal agents at protests
The cities of Oakland and Portland, Oregon have sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department, alleging that the agencies are overstepping constitutional limits in their use of federal la…