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Q&A: Martinez, Thompson outline priorities for 13th District
EPHRATA — As Election Day approaches, voters across Central Washington's sprawling 13th Legislative District will …
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…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
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.
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.
Massachusetts foster parents could be first to unionize
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts could become home to the first union to successfully represent foster parents.
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.
Oregon reports 374 new COVID cases, 3 deaths
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials announced 374 new and presumptive COVID-19 cases on Thursday and three additional deaths from the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Tobacco tax and campaign contributions on Oregon's ballot
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two measures the Oregon Legislature placed on the Nov. 3 ballot for Oregonians to vote on include limiting campaign contributions and increasing tax on cigarettes, as well as creating a tax on el…
Seattle-area man infected twice with coronavirus
SEATTLE (AP) — Physicians and scientists say genetic testing of a Seattle-area nursing home resident shows the man has been infected twice with the coronavirus.