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Cougars sweep Eagles and LMU in weekend matches
PULLMAN — The Washington State Cougars earned a pair of team victories as they defended their home court over the …
Oregon marks 600th COVID-19 death
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon marked a grim milestone on Tuesday as state health officials announced the state had surpassed 600 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
WA Lt. Gov at seminary school in California since September
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, who announced earlier this year that he wouldn’t seek re-election as he started the process of becoming a priest, has been on an unpaid leave of absence and li…
Thousands lose power in Pacific Northwest wind storm
SEATTLE (AP) — Thousands of people in Western Washington and some in Oregon were without power as high winds blew into the region Tuesday.
Phoenix FBI seeking ex-Arizona trooper in $9M fraud scheme
PHOENIX (AP) — The FBI is looking for a retired Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper who is wanted in connection with a $9 million fraud scheme.
Idaho school district bans anti-mask activist from property
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho school district has banned from its property or other school-sponsored events a right-wing political activist recently arrested for leading anti-mask protests.
Twitter to pay $100,000 over campaign finance violations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Twitter is the latest social media giant to pay for violations of Washington state’s campaign finance disclosure rules.
COVID, sex ed define Washington superintendent race
SEATTLE (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic and a controversial sex education mandate are casting a shadow over the race for Washington state education chief in the November election.
Young child hit, killed by truck in Beaverton parking lot
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — A young child died after a crash involving a truck at a Beaverton apartment complex parking lot, authorities said.
Oregon protest fallout dominates close Portland mayor race
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In most election cycles, America wouldn’t pay attention to the Portland, Oregon, mayoral race — but this isn’t a normal year.
Bellingham police investigate after swastikas posted
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Several businesses around Bellingham discovered swastika stickers posted on their windows over the weekend.
Police: Man attacked with machete in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man is recovering after a person with a machete attacked him in southeast Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
Suit: King County cop delivered teen into prostitution
SEATTLE (AP) — A woman is suing King County, saying nearly three decades ago an undercover sheriff’s detective drove her to a massage parlor knowing she was 17 and walking into an abusive situation.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
Mechanical problems likely cause of industrial plant fire
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Mechanical problems at a Tacoma industrial plant are the likely cause for a fire that triggered explosions and spewed toxic chemicals into the air early Sunday.
Lightning strikes Washington State Ferry
EDMONDS, Wash. (AP) — A Washington State Ferry was knocked out of service Saturday evening after it was struck by lightning, and repairs have kept it out of service into Sunday.