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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…
Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing
DENVER (AP) — A former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate was indicted Tuesday in the murder of Jonelle Matthews, a 12-year-old Colorado girl whose disappearance after a holiday concert in 1984 was a mystery fo…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Oregon killing suspect killed by cops had gun in pocket
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Four officers fired over 30 rounds at Portland, Oregon, fugitive Michael Reinoehl after they cornered him in his car Sept. 3 outside a Washington apartment complex where he had been hiding out…
FBI seeking former Arizona DPS officer in a $9M fraud scheme
PHOENIX (AP) — The FBI is looking for a retired Arizona Department of Public Safety officer who is wanted in connection with a $9 million fraud scheme.
1 killed, thousands lose power in Northwest wind storm
SEATTLE (AP) — One person died after a tree fell on them and thousands of people in western Washington were without power as high winds blew into the region Tuesday.
Idaho coronavirus cases rise, doctors urge careful behavior
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho health care experts say coronavirus is increasing as kids are returning to school — but most of the new infections aren't happening in school buildings.
Inslee: 5 Washington counties can relax virus restrictions
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says five counties in central and eastern Washington still under the tightest COVID-19 restrictions will be allowed to resume more activity and open more services.
Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing
DENVER (AP) — A former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate was indicted Tuesday in the murder of Jonelle Matthews, a 12-year-old Colorado girl whose disappearance after a holiday concert in 1984 was a mystery fo…
Former longshot candidate for Idaho governor indicted in 1984 killing of Colorado girl
DENVER (AP) — Former longshot candidate for Idaho governor indicted in 1984 killing of Colorado girl.
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.