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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 …
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.
Arson suspect faces new charges over dead animals
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A man accused of intentionally setting a fire in Phoenix that contributed to the Almeda fire now faces added criminal charges surrounding the deaths of eight animals.
Washington state again fails to live-track murder hornet
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state officials said Monday they were again unsuccessful at live-tracking a “murder” hornet while trying to find and destroy a nest of the giant insects.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were: