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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 …
New law to permit some public sleeping on city property
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — A city northeastern Oregon will soon allow people to sleep outside on city-owned property, provided it’s not in a park, parking lot, alley or sidewalk and within a designated eight-hour time …
Idaho governor eyes tax relief with budget surplus
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Potential tax relief, as well as investments in education and transportation, are on the table after tax revenue blew past projections for the third consecutive month, resulting in a projected $…
Man sues Idaho Falls, police over wrongful murder conviction
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A man has sued Idaho Falls and former members of the police department after he was wrongfully convicted for the 1996 rape and murder of Angie Dodge, authorities said.
Invasive insect found at Oregon nursery could pose threat
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — A dead spotted lanternfly, a destructive and invasive insect species, has been found at an Oregon nursery, state agricultural officials said.
Judge grounds US Air Force urban training plans in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Air Force violated environmental laws by not adequately studying how noise from military jets coordinating exercises with plain-clothed soldiers on the ground in Idaho could harm humans…
Decision pending on whether to replace West Seattle Bridge
SEATTLE (AP) — No high rise bridge to West Seattle for six years - that could be reality if Mayor Jenny Durkan decides to replace the cracking structure that’s been closed since March with a new bridge.
Portland mayor, challenger offer visions for city in debate
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland’s mayoral contenders delivered competing visions for the city during their first televised debate Thursday night.
Search underway for 2 people involved in murder, kidnapping
SKOKOMISH, Wash. (AP) — Police are searching for two people accused of kidnapping and murdering a woman and dumping her body near Lake Cushman.
Seattle’s Elephant Car Wash to shutter, sign to be saved
SEATTLE (AP) — Denny Triangle’s iconic pink elephant soon will have a new home.
Candidates for office to take part in chamber's online forum
Grant County residents will get a chance to hear from local candidates for public office about their positions on the issues Monday at an online forum organized by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce.
US officials: Climate change not a threat to rare wolverine
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials are withdrawing proposed protections for the snow-loving wolverine after determining the rare and elusive predator is not as threatened by climate change as once thoug…
Elderly man calls 911 to report he just killed his wife
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — An elderly woman was found dead inside her Bellevue home Thursday morning and her husband surrendered to police after calling to report killing her.
Oregon records largest yet one-day COVID-19 case count
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 484 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the state’s largest daily total since the the start of the pandemic.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were: