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‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought
Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a statewide drought emergency Wednesday, marking the fourth consecuti…
Man shot by Vancouver police dies, officers on leave
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A man who was shot by Vancouver police during a stabbing Sunday has died at a hospital.
Government probes Microsoft's effort to boost diversity
Microsoft says the U.S. Labor Department is scrutinizing its efforts to boost Black employment and leadership at the tech company.
Bartell Drugs sold to Rite Aid for $95 million
SEATTLE (AP) — Bartell Drugs, one of the oldest companies in Washington state, is being sold to Rite Aid for $95 million.
Inslee, Culp spar over COVID-19 in only governor's debate
OLYMPIA, Wash (AP) — Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Loren Culp met in their first and only debate Wednesday night, disagreeing immediately over the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic…
Inslee, Culp spar over COVID-19 in only governor's debate
OLYMPIA, Wash (AP) — Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Loren Culp met in their first and only debate Wednesday night, disagreeing immediately over the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic…
Inslee, Culp meet in first and only governor's debate
OLYMPIA, Wash (AP) — Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Loren Culp met in their first and only debate Wednesday night, disagreeing immediately over the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
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 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:
Man sent to hospital instead of facing trial in wife's death
LA GRANDE, Ore. (AP) — An eastern Oregon man who was facing trial over the death of his wife has been sent to the state psychiatric hospital.
Oregon City mayor fights recall effort over protest comments
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of a Portland suburb said Tuesday he will not resign from the position amid an effort to recall him after comments in which he downplayed police brutality against African American…
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers:
Bartell Drugs sold to Rite Aid for $95 million
SEATTLE (AP) — Bartell Drugs, one of the oldest companies in Washington state, is being sold to Rite Aid for $95 million.
Little: Pandemic changing forever how residents live, work
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The way Idaho’s residents live and work is being changed forever by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Brad Little said Wednesday.
Inslee and Culp to meet in first and only governor's debate
OLYMPIA, Wash (AP) — Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Loren Culp will appear in their first and only debate Wednesday night.