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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…
DOJ lawyer in Seattle: 'America deserves better' than Barr
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal prosecutor in Seattle is accusing U.S. Attorney General William Barr of politicizing the Justice Department.
Parent: Son booted from online class for pro-Trump comment
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A school district in Tacoma, Washington, is investigating after a parent said her son was briefly kicked out of a virtual class chatroom for saying he admired President Donald Trump.
Nebraska prosecutor switches party after Dems criticize him
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska prosecutor who declined to file charges after a white bar owner fatally shot a Black man during protests last spring has switched political parties after Democrats criticized his han…
Davidson battles challenger Pellicciotti for treasurer job
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — State Treasurer Duane Davidson is a rare and endangered species as he seeks re-election in a race against Democrat Mike Pellicciotti.
Man arrested, charged with rape of woman at Portland bar
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man faces rape and other charges after authorities say he attacked a woman at one of Southeast Portland’s most popular bars more than a year ago.
Sheriff: Busiest year ever for volunteer search, rescue team
GRANITE FALLS, Wash. (AP) — Snohomish County search and rescue crews came to the aid of two hikers over the weekend in what the county sheriff's office says has been the busiest year ever recorded for the volunteer…
Columbia Basin communities awarded development grants
OLYMPIA — Six communities across the Columbia Basin are among the recipients of $10.8 million in Community Development Block Grants announced Monday by the Washington State Department of Commerce.
US judge: IRS can't keep coronavirus money from inmates
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A U.S. judge says the IRS can't keep withholding coronavirus relief payments from incarcerated people, potentially clearing the way for at least 80,000 checks totaling more than $100 million to …
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
21 MacArthur fellows awarded $625K in 'genius grants'
Writers, sociologists and scientists, a documentary filmmaker, a legal scholar and an environmental health advocate are among the luminaries named as this year’s MacArthur fellows. The John D. and Catherine T. MacA…
Driver of stolen vehicle found dead on highway after chase
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) — A driver of a stolen SUV was found shot to death after gunfire erupted during a chase early Tuesday morning.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
Prison official put on leave following wildfire evacuations
MADRAS, Ore. (AP) — A high ranking prison official at the Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras has been placed on leave amid a personnel investigation, the Department of Corrections confirmed Monday.
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Tuesday: