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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 …
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 'Pick 4 10PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
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.
State Supreme Court rejects effort to recall Seattle mayor
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington’s Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
Air quality advisory again issued for much of Oregon
BEND, Ore. (AP) — Diminished air quality has returned to much Oregon because of wildfire smoke, reaching unhealthy levels in the central and southern parts of the state.
Washington eviction moratorium extended through Dec. 31
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday extended the state’s eviction moratorium through the end of the year, expressing concerns about housing insecurity during the ongoing coronavirus pandemi…
Idaho's economy improves, but COVID-19 deaths hit 500
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's economic rebound following a shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic is third-best in the nation based on the unemployment rate. But the tradeoff has come with the worst positive CO…
State has fined 11 businesses over COVID-19 mask mandate
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — State investigators have fined 11 Washington businesses for allegedly failing to enforce portions of the state’s face mask mandate, according to a release Wednesday from the Department of Labor…
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.
Bend: Wildfire refugees can live temporarily on private land
BEND, Ore. (AP) — The Bend City Council has unanimously voted to allow families displaced by the state’s wildfire to park their RVs and trailers temporarily on private land while they rebuild.
West Virginia site chosen for high-speed travel facility
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Virgin Hyperloop One will build a certification center in West Virginia for the high-speed transportation concept that uses enclosed pods to zip passengers underground at over 600 mph (960 …
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…
Authorities investigate killing of grizzly bear in E. Idaho
ASHTON, Idaho (AP) — Wildlife officials are investigating the killing of a federally protected grizzly bear in eastern Idaho near Yellowstone National Park that had been part of a research study.