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The U.S. is out of the World Cup, but the excitement continues for the final games
SEATTLE – The United States men's national team ended its World Cup tournament with a loss to Belgium 4-1 Monday a…
Idaho virus restrictions remain; schools get rapid testing
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of reopening the economy during the coronavirus pandemic for at least another two weeks, Gov. Brad Little said Thursday.
Boeing picks South Carolina over Seattle for 787 production
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing said Thursday it will shut down the original assembly line for its two-aisle 787 jetliner near Seattle and consolidate the plane's production in South Carolina as the airline industry tries to…
10th CD draws two Democratic women in race for open seat
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The next representative of Washington’s 10th congressional district will be a Democratic woman, with voters deciding between two candidates who would each represent a first for the state if el…
Pacific Power utility sued over devastating Oregon wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three Pacific Northwest law firms have filed a class action lawsuit against the Pacific Power utility and its parent company, claiming they failed to shut down its power lines despite historic…
Boeing to combine production of 787 jet in South Carolina
Boeing said Thursday that it will consolidate production of its two-aisle 787 jetliner in South Carolina and shut down the original assembly line for the plane near Seattle.
Large gasoline spill on Harbor Island prompts evacuations
SEATTLE (AP) — A large gasoline spill is prompting some evacuations and causing a huge traffic mess on Harbor Island Thursday morning.
Man who beat motel owner sentenced to psychiatric hospital
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A La Pine man has been sentenced to 20 years in the state psychiatric hospital for brutally beating a 70-year-old woman in a racist attack last year.
Man found dead in Portland homeless camp
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police say a man was found dead in a Southwest Portland homeless camp.
Young woman shot near Edmonds market dies
EDMONDS, Wash. (AP) — A 20-year-old Mountlake Terrace woman has died after someone shot her outside an Edmonds market in an incident that also wounded two others Tuesday afternoon.
Oregon's public records advocate resgins
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's public records advocate has resigned after clashing with the state board she chairs over its efforts to make her office more independent from the governor.
Lawsuits challenge Virginia's sexual orientation protections
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A conservative legal group has filed lawsuits challenging a new Virginia law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Edmonds police search for man who shot 3 people at market
EDMONDS, Wash. (AP) — A search was underway in Edmonds after three people were shot at a market on Highway 99.