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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 …
Portland: Contractor created false woman-owned business
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City of Portland said Wednesday it will fine the owners of a painting contractor $20,000, saying they created a “front company” in order to qualify as a woman-owned business.
Teen hiker missing near Mount St. Helens found by searchers
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A Vancouver teen who was missing for more than 24 hours after going on a hike with family was found by searchers, The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook.
Washington's minimum wage to increase to $13.69 in 2021
TUMWATER, Wash. (AP) — Washington state’s minimum wage is increasing 19 cents to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2021, the first increase determined by inflation instead of a voter-approved ballot measure that det…
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.
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.
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers:
Two teens charged in fatal shooting of eastern Idaho man
AMMON, Idaho (AP) — Two teenagers have been charged with first-degree murder following the shooting death of an eastern Idaho man, officials said.
Portland asks US to rescind deputization of city police
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland has asked U.S. officials to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers in Oregon's largest city as part of the response to ongoing protests in the city.
FAA chief tests changes to Boeing's grounded 737 Max
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, a former military and airline pilot, said Wednesday that he liked what he saw during a two-hour test flight of Boeing’s revamped 737 Max jetliner, a key step as the …
FAA chief will test changes to Boeing's grounded 737 Max
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is scheduled to test-fly Boeing’s revamped 737 Max jetliner on Wednesday as his agency considers whether to allow the plane to return to flight after two deadly crash…
Portland police tow protest vehicle with shields, helmets
Protesters in Portland have been arrested after police told them not to go on the property of a public safety building and officers towed towed a vehicle that had shields, helmets, gas masks and paintball guns that…
Medford, local police facing suits after homeless camp sweep
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — Eight people arrested by the Medford Police Department during a recent homeless camp sweep say they plan to sue the city, its police department and Jackson County.
Officials confirm 3 new sightings of Asian giant hornets
BLAINE, Wash. (AP) — Officials confirmed three new sightings of Asian giant hornets in Whatcom County, increasing to 12 the number that have been reported there.
Columbia River management plan completed
The federal agencies responsible for overseeing the Columbia River have agreed on a management plan that will balance power generation and the needs of wildlif…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 10PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were: