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Sheriffs warn new state law could harm public safety, decrease prosecution rate
(The Center Square) - Sheriffs and police chiefs across Washington state are turning off their agencies’ automatic…
Coronavirus complicates wildfire evacuations on West Coast
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as destructive
Death toll from wildfires reaches 33 on the West Coast
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Nearly all of the dozens of people reported missing after a devastating blaze in southern Oregon have been accounted for, authorities said, as crews continued to battle wildfires that have killed…
Latest: Most missing now accounted for in Oregon blaze
The Latest on wildfires in the U.S. West (all times local):
Black scientists highlight racism in the lab and the field
WASHINGTON (AP) — University of Washington ecologist Christopher Schell is studying how coronavirus shutdowns have affected wildlife in Seattle and other cities. But when planning fieldwork, he also thinks about ho…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:
Family believes boy died in fire trying to save grandmother
LYONS, Ore. (AP) — The fire was 15 miles away, so the Oregon family went to sleep but planned to leave soon.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Latest: Washington governor blames climate change for fires
The Latest on wildfires in the U.S. West (all times local):
Judge OKs NORPAC settlement with farms
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A bankruptcy judge has approved a settlement agreement between the former NORPAC Foods processing company and some 100 member farms, which means they’ll collectively receive $4.5 million.
Dozens missing as firefighters battle two large Oregon fires
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters battled two large wildfires Friday that threatened to merge near the most populated part of Oregon, including the suburbs of Portland, and the governor said dozens of peo…
State Supreme Court clears way for second sheriff recall bid
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has cleared the path for signature-gathering to begin in a second recall effort against Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney.
Assaults continue at Washington psychiatric hospital
SEATTLE (AP) — As coronavirus cases spike at Washington state's largest psychiatric hospital, workers are pleading with officials to save them not just from the disease, but also from the violence that continues to…
Audit: State failing vulnerable kids on mental health care
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A new state audit says Oregon is failing to make sure vulnerable children and families are receiving needed mental health care through the Oregon Health Plan, even as taxpayers give millions o…
Idaho governor restores $99 million in education funding
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. Brad Little on Friday restored $99 million in K-12 education funding he cut earlier this year amid budget shortfall concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic.