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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 …
Washington governor says nearly 600,000 acres scorched
MALDEN, Wash. (AP) — Wildfires have scorched nearly 937 square miles (2,426 kilometers) in Washington state this week, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday as he toured the devastated remains of the town of Malden.
Latest: California sees 6 of top 20 largest fires in history
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Idaho officials seize 34 venomous snakes from Boise home
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho officials seized 34 venomous snakes from the home of a 25-year-old man in Boise.
Stunned residents tour Oregon town devastated by wildfires
PHOENIX, Ore. (AP) — Stunned residents of the small Oregon town of Phoenix walked through a scene of devastation Thursday after one of the state's many wildfires wiped out much of their community, including a mobil…
States ask judge to reverse changes at US Postal Service
SEATTLE (AP) — A group of states suing over service cuts at the U.S. Postal Service is asking a federal judge to immediately undo some of them, saying the integrity of the upcoming election is at stake.
The Latest: California fire damages about 2,000 structures
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Portland mayor bans cops from using tear gas during protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland on Thursday ordered police in Oregon's largest city to stop using tear gas for crowd control during the frequently violent protests that have racked the city for more tha…
The Latest: California wildfire largest on state record
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The Latest: Wyoming wildfire near Yellowstone grows
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AP PHOTOS: Wildfires race through dry, windy California
Over the last month, California wildfires have chased thousands of families from their homes, destroyed more than 3,600 buildings, blackened huge expanses of land and killed 12 people.
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from Idaho newspapers:
Letters reveal public distaste for booze in JFK White House
BOSTON (AP) — It was a tempest in a teapot — or, more accurately, a whiskey tumbler.
Puyallup man arrested for setting fire along SR 167
PUYALLUP, Wash. (AP) — Washington State Patrol says a 36-year-old Puyallup man was arrested for setting a fire on a median on SR-167 Wednesday afternoon.
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 'Lucky Lines' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were: