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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 …
'Unprecedented' Pacific Northwest fires near Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Winds gusting as high as 50 mph (80 kph) fanned dozens of catastrophic fires wildfires Wednesday across a large swath of Washington state and Oregon that rarely experiences such intense fire a…
Another protester charged with torching Seattle police cars
SEATTLE (AP) — Federal authorities have charged another person with setting police vehicles on fire during protests in Seattle.
'Unprecedented' Pacific Northwest fires approach Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Winds gusting as high as 50 mph (80 kph) fanned dozens of catastrophic fires wildfires Wednesday across a large swath of Washington state and Oregon that rarely experiences such intense fire a…
Clashes in Portland erupt again, police make 11 arrests
Protesters in Portland and police clashed near City Hall in Oregon’s largest city early Wednesday and police in a statement said that they made 11 arrests.
What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Walmart testing drones for deliveries in North Carolina city
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart launched a pilot program Wednesday using drones to deliver groceries and household essentials in a North Carolina city.
Explosive wildfires across California stoked by fierce winds
SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged unchecked across parts of the western U.S. on Wednesday amid gusty and dry conditions, but forecasters said some weather relief was in sight that could help firefighters o…
Ex-Portland detective demoted for misuse of car suing city
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Portland police detective who left the bureau last year after he was demoted for misusing his police car is suing the city of Portland, alleging racial discrimination.
Man traveling to see Trump admits to assaulting agents
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Washington state man who said he was traveling to see President Donald Trump has pleaded guilty to assaulting two Secret Service special agents in West Virginia.
Man sentenced for assaulting woman at federal courthouse
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Arizona man was sentenced to eight months in federal prison for assaulting another inmate by touching the woman’s inner thigh and buttocks, according to court documents.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
From heat to snow: Rocky Mountains see 60-degree plunge
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Summer came to an abrupt halt in parts of the Rocky Mountains on Tuesday as temperatures reaching into the 90s plunged about 60 degrees in less than 24 hours, with a powerful surge of cold air…
Montana governor sues postmaster general over mail delays
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Tuesday, arguing changes made to the postal service could affect the ability to vote by …
Judge appoints new Seattle police monitor after resignation
SEATTLE (AP) — The federal judge overseeing reforms in the Seattle Police Department has appointed a new monitor to oversee those efforts.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were: