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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 man sentenced to nearly 10 years for rape, assault
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland man was sentenced to nearly a decade in prison for the assault and rape of a homeless woman he lured to a vacant home last year, prosecutors said.
Search for missing 2-year-old boy continues in Eagle
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities are still searching for a 2-year-old boy who went missing near Boise Wednesday, the Ada County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
Idaho restrictions remain; governor encourages flu shots
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will remain under restrictions in the fourth and final stage of reopening during the coronavirus pandemic for at least another two weeks, Gov. Brad Little said Thursday.
Toddler killed after falling off lawn mower
TOUTLE, Wash. (AP) — A two-year-old child was killed in a lawnmower accident in Cowlitz County, Washington.
Ferry service increased for isolated Point Roberts
POINT ROBERTS, Wash. (AP) — The Port of Bellingham is increasing temporary ferry service to the isolated enclave of Point Roberts, Washington.
Man who fatally shot manager at workplace pleads guilty
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Woodburn man accused of fatally shooting his former boss pleaded guilty to the killing Wednesday and was sentenced to life in prison.
Washington AG sues Juul, saying it targets minors
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against vaping giant Juul Labs, saying the country’s largest e-cigarette company targets underage consumers.
King County Council ousts law enforcement oversight director
SEATTLE (AP) — The Metropolitan King County Council has voted 5-4 to not extend the contract of the civilian director of the county’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO), after praising her work but saying w…
State reaches lowest testing positivity rate in 2 months
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The rate of positive coronavirus tests in Oregon dropped to 4.4%, the lowest it has been in two months, officials from the state’s health authority said Wednesday.
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from Idaho newspapers:
Portland protests set up clash between journalists, police
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The beam of a police officer’s flashlight swept across a group of 15 people standing on the sidewalk in downtown Portland, Oregon, recording and taking photos of the nightly protests that have…
Fast-growing wildfire destroys 5 homes near Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A fast-growing wildfire near Yakima has destroyed five homes, and firefighters were bracing for windy conditions on Wednesday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 10PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were:
Seattle mayor asks state Supreme Court to stop recall effort
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is arguing that the push to recall her is based on a policy disagreement, not a violation of any law or standard, and her lawyers say the petitioners leading the recall hav…
Portland chief: Violent protests come 'at increased cost'
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland's police chief has denounced protesters who broke windows and set a fire to a business in the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives, labeling the events an escalati…