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NCW Tech Alliance to offer investment series
WENATCHEE — There’s a world of great ideas out there, just waiting for a little bit of extra money to make them fe…
No turning back in the state that pioneered voting by mail
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Running an election by mail is a major undertaking, involving the U.S. Postal Service, armies of volunteers and even librarians.
Quinault Indian Nation closes to visitors due to COVID-19
TAHOLAH, Wash. (AP) — The Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) is now closed to visitors in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases among households on the reservation.
Portland cops tear gas protesters attacking police station
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland used tear gas early Monday to scatter demonstrators who marched on a precinct station in another night of violence — hurling rocks, bottles, commercial-grade fireworks at of…
Fire set at police precinct as protesters gather in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A police precinct was set on fire during a protest in Portland, Oregon, prompting authorities to declare a riot and deploy tear gas to disperse the demonstrators.
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:
Pandemic adds risk to already dangerous job of firefighting
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Jon Paul was leery entering his first wildfire camp of the year late last month to fight three lightning-caused fires scorching parts of a Northern California forest that hadn’t burned in 40 ye…
Portland protest turns violent, federal police clear plaza
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal authorities on Saturday forced demonstrators away from a plaza near a federal building as dueling demonstrations in Portland by right-wing and left-wing protesters turned violent.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
Mississippi flag designs: Would they make good tattoos?
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After mothballing its old Confederate-themed state flag, Mississippi could choose a new one with a magnolia, a shield with wavy lines representing water, or an “edgy” representation of the Mis…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans
As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster prepared to announce the end of a coronavirus stay-at-home order, his top staff received an email from the state health department.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
30 coronavirus cases in outbreak at Bremerton hospital
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — More than 30 COVID-19 cases have been reported in an outbreak at a Bremerton hospital, state health officials said.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
Oregon, Washington respond to areas of outdoor overcrowding
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The north Oregon coast crowds have been overwhelming the state park sites this summer with highway traffic jams, illegal parking and overflowing trash bins amid the coronavirus pandemic, offic…