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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…
Police: Boise man dies after being hit while crossing street
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise police say a 38-year-old man was hit and killed while crossing a city street Sunday night.
COVID-19 is ‘a crisis within a crisis’ for homeless people
PHOENIX (AP) — Nearly 200 tents stand inches apart on the scorching gravel lots, many covered in blankets for an extra layer of relief from the desert sun. Outside, their occupants sit on hot ground or in folding c…
Portland police tear gas protesters attacking station
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland used tear gas early Monday to scatter demonstrators who hurled rocks, bottles and commercial-grade fireworks at officers and set fires in the streets as they marched on a pr…
Riot declared outside Portland public safety building
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police forced protesters away from a law enforcement building in Oregon's biggest city early Sunday, as efforts to stop the demonstrators from gathering at the building seemingly fell apart.
Small fire burns south of Old Faithful in Yellowstone park
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (AP) — A lightning-caused fire is burning just south of the Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, park officials said Sunday.
Riot declared during fiery Portland protest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police have declared a riot after fires were started amid protests against racial injustice.
Riot declared after fire started amid Portland protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police have declared a riot after a fire was started amid protests against racial injustice.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
Woman, child killed in car crash on Warm Springs Reservation
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (AP) — A Warm Springs woman and a 5-year-old girl were killed and a 10-year-old boy was seriously hurt in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 26, police said.
Coos Bay Speedway liquor license suspended over virus rules
COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has suspended the alcohol licensee of Coos Bay Speedway Enterprises, saying they violated public health social distancing and face covering requirements.
11 people rescued after 2 boats crash near Astoria
ASTORIA, Wash. (AP) — Boaters rescued 11 people from the Columbia River after two boats crashed near Astoria, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
COVID: Oregon will apply for federal lost wages assistance
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Employment Department
Crowd shatters glass to get to Idaho House session on virus
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Angry, maskless spectators forced themselves into the Idaho House special session on the coronavirus pandemic Monday, shattering a glass door, rushing into the gallery that had limited seating b…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Portland police tear gas protesters attacking station
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland used tear gas early Monday to scatter demonstrators who hurled rocks, bottles and commercial-grade fireworks at officers and set fires in the streets as they marched on a pr…