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WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of po…
New Columbia River Gorge fire starts, prompting evacuations
THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — A new fire that ignited in the Columbia River Gorge has forced residents of the Rowena area east of Hood River, Oregon, to evacuate.
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 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:
Oregon gov. declares state of emergency due to wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday declared a state of emergency because of what she called the imminent threat of wildfire across state.
Oregon reports 11 new COVID-19 deaths
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority on Wednesday reported 11 new deaths related to the coronavirus, pushing the state’s death toll to 408.
Canadian mining company sues US over Idaho water pollution
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Canadian company seeking U.S. approval for three open-pit gold mines in central Idaho is suing the U.S. government, contending U.S. officials are allowing water pollution at the already heavil…
Federal appeals panel says state can protect Hanford workers
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — A federal appeals court has unanimously ruled that Washington has a right to create laws giving employees of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation easier access to health benefits if they become il…
Washingon gov. declares state of emergency over wildfires
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statewide emergency proclamation on Wednesday because of multiple wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington, as well as the Olympic Peninsula.
Inslee orders more COVID-19 testing for farm workers
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday updated his coronavirus proclamation so that it requires agricultural employers to test their workforce broadly when health officials identify an outbre…
Environmental group sues Idaho prison over pollution claims
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Correction is being sued in federal court by an environmental group that says a north-central Idaho prison is dumping pollution into the waterways that feed the Snake Riv…
COVID: Oregonians can apply for $500 state stimulus check
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregonians still waiting for their unemployment benefits can apply for a one-time payment of $500 beginning Wednesday.
Idaho governor calls special session due to pandemic
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday called the part-time Legislature back into a special session due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Slade Gorton, former Republican U.S. senator from Washington state, dies at 92
SEATTLE (AP) — Slade Gorton, former Republican U.S. senator from Washington state, dies at 92.