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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…
Slade Gorton, former Washington US senator, dies at 92
SEATTLE (AP) — Slade Gorton, a patrician and cerebral politician from Washington state who served as a U.S. Senate Republican leader before he was ousted by the growing Seattle-area liberal electorate in 2000, has …
Editorial Roundup: Idaho
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from Idaho newspapers:
Oversight body investigating 40 protest policing complaints
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland, Oregon’s independent police oversight body has opened investigations into over 40 complaints related to protest policing.
Portland protesters set fire to county government building
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters in Portland broke out the windows of a county government building, sprayed lighter fluid inside and set a fire in a demonstration that started Tuesday night and ended Wednesday morn…
Coast Guard searches for missing boater
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard was searching waters off Whatcom and Skagit counties for man reported missing between La Conner and Blaine, according to a press release from the 13th District Pacific …
Authorities: Vancouver man died accidentally in ravine fall
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a Vancouver, Washington man who was found dead at the bottom of a ravine last week in Clackamas, Oregon, died accidentally.
Police search for man involved in deadly Seattle shooting
SEATTLE (AP) — Police are searching for a gunman following a deadly shooting at a bus stop in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood Monday night.
Idaho signs on for Trump's unemployment benefit bump
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Some Idaho residents will be able to get up to an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits under President Donald Trump's supplemental plan, Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Monday, but the st…
Seattle police officer arrested, accused of assault
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle police officer was arrested in connection with an alleged assault, according to the Seattle Police Department.
Suspect sought in beating of driver in Portland near protest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday said they have identified a suspect accused of punching and kicking a man to the ground after he crashed his pickup truck on a sidewalk near ongoing demon…
Washington health officials report 576 new COVID-19 cases
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Department of Health on Sunday reported 576 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 15 deaths.
Crews make progress on Columbia River Gorge fire
Authorities say a wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge that has destroyed dozens of structures is 65% contained.
Mercy Corps CEO named after ex-CEO resigned under pressure
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Mercy Corps has a new CEO, replacing a leader who resigned last year over the international relief agency’s handling of credible child abuse accusations against one of its founders.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
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: