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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…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Public lands chief hangs on despite nomination getting nixed
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A former oil industry attorney will continue calling the shots for a government agency that oversees nearly a quarter-billion public acres in the U.S. West, despite the White House saying ove…
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…
Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office
PHOENIX (AP) — With the Trump administration openly trying to undermine mail-in voting this fall, some election officials around the country are hoping to bypass the
Cities sue Census Bureau over ending 2020 head count early
More than a half-dozen cities, counties and civil right groups sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, saying there was no justification for its decision to cut the 2020 census short by a month, and it will lead …
Washington, Pennsylvania lead lawsuits over postal changes
SEATTLE (AP) — The attorneys general of Washington and Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that they are leading states suing to block service changes at the U.S. Postal Service, even as the
Police: People try to flood Portland police union building
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say people marched to the police union building in Portland, Oregon, Monday night and tried to break into the facility.
Idaho reports 1st case of inflammatory pediatric syndrome
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho hospital on Tuesday reported the state's first case of a pediatric inflammatory illness associated with the new coronavirus.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 10PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were: