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Police report 2 separate shootings in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police responded to reports of two shootings that happened in the span of 10 minutes Friday night.
Pool of West Nile positive mosquitoes found in Idaho
PRAIRIE, Idaho (AP) — A pool of West Nile positive mosquitoes was found in Elmore County Friday.
Man who dropped overdose victim at hospital pleads guilty
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Port Townsend, Washington, man who left a heroin overdose victim in a car outside a hospital emergency room pleaded guilty Friday to drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession charges.
Idaho church removes glass window of Confederate general
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise’s Cathedral of the Rockies and regional church leaders officially “deconsecrated” and removed a stained glass window of a Confederate general during a service Friday.
States race to pass policing reforms after Floyd's death
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The death of George Floyd and widespread protests over racial injustice have prompted several states to move at a lightning pace to pass significant policing reform proposals that in some cases…
State reports 11 cases of inflammatory pediatric syndrome
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Health authorities in Washington on Friday said there are now 11 cases of a pediatric inflammatory illness associated with the new coronavirus that have been reported in the state.
Utah protesters face charges with potential life sentence
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Some Black Lives Matter protesters in Salt Lake City could face up to life in prison if they’re convicted of splashing red paint and smashing windows during a protest, a potential punishment t…
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
State Sen. Marko Liias advances to November ballot in lieutenant governor primary
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — State Sen. Marko Liias advances to November ballot in lieutenant governor primary.
Inslee releases virus guidelines for nursing home visitors
SEATTLE (AP) — Calling it a “big step forward,” Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced how visitors may return to nursing homes and other long term care operations — six months after the country's first known corona…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
Portland protests persist as some bring flashes of violence
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters in Portland, Oregon, defied police orders to disperse and threw rocks, frozen or hard-boiled eggs and commercial-grade fireworks at officers as unrest in the Northwest city continue…
Oregon lawmakers return to big deficit, police questions
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Legislature will meet for its second special session of 2020 beginning Monday to try to fix a $1.2 billion revenue hole due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.