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Q&A: Martinez, Thompson outline priorities for 13th District
EPHRATA — As Election Day approaches, voters across Central Washington's sprawling 13th Legislative District will …
Famed Seattle DJ Pat O'Day dies at 85
SEATTLE (AP) — Longtime disc jockey, concert promoter and Seafair race announcer Pat O’Day has died. He was 85 years old.
COVID result cuts short 1st Alaska cruise of stunted season
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The first cruise in an already decimated southeast Alaska cruise season came to a devastating end Wednesday when a small ship carrying 36 passengers returned to Juneau because one of the gu…
Top-two primary narrows candidates for governor, other races
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The governor’s race in November is set, and Democrats appear to be the top two candidates in both the lieutenant governor’s race and the 10th Congressional District following Washington’s top-…
Idaho governor to call special session due to COVID-19
Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Wednesday that he’ll call a special session in late August due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Police declare riot in Portland as unruly protests continue
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A riot was declared early Wednesday during demonstrations in Portland after authorities said people set fires and barricaded public roadways.
Auditors issue critical report for Pullman-Moscow airport
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington state auditors have issued a critical report on the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, saying bookkeepers used outdated accounting templates and misreported some figures by millions o…
Man drowns in Yakima River Canyon
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A Toppenish man drowned in the Yakima River Canyon, officials said.
These food-related industries have had the most COVID-19 outbreaks in Washington
OLYMPIA — Food-related industries have had the most COVID-19 outbreaks, according to a state report released Tuesday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
Jay Inslee advances to November election for governor in Washington state
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jay Inslee advances to November election for governor in Washington state.
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Judge orders trial tied to discovery of missing kids' bodies
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A judge ruled Tuesday there’s enough evidence for a man to go to trial after the bodies of his new wife’s two children were found buried on his Idaho property. The bizarre case involving doomsda…
US Rep. Denny Heck advances to the November ballot in lieutenant governor primary
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — US Rep. Denny Heck advances to the November ballot in lieutenant governor primary.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were: