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What's happening in the Pacific Northwest? For information and details regarding Northwest news, see our articles below.

Updated 14 hours, 39 minutes ago

Washington wolf population climbs to record high after 17% annual increase

OLYMPIA — Washington’s gray wolf population grew by more than 17% in 2025, reaching its highest level since wolves…

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Tortured pet videos posted on social media; woman arrested

KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana woman has been arrested after images and videos posted to social media of cats and dogs being hanged and skinned were reported to police.

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
ID Lottery

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Wednesday:

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 10PM' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were:

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing

The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday -- as the shots are poised to begin key final testing.

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Idaho appeals ballot initiative ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to put on hold a district court order forcing the state to count online signatures for an initiative backers hope to get on the November b…

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Police: Man who killed Bothell officer claimed self-defense

SEATTLE (AP) — A man arrested in the fatal shooting of a suburban Seattle police officer claimed he fired in self-defense to keep his car, gun and marijuana from being seized, court documents filed Wednesday said.

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game

ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Judge upholds business closures in water park case

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-home order and system of reopening businesses in phases is within his authority to protect the public, a federal judge has ruled.

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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: