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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…
Idaho healthcare leaders plead for coronavirus mask mandate
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Healthcare leaders pleaded for a statewide mask mandate on Tuesday, saying it's the best way to slow a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.
Suburban Seattle officers shot, 1 fatally; suspect arrested
BOTHELL, Wash. (AP) — Investigators said Tuesday they are looking into what prompted gunfire that left one police officer dead and another injured during an overnight pursuit in a Seattle suburb.
Boeing sold 1 plane last month amid pandemic, Max grounding
Boeing reported Tuesday that customers canceled orders for 60 of its grounded 737 Max jets in June, and the aircraft maker removed another 123 planes from its backlog because of doubts that the deals will be comple…
Idaho man charged with 5 felonies after deputy shot, wounded
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man was charged with five felonies after he allegedly fled from authorities and shot a police officer twice after being pulled over on a stolen motorcycle.
Care home refused free tests. Now, nearly everyone has virus
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — It was meant to be a last line of defense to protect the most vulnerable as the coronavirus spread across the United States: Montana officials offered free testing in May for staff and reside…
Washington officials revise COVID-19 deaths by 39
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington officials have reduced the number of coronavirus deaths in the state by 39.
FAA: Landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho can crack
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials say the nose landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho and flown all over the world could fail and cause the 10-seat aircraft to overturn on landings or takeoffs.
Wedge wolf pack attacks 7 cattle in northeast Washington
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Wedge wolf pack in northeast Washington has attacked seven more cattle, bringing the number of depredations by the pack to nearly a dozen since May 11.
Police catch suspect in killing of officer in Seattle suburb
BOTHELL, Wash. (AP) — A man who killed one police officer and wounded another while fleeing from a traffic stop in a Seattle suburb was found hiding on a nearby rooftop and arrested without incident early Tuesday, …
Teen injured in shooting at Target in Renton, Washington
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting Monday evening that injured one teenager inside a Renton area Target.
Police: 1 officer dead, another hurt in pursuit shooting
BOTHELL, Wash. (AP) — One officer was fatally shot and another was wounded in Washington during a traffic stop, officials said.
Judge: Women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
2 killed, 1 in critical condition after fight in Bellevue
Two men are dead and another man is in critical condition after a shooting and stabbing Saturday night in Bellevue, authorities
Masks outside part of new Oregon COVID-19 safety measures
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Monday announced two new statewide COVID-19 safety mandates — a ban on indoor social gatherings of more than 10 people and a requirement that people wear face coverings …
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were: