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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…
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.
Mayor: US Marshals probing protester's shooting at protest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating after a protester was hospitalized in critical condition over the weekend after being hit in the head by a weapon fired by a federal law enforcement …
Deputy shot, Idaho authorities search for suspect
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A sheriff's deputy was shot and injured Monday morning and law enforcement officers warned some residents near the rural town of Star to shelter in place while they searched for the suspect.
Man files racial discrimination suit against city, officers
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A 27-year-old Vancouver man is suing the city and two local police officers for what he says was illegal entry into his home and racial discrimination.
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
Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Churches amid the pandemic: Some outbreaks, many challenges
NEW YORK (AP) — Crowded bars and house parties have been identified as culprits in spreading the coronavirus. Meat packing plants, prisons and nursing homes are known hot spots. Then there’s the complicated case of…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
Oregon reports more than 400 new coronavirus cases
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials on Saturday reported 409 new coronavirus cases.
Tear gas used on Portland protesters, 1 man injured
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal law enforcement officers used tear gas and crowd-control munitions on people protesting near Portland's federal courthouse during a protest that started Saturday night, Portland police…
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:
Final body recovered from Idaho airplane collision over lake
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say they have recovered the final body of eight people killed when two airplanes collided over a scenic mountain lake in Idaho on July 5.
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Sunday: