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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…
Violence mars Portland protests, frustrates Black community
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters in this liberal, predominantly white city have taken to the streets peacefully every day for more than five weeks to decry police brutality. But violence by smaller groups is dividi…
Portland, Oregon, protest turns violent; several arrested
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Several people were arrested after a demonstration turned violent in downtown Portland and resulted in damage to two government buildings, authorities said Friday.
Man arrested on murder charges related to human remains
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Salem man is facing murder charges after police say they linked him to human remains found in a crawl space of a Salem duplex.
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of man
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A Longview woman charged with attempted murder in the shooting of her boyfriend entered a not guilty plea Thursday.
Human remains found near Mount Rainier National Park
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered near the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park.
2-year-old killed in hit-and-run; police seek pick-up
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (AP) — A 2-year-old died Thursday after being struck on a Milwaukie residential street by a motorist that then fled.
Inslee requires masks in all businesses, pauses reopening process statewide
OLYMPIA – Businesses will no longer be able to serve customers without a face mask, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday.
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:
US sets deadline for wolverines protection decision
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to decide by the end of August whether climate change and other threats are pushing the rare wolverine closer to extinction in the mountains of the West.
More arrests early Thursday after police clear protest zone
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police say they arrested more than two dozen people early Thursday who gathered in an area officers cleared hours earlier after the mayor ordered an end to the city’s “occupied” protest zone.
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Thursday:
New Idaho unemployment claims jump 26% to 5,500
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho officials said Thursday that new unemployment claims jumped 26% last week to about 5,500.
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:
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:
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: