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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…
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Thursday:
Man, already in prison, convicted of 17 more sex crimes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Beaverton man already in prison for child sexual abuse has been convicted of 17 additional sexual abuse charges.
Sheriffs object to Washington's COVID mask mandate
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — At least two sheriff’s in Washington are objecting to Gov. Jay Inslee’s statewide mandate for people to wear masks in public to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Friday:
Seattle protesters: We are here to dismantle systemic racism
SEATTLE (AP) — Protesters that have been active in an “occupied” protest zone near downtown Seattle held a news conference Thursday saying the goal of their movement is to dismantle systemic racism.
Lawsuit brewing in fight over game bird in Sierra Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists are headed back to court to try to force the Trump administration to protect a rare game bird along the California-Nevada border as the government keeps changing its mind about wh…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Police brutality, coronavirus on agenda for Oregon lawmakers
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers, most wearing masks and trying to maintain social distance, began a special session Wednesday to crack down on police brutality and throw a lifeline to those suffering financiall…
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:
Idaho governor says restrictions to stay as cases still rise
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The state will remain in the fourth and final stage of a reopening plan that had been due to expire this weekend, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Thursday, citing too many COVID-19 cases.
Phillie Phanatic, Mr Met, MLB mascots now permitted in parks
Phillie Phanatic, phenomenal. Mr. Met and Mariner Moose, marvelous. Wally the Green Monster, welcome back.
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Thursday: