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Ballot processing continues as certification approaches
EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…
The Latest: Wisconsin governor calls for chokehold ban
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The Latest: Court monitor to review Cleveland police actions
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Washington approves killing of 2 wolves that prey on cattle
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington on Friday authorized the killing of two wolves in the Togo pack in Ferry County because of repeated depredations of cattle grazing in the Kettle River Range.
Oregon's coronavirus case count increases by 206
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The state's coronavirus cases increased by 206 on Friday, the Oregon Health Authority announced.
The Latest: Tulsa mayor lifts curfew around Trump rally
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Trump administration backs Idaho transgender sports ban
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A recently passed Idaho law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports — the first such law in the nation — received backing on Friday from the administration of President Donald…
Multiple Juneteenth celebrations happening in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Thousands of people marched Friday in Seattle’s Central District in one of several events around the city and region to celebrate Juneteenth, which is celebrated as the end of slavery in the United S…
The Latest: LSU strips name of segregationist from library
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Trump administration supports Idaho transgender sports ban
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A recently passed Idaho law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports — the first such law in the nation — received support from the Trump administration on Friday.
The Latest: Juneteenth marches to converge on White House
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The Latest: Juneteenth marches in Chicago have festive tone
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Multiple events planned to celebrate Juneteenth in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Thousands of people are expected at events Friday in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan region to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that long commemorated the emancipation of enslaved African Ame…
The Latest: Juneteenth to be official New York City holiday
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The Latest: Juneteenth celebrated in Philly with many events
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Idaho: Throw out education funding ballot initiative lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A lawsuit seeking more time to collect signatures for an education funding ballot initiative and to allow electronic signature gathering for the effort should be thrown out, state officials say.