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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,…
Police disperse crowd of George Floyd protesters in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Police used flash bang devices and pepper spray to disperse a crowd of protesters in Seattle Saturday night after authorities said rocks, bottles and explosives were thrown at them.
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Friday:
Nursing homes account for 60% of Idaho COVID-19 deaths
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — More than 60% of Idaho's coronavirus-related deaths are among residents of long-term care facilities like nursing homes, according to numbers released by the state on Friday.
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 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Idaho Supreme Court considers State Superintendent lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical on Friday about whether the Legislature can legally shift some duties previously handled by one statewide elected official to a different entity.
Misconduct case against sheriff’s deputy reopened
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Washington County jail deputy, who was placed on leave after a racist email surfaced, has been indicted on charges of first-degree official misconduct tied to a separate case.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announces 30-day ban on use of tear gas during protests
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announces 30-day ban on use of tear gas during protests.
Seattle mayor bans 1 type of tear gas amid protests
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle mayor has banned the police use of one form of tear gas as protests continue in the city and nationally over the killing of George Floyd.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Michigan halts 340K unemployment payments over fraud issues
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan said Friday that it halted payments to 340,000 unemployment benefit accounts — 20% of the state's total — over concerns about fraudulent impostors, though many are legitimate claimant…
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Friday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were: