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Washington reaches record-high fuel prices
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices in Washington hit a record high Monday at an average of $5.67. The previous record was set…
Tourist towns balance fear, survival in make-or-break summer
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (AP) — As the coronavirus raced across America, this quaint seaside town did what would normally be unthinkable for a tourist destination.
The Latest: DC National Guard probes low-flying helicopters
The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
The Latest: Britain's Johnson: Floyd's death 'inexcusable'
The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
US Legislatures slow to pass laws limiting use of force
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) —
The Latest: Thousands gathered peacefully in St. Paul, Minn
The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
With wins in 7 states and DC, Biden closes in on nomination
Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after
The Latest: S Africa: US police should use maximum restraint
The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
The Latest: Police confront several hundred in Portland
The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
Washington eviction moratorium extended until Aug. 1
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday extended the state's eviction moratorium through Aug. 1, saying the intent of his order was to prevent an increase in homelessness during the ongoing coro…
FBI investigating triple homicide in Parker
PARKER, Wash. (AP) — The FBI is investigating a triple homicide in the Yakima Valley town of Parker.
Jordan to face Risch in Idaho's U.S. Senate race in November
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Paulette Jordan, who garnered national attention in 2018 amid hopes from supporters she could become the county’s first Native American governor, on Tuesday won Idaho’s Democratic primary for U.…
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 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
With victories in 7 states, Biden closes in on nomination
Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to run elections while balanci…
Layoffs, few seasonal workers at Oregon State Parks
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s state parks have started to reopen, but the agency that manages them is is facing an estimated $22 million budget shortfall between now and next June amid the economic collapse caused…