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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…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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:

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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:

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
US Legislatures slow to pass laws limiting use of force

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) —

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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:

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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:

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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:

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
FBI investigating triple homicide in Parker

PARKER, Wash. (AP) — The FBI is investigating a triple homicide in the Yakima Valley town of Parker.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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.…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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:

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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:

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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…