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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: Biden wins South Dakota's presidential primary
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The Latest: Washington protests on Tuesday lacking tension
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Curfews, pandemic test voters in primaries held amid unrest
Voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests on Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to host elections amid dueling crises and moved Joe Biden closer to formally clinching the Dem…
The Latest: Biden wins Maryland's presidential primary
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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…
Polls start closing as voters navigate protests, coronavirus
Polls began to close Tuesday night as voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests that tested the nation's ability to host elections amid dueling crises and moved Joe Biden closer to…
Judge dismisses case challenging Idaho's initiative process
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ballot initiative process as unconstitutional because it requires signatures from multiple legislative districts has been dismissed, potentially clearing th…
The Latest: Biden and Trump win Indiana's primary
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The Latest: Mother of Floyd's daughter laments his loss
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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…
FAA chief called before Senate to testify about Boeing plane
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top aviation regulator is going back to Capitol Hill to explain the government’s oversight of the Boeing 737 Max, which remains grounded after two deadly crashes.
The Latest: Retired Navy admiral sickened by use of troops
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:
3 new coronavirus deaths in Oregon, cases increase to 4,335
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority has reported three new deaths from the coronavirus, increasing the toll to 157 people, while the number of cases statewide rose to 4,335.
The Latest: WVA Guardsman to be disciplined for comments
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: Primary voting underway in 9 states and DC
The Latest on Tuesday's primary elections (all times EDT):