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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…
Idaho newspaper plans lawsuit over COVID-19 records denial
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A southwestern Idaho newspaper on Friday said it will file a lawsuit against the state Department of Health and Welfare if the agency doesn’t turn over the names of long-term care facilities in …
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Saturday:
Downtown storefront smashed in Seattle George Floyd protest
SEATTLE (AP) — Dozens of people gathered in downtown Seattle Friday night to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody and some black-clad anarchists smashed up a storefront window.
'Feisty' 103-year-old survives virus, celebrates with beer
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (AP) — “Feisty" is the way Shelley Gunn describes her 103-year-old grandmother.
Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Large cruise ships will continue to be prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until at least Oct. 31 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the country's transport minister announced Frid…
Coronavirus outbreak sickens dozens at Townsend Farms
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State officials have confirmed that a fruit company with two Portland area facilities is the site of the large coronavirus outbreak referenced by state health officials Wednesday that infected…
Southern Oregon farmers rally against meager water season
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Farmers were driving tractors and other agriculture equipment from Merrill to Midland in southern Oregon Friday to express frustration about a meager water season facing irrigators this y…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
1 dead in helicopter crash near Roseburg
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) — A person was killed in a helicopter crash near Roseburg.
Portland approves paying $125K to man hurt in police chase
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A cab driver seriously hurt after being hit while a Portland police officer chased a motorist the wrong way down Interstate 84 will receive a $125,000 settlement from the city.
Longshore union can immediately appeal jury verdict damages
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled Thursday that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union can immediately appeal a jury verdict that it was liable for damages and must pay millions of dollars to…
National Guard summoned to aid cities amid police clashes
ATLANTA (AP) — Protesters burned businesses in Minneapolis. They smashed police cars and windows in Atlanta, broke into police headquarters in Portland, Oregon, and chanted curses at President Donald Trump outside …
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Another Asian giant hornet found in northwestern Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A dead Asian giant hornet has been found in Washington state, and officials said Friday they were trying to learn if the honey bee predators have established colonies here.
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Saturday: