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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,…
Self-employed Idaho residents can tap virus rescue money
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Self-employed residents will be able to tap into the $300 million in grant money Idaho has set aside to help small businesses financially harmed by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Brad Little ann…
Man found guilty in 5-year-old child's death gets 40 years
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing a 5-year-old child while babysitting her in Vancouver, Washington.
Judge tosses coronavirus restrictions by Oregon governor
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A county judge has declared Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s coronavirus restrictions “null and void” because she didn’t have her emergency orders approved by the Legislature.
Police: Man kills mother of grandchild, fatally shoots self
KELSO, Wash. (AP) — A man has killed the mother of his grandchild in Kelso, Washington, before fatally shooting himself, police said.
Judge tosses out Oregon's coronavirus restrictions
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Judge tosses out Oregon's coronavirus restrictions.
Officials take precautions as Oregon votes during pandemic
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hand sanitizers. Social distancing. Licked envelopes containing ballots.
Idaho mom charged with murder after infant's death
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her infant son.
Spokane group rebuilds vandalized pandemic memorial
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A group in Spokane has rebuilt a memorial for victims of the coronavirus pandemic after its was vandalized by protesters on Friday.
2 dead in Key Peninsula Fire
VAUGHN, Wash. (AP) — Investigators say 2 people were killed in a house fire on the Key Peninsula.
$8.5M in rent relief available in Oregon communities
The Oregon Housing and Community Services has more than $8.5 million to provide rent relief across the state during the coronavirus crisis
Virus interrupts St. Helens eruption anniversary plans
COUGAR, Wash. (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak disrupted what had been big plans to mark the 40th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington state.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were: