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BBCC student information not hacked during computer shutdown
MOSES LAKE — Personal information of Big Bend Community College students was not compromised as the result of a cy…
2 people, 14 dogs killed in crash on Idaho interstate
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State Police say two people and more than a dozen dogs died when a box truck transporting animals for a rescue group crashed in eastern Idaho.
Lawmaker called 'domestic terrorist' won't seek reelection
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state lawmaker whose actions surrounding an armed standoff with federal agents were dubbed “domestic terrorism” will not seek reelection.
Idaho governor OKs next step in restoring normal activity
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho is ready to move to the second stage of a four-stage plan to return to regular activity and recover from the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Brad Little said Thurs…
Man gets 25 years for killing 3 teens in DUI crash
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Salem man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for driving drunk, speeding through a red light and killing three teens in a crash.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Lawmaker called 'domestic terrorist' won't seek reelection
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state lawmaker whose actions surrounding an armed standoff with federal agents were dubbed “domestic terrorism” will not seek reelection.
Kroger offers Fred Meyer workers extra pay after outcry
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Kroger, the parent company of grocer Fred Meyer, announced Friday that it will provide “thank you" payments to hourly employees after a union outcry over the company ending a $2 per hour pay b…
State fines salon $14K after reopening against virus order
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A hair salon in Salem will be fined $14,000 after reopening against Gov. Kate Brown’s executive orders meant to slow the coronavirus pandemic.
2 people, 14 dogs killed in crash on Idaho interstate
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State Police say two people and more than a dozen dogs died when a box truck transporting animals for a rescue group crashed in eastern Idaho.
Oregon Department of Corrections to eliminate death row
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Department of Corrections officials said Friday the agency will eliminate the state’s death row area of incarceration.
Whitman County 9th county approved for phase 2 reopening
SEATTLE (AP) — Whitman County in Eastern Washington has been given the OK to take a faster path to reopening businesses, including restaurants, under Gov. Jay Inslee’s coronavirus recovery plan.
Snohomish County health officials probe positive blood tests
SEATTLE (AP) — Two people in Washington state who recall being sick in December have since had blood tests showing they developed antibodies for the coronavirus, but health officials aren’t counting them in their o…
Agriculture workers strike in Yakima County over coronavirus
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Workers at seven produce warehouses in central Washington state have walked off the job this week to protest what they call a lack of protections against the coronavirus pandemic.
Portland, Oregon, homeless tax tests voter mood in pandemic
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Voters in metropolitan Portland, Oregon, will be asked Tuesday to approve taxes on personal income and business profits that would raise $2.5 billion over a decade to fight homelessness even a…
Man gets 25 years for killing 3 teens in DUI crash
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Salem man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for driving drunk, speeding through a red light and killing three teens in a crash.