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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…
Official: Busy wildfire season will be impacted by pandemic
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington state has already had a busy wildfire season, and that's before the full effects of summer heat and the coronavirus pandemic kick in.
3 dead including suspected shooter at home near Sequim
SEQUIM, Wash. (AP) — Three people were found dead early Thursday in a shooting on the Olympic Peninsula near Sequim, the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said.
National Guard helps hand out free potatoes in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Members of the Washington National Guard helped hand out about 200,000 pounds of potatoes Thursday that had been donated by farmers who were unable to sell to their regular restaurant customers…
First cororavirus case found in youth at state juvenile jail
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A young person in custody at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn has tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities said.
Holland America announces layoffs, furloughs for all staff
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle-based cruise line Holland America said Thursday it will lay off, furlough or reduce the hours or pay of all of its employees based on shore because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Man suspected of murder in Washington arrested in Oregon
TROUTDALE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a man wanted in connection with a murder in Ritzville, Washington, was arrested Thursday after he was hurt in a police pursuit and shootout with Oregon State Police troopers n…
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…
Washington's unemployment system sees spike in impostors
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Because of an increase in attempted “impostor fraud” applications for weekly unemployment benefits during the ongoing coranavirus pandemic, officials in Washington state said Thursday they wil…
Nursing home with state’s deadliest virus outbreak sued
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The daughter of a woman who died after contracting the coronavirus at a Portland long-term care facility filed a $1.8 million lawsuit Thursday claiming elder abuse.
Brown: Large part of the state to reopen under phase 1
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday allowed the vast majority of counties in the state to reopen in a first phase affecting restaurants, bars, hair salons and many other businesses, though just un…
Washington's unemployment system seeks spike in impostors
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Because of an increase in attempted “impostor fraud” applications for weekly unemployment benefits during the ongoing coranavirus pandemic, officials in Washington state said Thursday they wil…
Hammonds drop appeal to compete for lost grazing allotments
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hammond Ranches has dropped a legal challenge against the federal government, at least for now, to compete for cattle grazing allotments in eastern Oregon it lost last year.
Parents of baby who died from meningitis sue for $6.3M
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The parents of an infant who died from meningitis after he was released from Silverton Medical Center are suing the hospital for $6.3 million.
US choir outbreak called 'superspreader event' in report
SHORELINE, Wash. (AP) — Disease trackers are calling a choir practice in Washington state a superspreader event that illustrates how easily the coronavirus can pass from person to person.
Report: UW Medicine sees $500 million shortfall due to virus
SEATTLE (AP) — UW Medicine, the Seattle-area health care system which has played a leading role in responding to the coronavirus outbreak, is now facing a huge financial hole because of the fallout from COVID-19.