Senate Democrats Unmoved by Threat of Shutdown; Many Refuse to Follow Schumer’s Lead
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As U.S. senators are poised to vote on advancing Republicans’ six-month Continuing Resolution to keep the government open, Democrats are indirectly bashing the few members in their ranks who are considering casting a “yes”
Spokane’s 911 Dispatch Fight Heads to Senate as House Passes Funding Bill
SPOKANE, WA – House Democrats advanced a bill Tuesday that could upend an emergency dispatch network in Spokane by requiring counties to reallocate 911 tax revenue to cities operating their own center. Tuesday’s approval sent Engrossed Substitute House
Washington to Pay for Road Repairs so Hoh Rain Forest Can Reopen
FORKS, WA – A washout has closed the only access road to the Olympic National Park’s popular Hoh Rain Forest since December. But on Thursday, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the state would pitch in $623,000 from its
Pullman Man Gets Nearly 8 Years in Prison For Stabbing at Convenience Store
COLFAX, WA – The 39 year old Pullman man accused of trying to kill a Moscow man during a large fight at a local convenience store is going to prison. Cesar Marmolejos pleaded guilty to felony 1st
Southern Idaho Teacher was Asked to Remove Signs Promoting Inclusivity. Controversy Ensued.
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on March 13, 2025 Updated at 3:30 p.m. with more information on a student walkout. A controversy over signs in a West Ada classroom has garnered national attention and sparked an outpouring of
Steakhouse Appears to be in The Works For Juliaetta
JULIAETTA, ID – Plans appear to be in the works for a steakhouse in Juliaetta. The Latah County Commissioners will consider approving an alcohol beverage license for the Woodsman Steakhouse LLC. The steakhouse would at the former
Pasco Tow Company Owner Facing Federal Firearm Charge
RICHAND, WA. – A Pasco tow truck operator has been charged with a firearm offense, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington. 59-year-old Socorro Jesus Lopez-Spindola has been charged by
U.S. Pauses Columbia River Water-Sharing Negotiations With Canada Amid Trump Threats
The U.S. has paused negotiations with Canada on a keystone management plan that governs flood control, water supply and hydropower in the shared Columbia River Basin as President Donald Trump escalates his trade war and threats to
WSU, Boise State Among 52 Colleges Under Federal Civil Rights Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched a Title VI investigation into 45 universities across the country, including Boise State University and Washington State University, for alleged violations of
Idaho State Police Announce Leadership Change in Lewiston
LEWISTON, ID – The Idaho State Police have announced Mike Mooney’s promotion from Lieutenant to Captain and will oversee central Idaho’s District 2 operations, based in Lewiston. Mooney succeeds Captain Rich Adamson, who retires after a distinguished