WA Ranks 34 Out of 50 States in ALEC’s ‘Rich States, Poor States’ Annual Report
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington remained in the lower half of U.S. states in terms of economic outlook, according to a Tuesday – Tax Day – report from the conservative Arlington, Va.-based American Legislative Exchange Council that faults
Democrats in Washington Legislature Reveal Sweeping New Tax Plan
OLYMPIA, WA – Democratic lawmakers in Washington are beginning to lay out the buffet of tax increases they want to use to fill most of a $16 billion state budget shortfall. There are hikes in business and
GOP Senators Want to Remove Immunity From Groups That Support Terrorism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Republican senators led by Ted Cruz, R-Texas, have introduced a bill to strip international organizations’ immunity from lawsuits that provide material support to designated terror groups that commit violent acts against Americans. The
Corn Leads to Improved Performance in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
PULLMAN, WA – Researchers at Washington State University have demonstrated a way to use corn protein to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries, a finding that holds promise for expanding the use of the high-energy, lighter-weight batteries
‘Everyone Is Welcome’ Sign Debate Splits Southern Idaho School Board
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 15, 2025 MERIDIAN, ID – All five West Ada School District trustees and the superintendent, most for the first time, commented Monday on the controversy surrounding the district’s order to remove
Bill to Electronically Track Sexually Violent Predators in WA Signed Into Law
OLYMPIA, WA – A bipartisan bill to keep communities in Washington state safe from sexually violent predators has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1457, sponsored by Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, and Rep.
Lewiston Man Faces Multiple Charges After Firearm Incident and DUI Arrest
LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an incident involving a firearm on Saturday. According to court documents, police responded to reports of a weapon offense at approximately 4:40 p.m.
Permit Requirement For Gun Purchases Clears Washington Senate
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington state Senate on Monday approved legislation to require a new state permit to buy guns. The debate over House Bill 1163 has been one of the most contentious this legislative session. Conservatives
Idaho Attorney General to Review Findings in Police Shooting of Autistic Teen in Pocatello
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Attorney General’s Office will carry out a prosecutorial review of a police shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old autistic teen in Pocatello earlier this month. The move comes after
Governor Signs Bill to Ban Candy and Soda From Idaho SNAP Program
BOISE, ID – Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 109 on Tuesday morning banning candy and soda from the government’s food assistance program. “Idaho welcomes the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement. It is all about