Idaho Secretary of State Recognized with National Election Award

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office has been recognized with a national award for its efforts in election administration and security, the office announced Thursday. The recognition came from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Suspects Arrested in WSU Campus Vandalism Spree Protesting Upcoming Conservative Charlie Kirk Event

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University Police believe they have arrested two people connected to a campus vandalism spree protesting a conservative commentator. Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is visiting WSU today as part of his
Bernie Sanders, AOC, ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour Make Stop in Missoula

MISSOULA, MT – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders pulled whistles and cheers out of a crowd of Montanans and fans from out of state on Wednesday at the University of Montana as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour
Lawmaker Wants to Bring DOGE to Washington State

OLYMPIA, WA – Rep. Jim Walsh, D-Aberdeen, has introduced House Bill 2076 that would create the Washington Department of Government Efficiency, or WA DOGE, to identify outdated rules, eliminate waste and crack down on agencies operating beyond their
Washington State Takes ‘Historic’ Step Toward Full Funding for Special Education

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington lawmakers are on the cusp of eliminating a special education funding cap, which critics said was straining school finances, hurting students, and putting the state at risk of a major lawsuit. On a
Bill to Require Speed Limiting Devices for Habitual Speeders in Washington State Passes in Senate

OLYMPIA, WA – The state Senate passed a bill Tuesday attempting to stop habitual speeders in their tracks. Passed on a 40-8 vote, House Bill 1596 would require certain drivers to install an “intelligent speed assistance” device
At Least Seven Immigration Bills Introduced During 2025 Idaho Legislative Session

BOISE, ID – In February 2024, Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, introduced a bill to prevent unauthorized immigrants from accessing publicly-funded assistance — requiring state agencies to verify immigration status for services like vaccines, prenatal and postnatal
Two Dead After Wednesday Collision in Central Washington

OTHELLO, WA – The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Central Washington state on Wednesday. According to police, a 1998 Mercury Sable was being driven southbound on State Highway 17, about 5
California Governor Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed plans to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump in response to tariffs introduced earlier this month. According to The New York Times, the lawsuit, filed in
DOJ Files Suit Against Maine for Defying Order to ban Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated legal action against the state of Maine, challenging its policy that allows transgender athletes to participate in girls’ and women’s sports. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday