Juvenile Criminal Cases From Pullman High School Threat Incident End With Verdicts

PULLMAN, WA – The juvenile criminal cases against the suspects from December’s threat against Pullman High School have concluded. Two 14-year-old PHS students allegedly threatened to shoot a teacher and bomb the school. When authorities learned of
DOJ Taking Action Against Violent MS-13 Members Operating in Multiple States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice is taking action against La Mara Salvatrucha, MS-13, an international criminal organization whose members authorities say are involved in committing murder and other violent crimes in at least 10
Seattle Council Weighs Higher Infrastructure Fees to Support Developer Reimbursements

SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle City Council is considering increasing infrastructure fees so that the city can help developers cover the cost of installing critical water mainline infrastructure. The Seattle Public Utilities Department says it needs better
Interim WSU Vancouver Chancellor Named, New Search to be Initiated

PULLMAN, WA – After a comprehensive national search did not yield a successful offer, Sandra Haynes, the current WSU Tri-Cities chancellor, has been appointed to serve in a dual role as the interim chancellor of WSU Vancouver. In addition,
WSU Report Highlights Hidden Epidemic of Drug-Exposed Infants

PULLMAN, WA – Most babies born with prenatal exposure to drugs show signs of withdrawal, a spectrum of symptoms that’s called neonatal abstinence syndrome. This hidden epidemic affects babies in Spokane County at a greater rate than
Wisconsin Judge Arrested for Allegedly Obstructing Federal Immigration Arrest

MILWAUKEE WI, – FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on Friday, accusing her of obstructing an immigration enforcement action last week. Dugan was arrested at 8:30 a.m. at the county courthouse, according to the U.S.
Three Educators to Be Inducted into IHSAA Hall of Fame

BOISE, ID – The Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) has announced the induction of three individuals into its Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Terry Beck of Eagle, Tim Perrigot of Wendell, and Steve Sosnowski of
One Dead, One Injured in Early Morning Shooting in North Spokane

SPOKANE, WA — One person is dead and another hospitalized following a shooting in North Spokane early Friday morning, according to the Spokane Police Department. At approximately 3:15 a.m. on April 25, 2025, officers responded to a
States Struggle as Trump Administration Shifts Disaster Response Away from Federal Support

ISSAQUAH, WA. — In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given. Under President Donald Trump, the Federal Emergency Management
BLOODLINES: Nez Perce Art Exhibit to Open in Joseph, Oregon

JOSEPH, OR – The Nez Perce Tribe’s ‘ITAM’YANÁAWIT Small Business Program will present the BLOODLINES: Nez Perce Art Exhibit on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture