Crapo Backs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Housing Access for Disabled Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA), aimed at ensuring that disabled veterans experiencing homelessness are not denied housing support
Good Samaritan with Gun Stops Assault, Helps Halt Suspect Driving Stolen Car in Spokane Valley

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA — A man who intervened during a violent assault in Spokane Valley helped stop a suspect from fleeing and contributed to the suspect’s arrest, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. On the
Absentee Ballot Deadline Approaches for May 20th Idaho Consolidated Election

BOISE, ID – Idaho voters planning to participate in the upcoming May 20, 2025 Consolidated Election have until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, to request an absentee ballot, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office.
Cap on Rent Increases Across Washington is Signed Into Law

SEATTLE, WA — Washington landlords can no longer raise rents by more than 10% per year under landmark legislation Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law Wednesday. Effective immediately, House Bill 1217 caps residential rent hikes during a
Teams Announced for 2025 NAIA Opening Round, Presented by Avista

KANSAS CITY, MO – Lewis-Clark State will host a five-team bracket as part of the NAIA Baseball Championship Opening Round, presented by Avista, at Harris Field May 12-15. The Warriors, who are receiving votes in the national
GOP Lawmakers Accuse ActBlue of Enabling Fraudulent, Foreign Donations in Ongoing Probe

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An ongoing investigation into ActBlue, a fundraising platform for the Democratic Party, continues to uncover instances of lax fraud prevention enforcement, according to Republican lawmakers. In response to President Donald Trump issuing a memorandum directing U.S.
Spokane Valley Considering Child Endangerment Ordinance Amid Youth Overdoses

SPOKANE, WA – As fentanyl sends children to the hospital in Spokane Valley, Police Chief Dave Ellis urged city officials on Tuesday to adopt stricter drug laws before more toddlers find their parents’ stash. Officers can charge
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Issues Eviction Notice at Hiawatha Homeless Camp

MOSES LAKE, WA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office, alongside officers from the Colville Confederated Tribes, issued eviction notices Wednesday morning to residents of the Hiawatha homeless encampment located west of Moses Lake. More than 10 deputies
Man Found Dead in Parked RV in Spokane Valley; Death Considered Suspicious

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA — Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a man found inside a motorhome on Tuesday, May 6. Deputies responded around noon to a report of a deceased individual discovered
California to Repeal Electric-Truck Rule Following Multistate Legal Challenge

BOISE, ID – Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced on May 7 that California has agreed to repeal its “Advanced Clean Fleets” regulation as part of a legal settlement following a lawsuit brought by a coalition of