21 Spokane-Area Gang Members and Drug Traffickers Face Federal Charges

SPOKANE, WA — Federal authorities have charged 21 individuals from the Spokane area with a range of drug and firearm-related offenses following a months-long investigation led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). According to
FEMA Leader Ousted, One Day After Publicly Opposing Agency’s Elimination

Cam Hamilton, senior official performing duties of the administrator at FEMA, let go just one day after he testified before Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has ousted the leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Students at WA’s Private Colleges Would See Financial Aid Slashed Under New State Budget

OLYMPIA, WA – Financial aid for low-income Washington students at private four-year colleges will be cut under the state budget plan now on Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk awaiting his signature. Students attending any of the state’s nine
Gulf of Mexico to be Renamed ‘Gulf of America’ Under Bill Passed by U.S. House

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House approved a measure Thursday that would codify part of President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” The bill — which was passed on
Canadian Man Arrested in Connection to 2023 Central Oregon Homicide

BEND, OR. – Authorities in Bend have announced the arrest of a Canadian citizen in connection with the 2023 homicide of 28-year-old Evelyn Jeanette Weaver. Following an extensive investigation, Bend Police identified 25-year-old Cole Nikolaus Sinclair as
WA State Supreme Court Upholds Ban on High-Capacity Ammo Magazine Sales

Firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds will remain outlawed under a 2022 law that a gun shop challenged as unconstitutional. OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state’s ban on
Man Arrested on Felony Warrants Related to 2023 Clarkston Walmart Thefts

CLARKSTON, WA — A man was arrested this week on warrants related to two separate 2023 theft incidents at Walmart in Clarkston. According to court documents, 52-year-old John Wayne Meacham was taken into custody on Wednesday, May 7,
50-Year-Old Pullman Man Accused of Child Rape Released From Jail Pending Completion of Police Investigation

PULLMAN, WA – The 50-year-old Pullman man accused of raping a child is out of jail while authorities continue to investigate the case. Ali Ali was arrested by Pullman Police Friday night on several felonies including
Attorney For Former Pullman City Administrator Says Mike Urban Was Illegally Fired

PULLMAN, WA – The attorney for the former City of Pullman Administrator is further explaining their side of the story regarding Mike Urban’s departure from city hall. The city and Mayor Francis Benjamin announced on Tuesday that
Crapo and Tuberville Introduce Bill Targeting Excise Tax Loophole for Imported Sporting Goods

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) have introduced the Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act, a bipartisan measure intended to close a tax loophole that allows foreign sellers of fishing and