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
Clarkston’s Community Bank to Close Friday, Reopen as STCU on Tuesday
CLARKSTON, WA – Community Bank’s 10 branch locations in Northeastern Oregon and Southeastern Washington, including a location in Clarkston, will close at 3 p.m. Friday, May 9, when accounts will move to Spokane Teachers Credit Union. Before
Tax Foundation Says Washington State Will be ‘Significantly Costlier and Less Competitive’ Under new Budget
OLYMPIA, WA – The yet-to-be-signed final operating budget passed by majority Democrats on the last day of the Washington legislative session includes tax and fee increases that “cut against the trend in cuts seen in most other
Washington State Suing to Stop Electric Vehicle Funding Cuts
SEATTLE, WA – The State of Washington is co-leading a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from terminating billions in funding for electric vehicle infrastructure – including a combined $1 billion in the plaintiff states, according to