States Are Telling Sheriffs Whether They Can — or Can’t — Work With ICE
Cooperation between sheriffs and ICE lies at the heart of Trump’s immigration policy. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Local sheriffs are on the front lines in deciding whether to participate in the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans. But states
Courageous Kids Climbing Event Offers Unique Hands-On Cultural Experience for Visually Impaired Youth
LAPWAI, ID – Disability Action Center NW is partnering with Courageous Kids Climbing to host a cultural activity for blind and visually impaired youth at the Nez Perce National Historical Park in Lapwai. The event is scheduled
Gomez Named Idaho’s Distinguished Principal; Hobson Appointed Whitman Elementary Principal
LEWISTON, ID – The Lewiston Independent School District is celebrating leadership achievements and a new addition to its administrative team this week. Jennifer Gomez, principal of Orchard Elementary School, has been named Idaho’s 2025 National Distinguished Principal.
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss of K9 Skoty
PENDLETON, OR. – The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 Skoty, a Belgian Malinois who served the county since 2020 and was known both for his police work and for his engaging presence
Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Supplying Fentanyl in Eastern Washington
SPOKANE, WA – United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice has sentenced David Velasquez Jr., 32, to 200 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Velasquez will also serve five
Navarro Tabbed All-West Region by GCAA
NORMAN, OK – LC State Men’s Golf senior Alex Navarro added the distinction of NAIA PING All-West Region to his final season, announced by the GCAA on Tuesday. The native of Spain had a standout spring with
Nearly 50 Washington State Library Employees Facing Layoffs Amid Funding Shortfalls
TUMWATER, WA – Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is preparing to lay off nearly 50 Washington State Library employees due to a decline in state and federal funding. In the past two weeks, 47 workers at the
Clarkston Man Sentenced to Five Years for Threatening Prosecutor, Attorney, and Mass Violence
SPOKANE, WA – Trevor J. Lunney, 39, of Clarkston, Washington, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for making threats to kill his attorney, a local prosecutor, and commit acts of mass violence. The sentence was
Northwest-Backed Public Lands Caucus Forms to Promote Access, Push Back on Federal Land Sale Proposals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana U.S. Rep Ryan Zinke, a Republican, joined with U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-New Mexico, to launch a new bipartisan congressional coalition focused on conserving America’s public lands and expanding access to natural
Pullman Names Interim City Administrator Amid Ongoing Leadership Dispute
PULLMAN, WA – Acting City of Pullman Administrator Megan Vining has respectfully declined an offer to continue the job on an interim basis. The city’s Finance Director Jeff Elbracht has been named Interim City Administrator. According to