WSU Administration Restructuring Underway Under New President

PULLMAN, WA – Administration restructuring at Washington State University is underway under new President Elizabeth Cantwell. The Office of Research will once again report directly to the president. The oversight change was announced in a press release
New Idaho Legislative Committee Aims to Identify Barriers – And Solutions – to Housing Issues

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Legislature’s Interim Land Use and Housing Study Committee began discussing housing inventory, prices, building codes, permitting and zoning at its first meeting held Wednesday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. Sen.
Lewiston Hosts Annual Public Works Expo for National Public Works Week

LEWISTON, ID – In recognition of National Public Works Week, the City of Lewiston will host its annual Public Works Expo on Thursday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds.
Michigan Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Production and Distribution

SPOKANE, WA — A Michigan man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing and distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.
No tax on Tips, Child Tax Credit and Business tax Cuts Survive in big House GOP Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republicans advanced the tax portion of the “one big, beautiful” reconciliation package early Wednesday, a step forward in permanently extending, and in some cases expanding, the 2017 tax law and temporarily handing President
Expect Delays: US95 Paving Project to Begin in Riggins Next Week

RIGGINS, ID – Starting Monday, May 19, construction will begin on U.S. Highway 95 through the city of Riggins to replace or repair manhole covers and fix soft spots to preserve the highway surface and provide a
Boeing Gets Order for 210 Planes During Trump’s Qatar Visit

SEATTLE, WA – A $96 billion deal with Qatar Airways will give Boeing its largest order ever for South Carolina-made planes, the White House announced Wednesday. The order of up to 210 jumbo jets is part of
U.S. House Panel Passes Plan That Cuts Medicaid by $625 Billion, Adds Work Requirement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House panel in charge of overhauling Medicaid by cutting hundreds of billions in federal spending wrapped up debate on its bill Wednesday, following a 25-hour session. The Energy and Commerce Committee voted
Suspect Admits to Killing of Central Idaho man, Dumping Body in Salmon River

CHALLIS, ID – The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a local man has confessed to the killing of Patrick Shelton, who was reported missing on May 10 after failing to return from a wood-cutting trip.
Trump Administration Cancels $16 Million Washington State Digital Equity Grant

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration has rescinded a $16 million grant to create a new cybersecurity literacy program in Washington. The state Department of Commerce received word of the canceled funding Friday. That was one day