DEA Report Finds Fentanyl Purity Falling, But no Less Dangerous
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released its latest report on drug threats, highlighting progress in the fight against fentanyl, a powerful opioid responsible for most overdose deaths. Even so, fentanyl remains at the top
Idaho AG Warns of Online Sextortion Network Targeting Children
BOISE, ID — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning families about an international criminal network known as “764,” which is actively targeting children in Idaho and across the country through online platforms. According to Labrador’s office,
Lawsuit Filed in Missoula Over Toxic Metals Found in Aerial Fire Retardant
MISSOULA, MT – A study by the University of Southern California estimates hundreds of thousands of pounds of toxic metals have been dumped onto forests during aerial fire retardant drops during the past decade potentially causing harm
Washington State Budget Includes $150 Million for Illegal Immigrant Health Coverage
OLYMPIA, WA – Thousands of people who are not U.S. citizens would continue to receive Medicaid-like health care coverage in Washington state under the budget plan the Legislature recently approved. But the program could make the state
Lewiston man Arrested for Alleged Robbery, Strangulation and Battery
LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston man has been arrested on multiple felony charges following two reported incidents earlier this week involving alleged physical assaults and robbery. According to court documents, Calub C. Largent, 30, faces charges of
Food-Conditioned Grizzly Bear Trapped and Killed in Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Park staff trapped and killed an 11-year-old male grizzly bear on May 14 in Yellowstone National Park after the bear repeatedly sought out human food sources in developed areas of the park. According
Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris Among Those Pushing Ferguson for tax Vetoes
OLYMPIA, WA – Corporate titans. Bank executives. Restaurant operators. Airplane owners. They’re all trying to convince Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson that there are problems with the tax bills on his desk, and they are suggesting vetoes as
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan pleads not guilty to federal obstruction charges
A Wisconsin judge has entered a plea of not guilty to federal charges alleging she interfered with the arrest of a migrant outside her courtroom. On Thursday, Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan entered a plea of
Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan Amid Legal Challenges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court signaled hesitation over letting President Donald Trump’s controversial attempt to redefine birthright citizenship proceed while lawsuits challenging the policy are still ongoing. The high court expressed skepticism as it grilled
Hurricanes defeat Capitals to advance to finals; Jets avoid elimination with 4-0 win over Stars
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series, and are advancing to the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three seasons. Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal