WSU Budget Sees Cuts, Some Gains in Washington’s 2025–2027 State Spending Plan

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University (WSU) will see both reductions and strategic investments as part of the state’s newly signed 2025–2027 capital and operating budgets, which aim to address a projected $16 billion shortfall. Gov. Bob
Union hit with fine for failing to report $430K in WA campaign contributions on time

OLYMPIA, WA – A powerful statewide labor union was fined $6,000 on Thursday for failing to report more than $430,000 in contributions to candidates and political committees days ahead of the 2024 election. The state Public Disclosure
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU, 25% tariffs on iPhones

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on the European Union and iPhone maker Apple on Friday, prompting a sell-off on Wall Street. Trump said trade talks with the European Union, which represents 27 nations,
Governor Declares ‘Safe Driver Week’ Ahead of Idaho’s Deadliest Driving Season

BOISE, ID — Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed May 25–31 as “Safe Driver Week” in Idaho, aligning with the start of the “100 Deadliest Days” — the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when
NOAA Ends Billion-Dollar Disaster Tracking Amid Budget Cuts and Staffing Changes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced it will no longer update its Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters product, ending a long-running record of documenting the nation’s most costly climate events.
Trucking industry accused of ‘undermining’ zero-emission vehicle mandate

OLYMPIA, WA – As Congress contemplates repealing California’s ability to impose stricter emission standards than the federal Clean Air Act, which is currently also implemented in Washington state, the trucking industry continues to receive criticism for not
House Oversight demands answers about ‘cover up’ of Biden’s health decline

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., ratcheted up an investigation Thursday into the alleged cover up of President Joe Biden’s ongoing mental decline. The media, president Biden and family and staff
FEMA Resumes In-Person Emergency Response Trainings to Bolster Local Preparedness

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Thursday it will resume in-person training courses at three of its national training centers beginning in early June. The move comes after a temporary suspension in
Parsells Advances to 800m Final, Kirk and Zywina End Storied Careers on Day Two of Nationals

MARION, IN – Griffen Parsells advanced to the 800m final on Friday after a strong showing in the preliminary race on Thursday. LC State standouts London Kirk and Sydnie Zywina had their storied careers come to an
2 dead, multiple injured after small private jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood

SAN DIEGO, CA – A small private aircraft crashed into a residential area of San Diego early Thursday morning, resulting in two fatalaties and sparking a massive fire that damaged homes and numerous vehicles. The Federal Aviation