High gas, food prices didn’t alter Memorial Day plans for millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On this Memorial Day 2025, America honors and remembers the men and women who have died serving their country. The holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer with backyard cookouts and road trips.
Is Washington state falling out of love with Tesla?
While anti-Musk and anti-Trump protests continue to attract dozens, the EVs are still on the streets — but their popularity shows signs of slipping. SEATTLE, WA – Yvette Blauvelt arrived at Seattle’s University Village with a “cone
Spokane Appoints Special Federal Prosecutor to Tackle Drug Trafficking
SPOKANE, WA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington and the City of Spokane have announced the appointment of a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) to target drug trafficking in Spokane. Annika
New Oregon law allows tribes to petition for removal of state control from tribal affairs
Law would simplify patchwork oversight governing jurisdiction on tribal lands By Melanie Henshaw, InvestigateWest Reporter Melanie Henshaw covers Indigenous affairs and communities in the region. Reach her directly at melanie@investigatewest.org or by phone or Signal at (971)
Jewish teacher suing Portland teachers union over alleged antisemitic curriculum
PORTLAND, OR – The Freedom Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a Jewish public-school teacher in Oregon who claims the teacher’s union he is compelled to associate with, Portland Association of Teachers (PAT)— engages
Republican budget bill reforms student loan repayment options, Pell Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – College students receiving federal aid and higher education institutions are set to face major changes to loan borrowing and repayments as early as July 2025, if President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” passes the
MT Conservation Groups Applaud New Marijuana Tax Revenue Law
BOZEMAN, MT – Tax revenue from marijuana sales in Montana will now support a wider variety of conservation projects, since Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed House Bill 932 into law. The new law will put about $12 million
Call Centers Replaced Many Doctors’ Receptionists. Now, AI Is Coming for Call Centers.
MANILA, PH – At one call center in the Philippines, workers help Americans with diabetes or neurological conditions troubleshoot devices that monitor their health. Sometimes they get pressing calls: elderly patients who are alone and experiencing a
Effort underway to help Xana Kernodle’s mother attend murder trial
Supporters raise funds for Cara Kernodle, mother of University of Idaho student Xana Kernodle POST FALLS, ID – A public fundraiser has been launched to support Cara Denise Kernodle, the mother of Xana Kernodle, one of the four
Digital Payment Option Now Available at Many Northwest Forest Trailheads and Campgrounds
SEATTLE, WA – Hikers and campers visiting several national forests in the Pacific Northwest will now have access to a new digital payment option known as “Scan and Pay” through the Recreation.gov app. This tool allows users