Homicide Suspect Sought Following Death of Woman in Yakima Valley
UPDATED 12:15 p.m.: UNION GAP, WA – Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected in the homicide of a 63-year-old woman found dead in her Union Gap home over the weekend. Union Gap Police were
Chinese Nationals Indicted in Transnational Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Across U.S. and Canada
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Multiple Chinese nationals have been indicted for their role in orchestrating an elaborate transnational fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elderly U.S. and Canadian citizens. Sixteen people were indicted overall, living in the states
House Bill Would Cap Medicaid Provider Taxes, Impacting State Budgets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The tax and spending bill the U.S. House approved last week targets a strategy states have used to boost the Medicaid dollars they get from the federal government. The measure would cap or freeze
Summer Roadwork Underway at WSU Pullman
PULLMAN, WA — Road construction and maintenance projects are underway at Washington State University in Pullman, impacting several key campus routes as summer improvements begin. Crews began repaving Stadium Way between the Nevada Street intersection and Wilson
Fires and Floods are Impacting US Communities, Intensifying the Housing Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After nearly a month, the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that ravaged California have been contained. But for Southern California and state agencies, another challenge lies ahead: Helping people find homes. The wildfires levied significant
Child Found Alone by Road Near Tri-Cities Leads to Arrest of Dad With Meth
KENNEWICK, WA — A routine welfare check took a serious turn deputies discovered an unconscious man and child surrounded by drug paraphernalia inside a residence west of the Tri-Cities last week. Deputies were dispatched to the 400
Lewiston Police Department Launches ‘Chief’s Briefing’ Podcast
LEWISTON, ID – The Lewiston Police Department has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening community ties and increasing transparency through a monthly podcast titled “Chief’s Briefing.” Hosted by Chief Jason Kuzik, the podcast will provide residents
Washington State Consumers Gain ‘Right to Repair’ Cellphones and Other Electronics
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington is joining a growing list of states trying to tear down barriers for consumers who want to repair their electronics rather than buy new ones. Gov. Bob Ferguson last week signed the state’s
Idaho Runs SNAP Efficiently, Officials say. But Congress Might Make State pay Millions More.
BOISE, ID – Earlier this month, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said he had thoughts on the “big, beautiful bill” advancing through Congress. To extend 2017 tax cuts, the bill would deeply cut federal spending for programs, including
Carolina Hurricanes stay alive with 3-0 win over Florida Panthers
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Florida Panthers 3-0 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. For the Canes, Logan Stankoven, Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal scored, and Frederik Andersen made