Washington Traffic Deaths Down After Record Year
OLYMPIA, WA – Coming off a 33-year high, deaths on Washington’s roads dropped nearly 10% last year, according to state data released Wednesday. The state saw 731 people die in vehicle crashes in 2024, according to the
CMS to crack down on Medicaid dollars spent on noncitizens
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is cracking down on states’ use of taxpayer dollars allotted to Medicaid to pay for unauthorized treatments for noncitizens. The federal government allocates billions of dollars each
Hit-and-Run Reported in North Idaho Construction Zone; ISP Seeks Information
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — The Idaho State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier this month on Interstate 90. The incident happened at approximately 12:26
Rare surgery buys Rottweiler invaluable time with family
PULLMAN, WA – Following his dog’s sudden diagnosis of an aggressive skin cancer, Gavin Rogers couldn’t fathom putting down his 10-year-old Rottweiler, Howie. Besides the rapidly growing malignant tumor that started inside and quickly worked its way outside
Outgoing Pullman High School Athletics & Activities Director Wendy Kruger Releases Statement
PULLMAN, WA – Outgoing Pullman High School Athletics and Activities Director Wendy Kruger has released a statement to the community. Kruger’s position as full-time athletics and activities director was recently eliminated by the school district due to
Registration open for U of I’s Summer Design Days workshop
MOSCOW, ID – Registration is open for Summer Design Days, a design workshop series hosted by University of Idaho’s College of Art and Architecture. High school students from across the region are invited to explore a wide
DOD expanding homeschool support for families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Defense is expanding homeschool support for families in accordance with a Jan. 29 executive order President Donald Trump issued, “Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families.” Federal agencies are rolling
Oregon lawmakers vote to expand state’s plastic bag ban
SALEM, OR – Oregon’s ban on plastic grocery bags will kick up a notch under a bill headed to the desk of Gov. Tina Kotek. Beginning in 2027, Senate Bill 551 will ensure that retailers and restaurants
Southern Idaho Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Pornography Distribution
BOISE, ID – A Burley man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for distributing sexually exploitative material involving children, following an investigation led by the Idaho Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit. Tyrell Howell,
Miscommunication Leads to Delay For New Highway Junction in North Colfax
COLFAX, WA – Miscommunication about the plans for building a new highway junction on the North end of Colfax has led to the project being delayed. The transportation package recently approved by the Washington Legislature includes a