Effort Underway to Recall Washington Governor Bob Ferguson
OLYMPIA, WA – An effort to recall Gov. Bob Ferguson over his signing of a budget that includes roughly $9 billion in new taxes is likely a symbolic effort at best, given the high bar for removing
Snake River Spring Chinook Fishery Opens for Limited Days in June
CLARKSTON, WA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a four-day opening for spring Chinook salmon fishing on the Snake River, allowing anglers to retain up to two adult hatchery Chinook per
Repairs to Rockfall Fencing Begin June 3 on Lewiston Grade
LEWISTON, ID – Construction will begin Tuesday, June 3, on U.S. Highway 95 near the top of the Lewiston Grade to repair fencing that protects drivers from falling rocks, according to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Work
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to stay injunction on federal layoffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay an injunction blocking the executive branch’s mass layoffs of federal employees. The request, filed Monday, argues that U.S. District Judge Susan Illston’s temporary
Religious Tax-Exemption on the Line in Supreme Court Docket
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court is set to make a decision regarding the tax-exempt status of organizations that do not comply with state qualifications for “religious purposes.” The case, Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor
Spokane Considering Crypto Kiosk Ban Within City Limits Amid Rise in Scams
SPOKANE, WA – The Spokane City Council is considering banning virtual currency kiosks amid a rise in scams that cost Washington state more than $141 million in 2023 alone. According to Coinme and Coin ATM Radar, there are around 70 kiosks
Pullman Man Convicted of Rape in the Third Degree
COLFAX, WA — Erick Leal has been convicted of one count of Rape in the Third Degree following a trial in Whitman County Superior Court, according to Senior Deputy Prosecutor Tessa Scholl. The case stemmed from a
Idaho Firefighters Deployed to Canada to Assist with Wildfire Response
BOISE, ID – Firefighters with the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) have been deployed to Canada to support wildfire response efforts through a regional partnership known as the Northwest Wildland Firefighting Compact. The compact allows states and provinces
ITD Warns Idahoans of Scam Texts Demanding Payment for Traffic Violations
BOISE, ID — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has issued a warning to residents about scam text messages that falsely claim recipients owe money for unpaid traffic violations. According to ITD, the fraudulent messages include a link
Report Reveals Rising Food Insecurity in Idaho, Highest Rates Found in Rural Counties
MERIDIAN, ID – Feeding America’s latest Map the Meal Gap report shows a concerning rise in food insecurity across Idaho, with rural counties bearing the highest rates of hunger. According to the 2025 report, 12.7% of Idaho