Judge rules prisons must continue transgender medical services for inmates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal district judge halted enforcement of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that blocked prisons from providing hormone therapy and other transgender accommodations to prisoners. A Republican appointed U.S. District Judge
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Reports Arrest Following Border Patrol Collaboration
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man on June 1 following a coordinated effort with U.S. Border Patrol, citing the case as an example of the value of interagency
Clarkston Man Arrested on DOC Warrant, Alleged Meth Possession
CLARKSTON, WA — A Clarkston man was arrested on June 2 after a patrol stop led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and confirmation of an active felony warrant, according to a police affidavit. Around
Court Fight Pits Religious Group That Doesn’t Want LGBTQ+ Employees Against WA Law
YAKIMA, WA – A Christian ministry in Yakima and the state of Washington are clashing in federal court over whether the religious group can decline to hire LGBTQ+ employees. The Union Gospel Mission of Yakima runs a
More Cuts to Forest Service Offices Announced in Idaho
BOISE, ID – U.S. Forest Service officials announced additional cutbacks and temporary closures of ranger district offices in Idaho on Monday on the heels of retirements and deferred resignation programs offered by President Donald Trump. Effective immediately,
Authorities Searching for Suspect After Bodies of Missing Girls Found in Chelan County
WENATCHEE, WA — Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for 32-year-old Travis Caleb Decker, who is wanted in connection to the deaths of three young girls whose bodies were discovered June 2 in a remote area of
City of Juliaetta Launches Livestream for Council Meetings
JULIAETTA, ID — The City of Juliaetta has introduced a new livestream feature for its regular city council meetings, which are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The livestream is available for
Trump Wants Congress to Slash $9.4B in Spending Now, Defund NPR And PBS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration plans to send its first spending cuts request to Congress on Tuesday, asking lawmakers to swiftly eliminate $9.4 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and various foreign aid
Clearwater Paper to Participate in Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference
SPOKANE, WA — Clearwater Paper Corporation announced its scheduled participation in the 2025 Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference, which will take place on June 10 in Chicago, Illinois. Company representatives will include President and Chief Executive
Yakima Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Soliciting Minors Through Social Media
YAKIMA, WA – A Yakima man was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for soliciting minors using social media, following a multi-agency investigation. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington, 43-year-old