Michaels Acquires JOANN Intellectual Property and Private Label Brands
IRVING, TX — The Michaels Companies, Inc. announced Thursday it has acquired the intellectual property and private label brands of JOANN, a move that will expand Michaels’ offerings in fabric, sewing, and yarn categories and further its efforts
Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near Quincy, Now Under Control
GRANT COUNTY, WA – A wildfire prompted Level 3 evacuations Thursday afternoon in the unincorporated Quincy area, north of Adams Road N and east of Road 13-NW. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the fire is
Washington mom blames lack of VA services for children’s deaths
WENATCHEE, WA – As the manhunt continues for 32-year-old Travis Decker, suspected in the murders of his three young daughters in Chelan County, Wash., more information is coming out about his declining mental state and struggles to
As Feds Resume Student Loan Collections, States Try to Catch Borrowers Before They Sink
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the past few months, Celina Damian’s phone has been ringing off the hook with one bewildered, anxious question after another: “What kind of loan is this?” “Am I in default?” “Will the government
WATCH: Trump, Musk feud explodes on social media
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tension between President Donald Trump and former Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Must ratcheted up Thursday with the two exchanging words on social media over the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that Musk
Idaho to Assist ICE in Transporting Convicted Non-Citizens Under 287(g) Agreement
BOISE, ID – Governor Brad Little announced Thursday that the Idaho State Police (ISP) has entered into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in transporting convicted non-citizens from Idaho jails to
No Decision Yet From Idaho Supreme Court Leaves Abortion Ballot Initiative Group in The Lurch
BOISE, ID – It’s been more than 30 days since a hearing in a conflict over the language of a proposed 2026 reproductive rights ballot initiative, but with no decision yet from the Idaho Supreme Court, the
WSU Regents Approve Budget Cuts Which Include Layoffs
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University budget cuts were approved by the regents during their special board meeting on Thursday. The next fiscal year WSU core operating budget is being cut by about 4% totaling a 17
WA Looks to Tighten Compliance Under Police Accountability Law
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state auditors have started investigating whether local police departments are properly reporting officer misconduct. As part of police accountability measures passed in 2021, the Legislature required law enforcement agencies to report to the
Trump Expects Harvard Compliance After Travel Ban on Some Student Visa-Holders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Less than 24 hours after closing America’s borders to foreign nationals planning to attend Harvard University, President Donald Trump hinted that the school might soon abandon its defiant stance. During a Thursday press conference