Spokane Aerospace Center Faces Rocky Launch After Grant Rescission
Last month, the Trump administration clawed back awarded grants for several “tech hubs” including the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center. By Mai Hoang Jun 12, 2025 SPOKANE, WA – When the U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded $48
Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape for Commercial Space Launches and Satellite Licensing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan group of senators are bringing back to a bill to cut regulations for commercial space launces and the licensing of private remote sensing satellites. The Licensing Aerospace Units to New Commercial Heights Act is
Yellowstone Sets New Record for May Visitation
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park recorded its busiest May in history this year, drawing more than 566,000 recreational visitors, according to recent data from the National Park Service. The May 2025 figures represent an
Eight Arrested in Seattle After Anti-ICE Protesters Clash With Police
SEATTLE, WA – A demonstration that began peacefully at a Seattle park on Wednesday evening led to arrests and disruption in downtown Seattle after isolated acts of violence prompted police intervention. The protest started with a 7
Washington State AG Leads Court Filing Against Trump Deployments to Riots in LA
SEATTLE, WA – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown announced on Thursday morning that his office has filed an amicus brief with leaders from 21 states supporting California’s request for a court order blocking President Donald Trump’s
Political Fights put Spotlight on Leader of Washington State’s Largest Public Employee Union
SEATTLE, WA – Mike Yestramski has enjoyed a low profile through much of his six years leading Washington state’s largest public sector union. Not anymore. His very public clashes with the governor during a contentious 2025 legislative
Fire Officials say Idaho has ‘Greater Potential’ for Significant Summer Wildfire Season
BOISE, ID – As hot, dry weather settles in, officials are predicting a greater than usual likelihood that Idaho will experience significant wildfires this summer. The Predictive Services Office at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise’s
ICE Protest in Spokane Leads to Arrests and Citywide Curfew
SPOKANE, WA – A protest at the Spokane Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office on Wednesday afternoon drew a large crowd and heavy law enforcement presence, eventually resulting in over 30 arrests and a city-imposed curfew. Community
Pacers rally to beat Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench, Tyrese Haliburton finished with 22 points, 11 assists and nine
Pres. Trump announces U.S., China deal on rare earth minerals is ‘done’
President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China have come to an agreement over trade and the acquisition of rare earth minerals. Rare earth elements and magnets widely used by the automotive and defense sectors