Department of Education targets federal student aid scammers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education says it’s starting a nationwide effort to crack down on student aid fraud. The department recently announced its new identity verification requirements, which followed news that more than one-third
Seattle joins lawsuit over frozen anti-terror funds ahead of FIFA 2026
SEATTLE, WA – Seattle has joined a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over stalled counterterrorism funding that City Attorney Ann Davison says is essential for protecting FIFA World Cup fans in 2026. The funding in
Asotin County Launches “A Spray Away” Campaign to Combat Opioid Overdose Deaths
CLARKSTON, WA – The Asotin County Health District has launched a new public outreach campaign titled “A Spray Away” to promote the use and accessibility of naloxone, a life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication. The initiative comes
FDA says Americans’ DNA sent to foreign labs in clinical trials
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it halted all new clinical trials that entail sending Americans’ genetic data to international labs. Based on “mounting evidence,” the FDA said, some U.S. companies did
State Department Expands Visa Vetting to Include Social Media Checks for Students and Exchange Visitors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of State has announced expanded screening procedures for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visa applicants, which primarily include international students and exchange visitors. The new measures require applicants to make their
Over 100 Reptile and Insect Carcasses Found in Abandoned House; Central Oregon Man Arrested for Animal Neglect
BEND, OR — A months-long investigation by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has led to 25 counts of first-degree animal neglect after more than 100 dead animals were discovered in an abandoned home near La Pine. William
WA Spent $45M to Boost Electric Vehicle Use — With Mixed Results
The state offered rebates to lower-income residents to help buy or lease an EV. But Cascade PBS found the program struggled to reach those communities. OLYMPIA, WA – Brian Hedengren needed a new car. Minor issues bugged
Washington Deploys New Tools Hoping to Prevent Summer Traffic Deaths
This article was first published by TVW. OLYMPIA, WA – Summer in Washington is supposed to be a season of celebration: high school graduations, family road trips, long weekends at the lake. But traffic safety officials view it
Single-Vehicle Crash Reported Near Milepost 107 on Highway 12
KOOSKIA, ID — Emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident on Highway 12 near milepost 107 at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18. According to Kooskia Emergency Services, crews from Kooskia Ambulance, the Kooskia Ambulance Rescue
Your Favorite Campgrounds, Hiking Trails, and Forests Could Soon be up For Auction
“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Among the several controversial proposals emerging from the U.S. Senate this week as it considers the tax and spending bill