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
Trump to Make Decision ‘Within Next Two Weeks’ on Iran Strike

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump said he will decide on whether to engage in military action against Iran within the next two weeks. “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may
New Law Strikes Medical Debt From Oregonians’ Credit Scores

SALEM, OR – A bill prohibiting credit reporting on Oregonians’ medical debt has been signed into law by Gov. Tina Kotek. Hailed as a significant victory for consumer rights advocates, the bill also removes existing medical debt from
White House Issues Further Extension on TikTok Enforcement Delay

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the federal government’s delay in enforcing the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act as it pertains to TikTok. The new deadline for enforcement
FTC Sends Over $2 Million in Refunds to Victims of Bogus Coaching and Money-Making Scams

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is distributing more than $2 million in refunds to nearly 39,500 consumers who were misled by fraudulent get-rich-quick schemes promoted during the financial crisis of the
Kraft Heinz to Eliminate FD&C Colors from U.S. Products by 2027

CHICAGO, IL – The Kraft Heinz Company announced Tuesday that it will fully remove Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colors from all its U.S. products by the end of 2027 and has immediately ceased launching any new U.S.
Idaho Policymakers ‘Confident’ Parental Rights Fix Will Come

by Idaho Reports staff BOISE, ID – Despite multiple reports of issues with the original law and a Senate attempt to fix those problems, the House declined to amend the Idaho Parental Rights Act during the 2025 legislative
Post Fire Now 45% Contained as Crews Prepare for Wetter Conditions Near Highway 12

IDAHO COUNTY, ID – Fire officials report strong progress in containing the Post Fire burning along U.S. Highway 12 in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, with containment now estimated at 45%. The fire, which began June