Body of Missing Hunter Recovered in Southwest Washington Reservoir
COUGAR, WA – The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the recovery of a body from Swift Reservoir, identified as a 72-year-old man who disappeared while hunting late last year. On June 22, 2025, a 911 caller
WA Workers Could be Harmed by H-2A Visa Expansion
SKAGIT COUNTY, WA – Advocates for immigrants’ rights in Washington state are voicing concerns about the possible expansion of the H-2A visa program, which they say exploits migrant workers. Washington is one of five states most dependent
Health Advisory Remains for Fish Near Bonneville Dam Due to Toxic Pollution
BONNEVILLE DAM, OR – As outdoor recreation picks up for summer, a clean-water advocacy group reminds people that some fish around Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River are not safe to eat due to high levels of
Locals Remain Skeptical of on-Hold Plan to Breach Lower Snake River Dams
COLFAX, WA – For three decades, politics in the 5th Congressional District have been shaped by the many “what if” questions about removing four dams on the Lower Snake River. The Washington State Department of Transportation is
Traffic Patrols and Delays Expected During Spokane Hoopfest Weekend
SPOKANE, WA – Drivers traveling through downtown Spokane this weekend should prepare for delays and road closures as thousands of players and spectators converge for the annual Hoopfest event, taking place June 27–29. The tournament, recognized
WATCH: Trump Leaves NATO Touting Multiple Successes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump heads home from the NATO summit in the Netherlands touting a slew of international successes, including the member nations committing to more than doubling their defense spending. In addition, Trump is
Avista Lowers its Request For Electric & Gas Rate Hikes For North Idaho-Public Comments Accepted During Telephonic Hearing Thursday
SPOKANE, WA – Avista Utilities is now proposing lower rate hikes on electricity and natural gas for its North Idaho customers. The Spokane based utility has proposed a settlement with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Avista had
WSU Regents Approve Major Capital Projects, Including Schweitzer Hall Expansion and New Integrated Sciences Building
PULLMAN, WA – Half a dozen capital projects — ranging from minor restoration and renewal to new buildings that’ll transform campus skylines — were approved by members of the Washington State University Board of Regents earlier this
University of Idaho Residence Hall Association earns top national honor for student leadership and innovation
MOSCOW, ID – University of Idaho’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) has been named the 2025 School of the Year by the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH), the largest student-run nonprofit in the world. This recognition distinguishes U of
Seattle Judge Orders Trump Administration to Unfreeze EV Charger Funding
SEATTLE, WA – A federal judge in Seattle on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate federal funding for electric vehicle chargers in Washington and more than a dozen other states. For months, billions of dollars from