Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics Receive Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Excellence
COLFAX, WA – The Washington State Hospital Association recently honored 20 rural hospitals for their outstanding quality improvement efforts with the 2025 Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Excellence distinction. The achievement recognizes the important work done by
Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Felony Drug Arrest in Idaho County
RIGGINS, ID – A routine patrol by the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office resulted in a felony drug arrest on the evening of June 25, 2025. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy observed a suspiciously parked vehicle
WA Supreme Court rules against watchdog org in CBA public records case
OLYMPIA, WA – In an 8-1 decision, the Washington Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Office of Financial Management was justified in withholding certain contract negotiation documents related to collective bargaining agreements. The case involves a
WATCH: What happens to U.S. trading partners on July 9? Trump decides
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump faces a self-imposed July 9 deadline to reach trade deals with dozens of U.S. trading partners, but the White House isn’t worried. “The deadline is not critical,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Governor Little Hosts Federal Officials for Wildfire Roundtable and Trail Ride in Idaho
BOISE, ID – Governor Brad Little hosted a wildfire preparedness roundtable this week alongside Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke and federal officials from the Trump administration. The meeting was held in advance of the 2025 wildfire season and
Independent Investigation Underway After Officer-Involved Incident in Spokane
SPOKANE, WA — Three Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers have been identified as involved in a critical incident that occurred on June 15, 2025, at the intersection of E. Trent Avenue and N. Pines Road in Spokane
Old Greer Fire Holds at 78 Acres; Crews Prepare for Warmer Weather
GREER, ID — The Old Greer Fire remained at 78 acres on Saturday as fire crews continued containment efforts in steep, rugged terrain. The fire, located across the river from Greer in Lewis County, was first reported
UPDATE: US-95 Ribbon Cutting Cancelled
UPDATE: US-95 Ribbon Cutting Cancelled The Idaho Transportation Department has cancelled Monday’s ribbon-cutting event for the new US-95 realignment due to the incident on Sunday that left two firefighters dead in the Coeur d’Alene area. The highway
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Northeast of Spokane; Speed and Impairment Suspected
CHATTAROY, WA – A man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Tuesday evening on North Milan Road, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 31000 block of N. Milan Road at approximately
Southern Idaho Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Production
POCATELLO, ID – A 40-year-old man from Burley has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material, officials announced Thursday. Michael Allen Montoya received a 360-month sentence from Senior U.S. District Judge