Clarkston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse, Incest Charges

CLARKSTON, WA — A Clarkston man has pleaded not guilty following a law enforcement investigation into allegations involving sexual abuse of a child. According to court documents filed by the Clarkston Police Department, 42-year-old Cody J. Matney
YouTube Cracks Down on Mass-Produced Content with Updated Monetization Policy

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – YouTube has announced updates to its monetization policies to further promote authentic content creation and improve clarity around its review processes. The changes affect creators who monetize their videos through the YouTube Partner
New Law Requires Proof of Lawful Presence for Idaho Public Assistance Services

LEWISTON, ID — Beginning July 1, 2025, individuals seeking assistance from agencies like Community Action Partnership in North Central Idaho and neighboring Asotin County, Washington, will be required to verify their lawful presence in the United States.
City of Moscow Receives Federal Grant for Lola Clyde Park Development

MOSCOW, ID – The City of Moscow has secured a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the National Park Service to support upcoming development at Lola Clyde Park. The $584,000 federal grant, matched by $584,000
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Highlights Economic and Community Contributions in 2024 Report

LEWISTON, ID – St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has released its annual community benefit report, outlining the hospital’s efforts in 2024 to strengthen healthcare access and support the Lewis-Clark Valley through financial investment, workforce development, and community
Spokane County Deputies Track Down Armed Robbery Suspect on Bus

SPOKANE, WA – A man accused of pulling a weapon on a store employee during an armed robbery was arrested Tuesday afternoon after Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies tracked him down on a public transit bus. The incident began
Driver Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Vehicle on I-84 in Southern Idaho

HAMMETT, ID — A Meridian man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly pointing a firearm at another driver on Interstate 84 near Hammett, according to the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched around 4:07 p.m. on July
US Senate GOP Under Pressure on Trump Demand to Defund NPR, PBS, Foreign Aid

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress has just one week left to approve the Trump administration’s request to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for public media and foreign aid, setting up yet another tight deadline for lawmakers.
Lewiston Levee Parkway Confluence Parking and Restrooms Closed Until Further Notice

LEWISTON, ID – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District has closed the confluence parking area and restrooms near D Street and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center along the Lewiston Levee Parkway, citing
Kennewick Man Arrested Following Child Exploitation Investigation

RICHLAND, WA — A Kennewick man was arrested Wednesday following a months-long investigation by the Southeast Regional Internet Crimes Against Children (SER-ICAC) Task Force. The investigation began after SER-ICAC received a CyberTip from the National Center for