New Bill Would Eliminate Federal Tax on Home Sales
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Real estate owners looking to sell their homes in the future may be able to avoid paying the federal capital gains tax if newly-introduced legislation passes. The No Tax on Home Sales Act, introduced Thursday
Swarm of Small Earthquakes Detected Beneath Mount Rainier
MOUNT RAINIER, WA – A notable swarm of small earthquakes has been recorded beneath Mount Rainier since the early hours of July 8, marking the largest earthquake swarm ever detected at the volcano, according to the
AG Brown Announces Agreement Blocking Sales and Returns of Conversion Devices in Washington
SEATTLE, WA – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced Friday that the federal government and a manufacturer have agreed not to sell or return machine-gun conversion devices in Washington and 15 other jurisdictions. The agreement follows a
Western Washington Sheriff Seeks to Fine Unprepared Hikers That Require Rescue
STEVENSON, WA – Following a dramatic surge in search and rescue operations, Skamania County Sheriff Summer Scheyer is proposing a new county ordinance aimed at holding individuals accountable for reckless or negligent behavior that results in search
Idaho Supreme Court Backs AG Labrador in Grant Misuse Probe
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favor of Attorney General Raúl Labrador, affirming his authority to investigate the alleged misuse of taxpayer-funded grants distributed to charitable organizations across the state. The high
U.S. Forest Service to cut Budget by $391 Million
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Forest Services plans to cut its budget by $391 million for fiscal year 2026, according to a proposed budget request. A large portion of the cuts to the forest services budget are
Yellowstone, Glacier National Parks on Track for Record Years
WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT – Fresh off of a year that saw Yellowstone and Glacier national parks notch their second-highest visitation years ever, the two anchors for Montana’s tourism sector are on an even hotter pace this summer,
Washington Officials Warn of Higher Power Bills, Job Losses Under New Energy Law
OLYMPIA, WA – Officials are warning that the megabill passed last week will likely raise Washington households’ electricity costs and eliminate thousands of jobs in Washington’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors. The federal legislation doesn’t override Washington’s
Idaho Legislators Celebrate Death of Proposal to Sell off Public Lands
LEWISTON, ID – Idaho state legislators from both parties celebrated the death of a federal proposal that would have made millions of acres of public lands, including in Idaho, available to be sold off. On June 30,
Secret Service Suspended six Personnel Without pay Following Trump Assassination Attempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Secret Service suspended six agents without pay for their conduct during the assassination attempt on then-presidential candidate Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, nearly a year ago. Confirmation of the suspensions