Kamiah Stop for Tailgating Ends in Meth Arrest Thanks to K9 Rip

KAMIAH, ID – A traffic stop near Kamiah early Thursday morning led to the arrest of a woman for felony methamphetamine possession, according to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 12:50 a.m. on July 17,
Kootenai County Sheriff to Hold Public Briefing on Arson and Murder Case

KOOTENAI COUNTY, ID – Sheriff Robert B. Norris will hold a public briefing on Tuesday, July 22 at 10:00 a.m. to share updates on a recent case involving arson, premeditated murder, and the assault of firefighters. The
250K Washingtonians may lose Medicaid coverage despite meeting new requirements

OLYMPIA, WA – U.S. Sen. Patty Murray warned Friday that 14 hospitals in her home state of Washington may close due to Medicaid cuts in the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. President Donald Trump signed
Documentary Honoring Colleen Lupe Raises Dementia Awareness in Tribal Communities

LAPWAI, ID – Nimiipuu Health has released Missing Pieces – The Story of Colleen Lupe, a moving documentary developed through its Memory Care Program in partnership with Mezia Media. The film honors the life of Colleen
Traffic Stop in Idaho Falls Uncovers 25-Pound Meth Haul Bound for Montana

IDAHO FALLS, ID – Two Montana residents are facing felony drug trafficking charges after Idaho Falls Police seized over 25 pounds of methamphetamine during a coordinated traffic stop and vehicle search last week. On July 11,
ITD Issues Warning About Scam Texts Demanding Traffic Ticket Payments

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is alerting residents to a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming recipients owe payment for outstanding traffic tickets. According to ITD, the messages threaten enforcement penalties if payment is
WDFW Frees Deer Entangled in Swim Vest Near Shelton

SHELTON, WA – A black-tailed doe spotted with a child’s swim vest stuck around her neck near Shelton is now free, thanks to efforts by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Wildlife conflict specialist Ryan
Tri-Cities Sex Offender Faces Federal Charges for Assaulting ICE Agents

RICHLAND, WA – A registered sex offender from the Tri-Cities area is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an attempted arrest in Pasco. Victor Martin Lara-Lopez, 41, was
Judge blocks WA requirement for priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession

OLYMPIA, WA – Catholic priests in Washington cannot be required to report child abuse or neglect they learn of in confession, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Court Chief Judge David G. Estudillo granted a preliminary
Suspected Pipe Bomb Found During Boise DUI Arrest, Bomb Squad Renders Device Safe

BOISE – A routine DUI traffic stop early Friday morning led to a bomb scare in Boise after officers discovered a suspected homemade explosive device in a vehicle. According to the Boise Police Department, officers stopped a