WSU Athletics Expands Name, Image, and Likeness Efforts

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University is bolstering its Name, Image, and Likeness efforts with a new approach that includes two new NIL positions to support Cougar student-athletes. The program is also increasing resources and expanding marketplace
Increased State Patrol Presence as WSU Students Return for Fall Semester WSP to Conduct Emphasis Patrols August 6–10

PULLMAN, WA – As students make their way back to Washington State University (WSU) for the start of the fall semester, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is ramping up efforts to keep roadways safe. From August 6
Months-Long Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Arrest in Major Criminal Case in Spokane

SPOKANE, WA — On July 30, 2025, the Spokane Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), in coordination with multiple federal and regional law enforcement partners, arrested 38-year-old Taurean D. Jones following an extensive investigation into serious criminal
Puppeteers for Fears Perform “Robopocalypse: The Musical” at the Kenworthy in Moscow

MOSCOW, ID – Puppeteers for Fears is performing their newest terrifying and hilarious show, “Robopocalypse: the Musical,” at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in Moscow on Sunday, August 3. The all-pupper horror and sci-fi musical comedy troupe
8-Year-Old Found Safe After Brief Disappearance Near Cardiff Spur

CLEARWATER COUNTY, ID – An 8-year-old boy who was reported missing Wednesday morning near Cardiff Spur has been safely located, according to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and Clearwater County Search and Rescue responded at approximately
Juliet Charron Appointed Director of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

BOISE, ID – Governor Brad Little has appointed Juliet Charron as the next director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), the state’s largest agency. She will assume the role on September 15, 2025. Charron
Small Plane Crashes Into Home in North Central Washington Town of Cashmere; Two Hospitalized

CASHMERE, WA – A small airplane crashed into a residence in the 300 block of Tigner Road in Cashmere on Tuesday evening, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on
U of I celebrates historic fundraising year with $67.6M in gifts

MOSCOW, ID – University of Idaho raised a record $67.6 million in Fiscal Year 2025, the largest amount for a single year in its history and $15 million more than it raised the previous year. This
Fire Destroys Lewiston Duplex, Causes $400,000 in Damage

LEWISTON, ID – A fire caused significant damage to a duplex at 802 and 804 20th Street on the afternoon of July 30. The Lewiston Fire Department was dispatched at 2:12 p.m. and arrived to find heavy
Washington’s food banks are on the brink

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington’s already-squeezed food bank system expects further pressure as an estimated 170,000 residents stand to lose food stamp benefits under the president’s tax cut law. Food banks already face high demand and difficult choices