Clarkston Woman Set to Begin Peace Corps Service in Colombia

CLARKSTON, WA – Natalie Elskamp of Clarkston will soon embark on a two-year journey of international service as she joins the Peace Corps as an English co-teacher in Colombia. Elskamp, a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with
Dale Watson to Headline Return to Riverside Country Music Festival in Potlatch

POTLATCH, ID – The Annual Return to Riverside country music festival will be held in Potlatch on Saturday. The father of Ameripolitan country music Dale Watson will headline the music fest. Watson has been a regular
Feds launch border recruitment effort, including rehiring retired agents

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have launched a recruitment campaign to expand deportation and border security efforts. DHS and ICE launched an ad
HHS stands by new eligibility requirements for Head Start

Federal government pays for over 750,000 kids nationwide; 96,500 of them are in four Southwestern states WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal funding is in jeopardy for a number of health, education and social service programs throughout the nation.
WDFW Police Charge Multiple Individuals in Western Washington Timber Theft

ABERDEEN, WA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police are pursuing charges against multiple individuals in two separate cedar theft incidents uncovered last week in the Aberdeen area. WDFW Officer McOmber initially responded to
Lewiston Daycare Operator Charged After Accusations of Striking a Toddler, Instructing Staff to Hide Injury

LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston woman has been charged with felony injury to a child following allegations made by former staff members of an in-home daycare in the Lewiston Orchards. According to a probable cause affidavit filed
Genetic test detects early signs of kidney disease in cats

PULLMAN, WA — With a swab of their cat’s cheek, pet owners can now determine if their cat is at high risk of developing one of the most common chronic diseases years before any clinical signs emerge,
REESE’S and OREO Unveil Long-Awaited Flavor Mashup

HERSHEY, PA – Two of America’s most iconic snack brands are teaming up for a sweet new collaboration that fans have long been asking for. The REESE’S and OREO® brands announced the release of two new
USDA to Close Portland Forest Service Offices, Shift Operations to Colorado and Other Hubs

PORTLAND, OR – U.S. Forest Service offices in Portland charged with wildfire prevention, scientific research, forestland management and conservation across the Northwest would be shuttered and moved out of state under a new plan announced by the
WSU Promotes Longtime Employees to Senior Leadership Roles

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University has named Jennifer Klein as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and Matthew Skinner as Vice President of Finance and Business Services. Klein steps into the permanent HR role after