Private Companies Step up to Gather Weather Data for NOAA as Staffing Cuts Hobble Agency Forecasting
WindBorne Systems is one of several companies launching balloons, drones, buoys and other devices to provide critical data to the beleaguered agency’s National Weather Service, but they can’t fill all the gaps. This article originally appeared
True Crime Author Gregg Olsen and Survivor Shasta Groene to Visit Asotin and Latah Libraries
CLARKSTON, WA – The Asotin County Library and Moscow Public Library have announced that they’ll be hosting New York Times bestselling true crime author Gregg Olsen and Shasta Groene, survivor and subject of his new book, Out
Traffic Stop in Southeastern Idaho Leads to Recovery of Missing Wyoming Juvenile and Criminal Investigation
SHELLEY, ID – A routine traffic stop by the Shelley Police Department in the early morning hours of August 6 led to the recovery of a missing juvenile and sparked an ongoing criminal investigation involving suspected drug
United Way of Moscow Expands School Lunch Debt Forgiveness Program
MOSCOW, ID – The United Way of Moscow is expanding its School Lunch Debt Forgiveness Program in Latah County. Last year, the group helped students pay their lunch debts at a handful of schools in Latah County.
Traveler visiting eastern Idaho had measles. But officials don’t think the public was exposed.
BOISE, ID – A child from another country visiting eastern Idaho had measles, local health officials announced Thursday. But officials don’t expect the public was exposed, besides household contacts who are being monitored for possible infections, Eastern
Bill would require IRS to notify taxpayer if requesting private financial info
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Taxpayers will have more control over how the Internal Revenue Service acquires their personal information if a newly-introduced bill becomes law. The bipartisan Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, brought forward Thursday by Sens. John Barrasso,
Washington Observes Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day on August 7
OLYMPIA, WA – Governor Bob Ferguson has proclaimed August 7, 2025, as Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day in Washington state, honoring the sacrifices of military veterans who have been wounded or killed in combat. The proclamation, issued
Republicans plan for second ‘big, beautiful bill’ during private event
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Only five weeks after the multitrillion-dollar One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law, Republicans are already charting a policy roadmap for another budget reconciliation bill. The Republican Study Committee, which serves as the conservative
WSU tree fruit program, industry welcome new students with apples at move‑in
PULLMAN, WA – Partners from Washington State University and the Washington tree fruit industry will roll out a red-carpet welcome for incoming students on Saturday, Aug. 9, distributing thousands of Washington-grown Cosmic Crisp® apples as part of
UPDATE: Deceased Woman on Greenbelt Trail Identified
The Clarkston Police Department has confirmed that the woman found deceased on the Greenbelt Trail has been identified. No further information is being released at this time. The investigation remains ongoing. CLARKSTON, WA – The Clarkston Police