Court Ruling Allows Trump to Hold Back Foreign Aid Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal appeals court on Wednesday overturned a lower court’s ruling that had required the Trump administration to spend foreign aid dollars approved by Congress. But instead of addressing the central argument of the
Idaho America250 Committee Centers on Funding, Resources for July 4, 2026 Celebrations
BOISE, ID – A committee of Idaho legislators and state officials planning the America250 in Idaho celebrations voted on Wednesday to spend up to $20,000 promoting upcoming celebrations planned for July 4, 2026. During a meeting at
Suspect Charged With More Counts of Arson; Only $5,000 Bond Added Despite Request From Prosecutors
LEWISTON, ID – An 82-year-old Lewiston man is now facing three felony arson charges after investigators linked him to a series of fires in Lewiston and Culdesac earlier this month, according to court documents. Carl D. Vulgamore has
Judge Blocks use of Washington State’s Medicaid Data for Immigration Enforcement
SEATTLE, WA – A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using Medicaid data obtained from Washington and 19 other plaintiff states for immigration enforcement. The ruling also prohibits
Driver Flees Scene After Causing Collision That Injured Five Between Washtucna and Othello
WASHTUCNA, WA – Five people were injured Wednesday evening in a collision on State Route 26, between Washtucna and Othello, according to the Washington State Patrol. The crash occurred at 5:02 p.m. when a southbound vehicle on
Windy Conditions Push Spread of Multiple Fires in the Region
CLARKSTON, WA – High winds across the region Wednesday contributed to several wildfires in Asotin County and nearby areas, keeping fire crews busy into the night. According to Asotin County FIre District #1, a fire broke out
Juneau, Alaska Sees Record Glacier-Related Flooding, Prompting Evacuations
JUNEAU, AK – Evacuations are underway in parts of Alaska’s capital of Juneau after a glacial outburst sent water rushing down the Mendenhall River into areas in the region, which is expected to cause major flooding. The
Pres. Trump speaks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, EU leaders ahead of meeting with Russia’s Putin
On Wednesday, President Trump had a virtual meeting with numerous European Union leaders, as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ahead of his scheduled summit in Alaska on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Organized by German
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook agrees to 4-year, $48M extension
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension. The pact includes $30 million guaranteed, the most paid to a running back in the last five years. Cook, 25, was entering the
Portland Trail Blazers sold to owner of Carolina Hurricanes for over $4 Billion
Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico reported Wednesday that Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has agreed to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of the late Paul Allen for more than $4 billion. Last October, Forbes valued