WSU Earns Top Rankings in Princeton Review Guide
PULLMAN, WA — Washington State University has secured a leading spot in The Princeton Review’s newly released Best 391 Colleges guide, earning recognition in more than 20 categories based on student survey responses. Most notably, WSU ranked
Kitchen Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Clarkston Residence
CLARKSTON, WA – Firefighters from Asotin County Fire District #1 and the City of Lewiston responded to a structure fire in the 2600 block of 13th Street Friday afternoon. A passerby reported smoke coming from an older
USDA Announces Expanded Plan to Combat New World Screwworm
AUSTIN, TX – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a broad plan aimed at preventing the spread of the New World Screwworm (NWS) into the United States. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins detailed the
Appeals court upholds $1M in fines against WA restaurant for violating COVID restrictions
LONGVIEW, WA – A southwest Washington restaurant fined nearly $1 million for repeatedly violating the state’s indoor dining ban during the COVID-19 pandemic must pay the penalty, a state court of appeals ruled this week. Stuffy’s II
Spokane Police Issued Camping Ban Training Bulletin Days After Law Took Effect
SPOKANE, WA – Despite having at least 30 days, the Spokane Police Department did not issue a training bulletin on how to enforce Mayor Lisa Brown’s new camping ban until days after it took effect. The Spokane
Ribbon Cutting Marks Launch of Idaho’s First Cruise Boat Dock in Lewiston
LEWISTON, ID – The Port of Lewiston and American Cruise Lines have officially opened Idaho’s first cruise boat dock, celebrating the milestone Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Confluence Riverfront facility. The event drew local officials,
WSU Researchers Use Smartwatch Data to Identify Daily Activities with AI
PULLMAN, WA — Researchers have long been able to use information from smartwatches to identify physical movement, such as sitting or walking, that wearers are performing in a controlled lab setting. Now, Washington State University researchers have
Governor Signs Executive Order to Reduce State Spending and Maintain School Funding
BOISE, ID – Governor Brad Little has signed Executive Order 2025-05, directing state executive branch agencies to reduce General Fund spending and identify operational efficiencies in the coming fiscal year. The order, titled “The Idaho Act,” outlines
Clarkston Firefighters Warn of Minimum Staffing Levels
CLARKSTON, WA – On Friday, August 15, the Clarkston Professional Firefighters Local 2299 reminded the public that the department is operating with only three firefighters on duty. The union noted that if two calls occur at the
Garfield Man Sentenced for Pointing Gun at Motorist Outside Tavern
COLFAX, WA – A 51-year-old Garfield man has pleaded guilty to pointing a pistol at a motorist outside Grumpy’s Tavern. Fritz Henn pleaded guilty to felony 2nd degree assault Friday in Whitman County Superior Court. Henn was