WATCH: WA Supreme Court to have final say on voter-approved natural gas initiative
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will take up a case involving the constitutionality of Initiative 2066, which would require utilities to provide natural gas service to any eligible customer who requests
Wildfires Continue to Burn Across Nez Perce–Clearwater National Forests
KAMIAH, ID – Wildfire activity across the Nez Perce–Clearwater National Forests increased slightly over the holiday weekend as warm, dry weather lingered. Forecasts indicate similar conditions will persist through the week, with north and northwest winds expected
Whitman County Commissioners Allocate $1 Million for Port of Whitman Commercialization Facility in Pullman
PULLMAN, WA – The Whitman County Commissioners have allocated a million dollars to the Port of Whitman County for the agency’s proposed commercialization facility in Pullman. The commissioners awarded the money from the county’s .09 economic development
Dr. Ladapo, Gov. DeSantis Announce Plan to Eliminate Vaccine Mandates in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Pledging a Floridian version of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again, state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and second-term Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday they’re done with vaccine mandates. They’ll need
Burglars Use Stolen Garage Door Opener to Steal Firearms in Spokane
SPOKANE, WA – Spokane Police officers have arrested a suspect and recovered several firearms following a burglary reported in northwest Spokane earlier this week. According to the Spokane Police Department, officers responded to the 5100 block of
Concerns Raised Over LOID Water and Animal Safety
LEWISTON, ID – Concerns have surfaced regarding the safety of Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (LOID) water after a local family questioned whether it played a role in their dog’s death. According to the Idaho Animal Rescue Network,
Resident Survey in Moscow to Determine Eligibility for Parks, Roads, and Infrastructure Grants
MOSCOW, ID – The City of Moscow will begin conducting a household income survey on September 22, 2025, as part of its effort to secure future grant funding for community projects. The survey will be distributed to
Policy Allowing Rainbow Crosswalks Revoked by Yakima City Council
YAKIMA, WA – With one member in opposition, the Yakima City Council voted on Tuesday to repeal a policy that permitted nonprofits to paint rainbow crosswalks if they covered all of the costs. While Tuesday’s decision made
Washington AG Responds to Court Order Limiting Google’s Search Monopoly
SEATTLE, WA – A federal judge has issued an order restricting Google’s ability to maintain exclusive search contracts and requiring the company to share certain data with competitors. The ruling follows a previous decision that found Google
LC State to Host Constitution Day Panel on 14th Amendment
LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College’s Social Sciences Division will mark Constitution Day with a public panel discussion on the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 7:30