Pullman City Council Sends Short-Term Rental Rules Back for Review

PULLMAN, WA – Pullman City Council members are having some second thoughts about the controversial restrictions that they narrowly approved on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. Council revisited the new rules during their meeting Tuesday night.
Air Force Veteran and 9/11 Servicemember Jason Horst to Be Promoted to Idaho State Police Captain

MERIDIAN, ID — The Idaho State Police will hold a pinning ceremony tomorrow, Sept. 11, to promote Lieutenant Jason Horst to the rank of captain. The event falls on a date of deep personal significance for Horst,
Crews Battle Gusty Winds as White Pine Fire Near Potlatch Reaches 10% Containment

POTLATCH, ID – Crews continue to battle the White Pine Fire northeast of Potlatch, which has burned 792 acres and is 10% contained as of Tuesday. About 220 personnel are assigned to the fire. Firefighters are working
Protections for 2 Million Acres of Washington Forests Face Potential Repeal

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington tribal leaders and environmental advocates are speaking out against the Trump administration’s plan to repeal protections for 2 million acres of national forests in the state. The U.S. Forest Service has proposed scrapping
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Gains Support from Idaho and Washington Delegation Members

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced a bill designed to give immigrant farm workers an opportunity to pursue temporary legal status in the United States. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act proposes allowing immigrant farm workers to apply for Certified
Asotin County Proposes Sales Tax to Improve Emergency Communications

CLARKSTON, WA – According to Asotin County Emergency Management, roughly one-third of the county currently has limited or no radio communication coverage. Officials say this creates serious safety challenges during emergencies, such as the Snake River Fire
TriState Health Receives $5,000 Grant to Provide Car Seats for Families in Need

CLARKSTON, WA – TriState Health’s Trauma Injury Prevention Program has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Clearwater Paper to supply car seats to families facing financial hardship. The funding aims to improve child passenger safety by ensuring
Washington Man Crashes Into Guardrail, Found in Ahsahka After Fleeing Scene

OROFINO, ID – A Washington man was cited after fleeing the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Viewpoint Road Tuesday afternoon, according to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the incident at about 3:52 p.m.
Southern Idaho Angler Breaks State Catch-and-Release Record with Flathead Catfish

HOMEDALE, ID – A Homedale angler has broken Idaho’s catch-and-release flathead catfish record, surpassing a mark previously held by her husband. According to Idaho Fish and Game, Brandi Holt landed a 44-inch flathead catfish on August 2
Washington State Businesses Preparing for Tax Increases

SEATTLE, WA – Small business owners in most of the U.S. feel more upbeat, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Optimism Index for August, which increased by half a point from the previous