Department of Education Awards $8.2 Million to Renew Six WSU TRIO Programs
PULLMAN, WA – The U.S. Department of Education has renewed six WSU TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) programs with grant funding to continue their critical work for another five years. The programs, which serve more than 800
Nez Perce County to Redirect Solid Waste to Asotin Landfill Beginning October 1
LEWISTON, ID – The Nez Perce County Board of Commissioners has announced that starting October 1, 2025, solid waste from unincorporated areas of Nez Perce County will be disposed of directly at the Asotin County Regional Landfill.
Washington Governor Proclaims September 11 as First Responders’ Day
OLYMPIA, WA — Governor Bob Ferguson has officially proclaimed September 11, 2025, as First Responders’ Day in Washington state, recognizing the sacrifices and service of first responders across the state. The proclamation honors career and volunteer responders,
Idaho Organizations Expand Services to Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Careers
BOISE, ID – Ross Dickman and Dan McGurkin know firsthand the difficulty of finding employment and transitioning to civilian life after a career in military service, although their experiences happened about a decade apart. Now both men
20-Year Prison Sentence Follows November 2023 Spokane Fentanyl Pill Press Raid
SPOKANE, WA – A Spokane man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for operating a commercial pill press lab that produced counterfeit fentanyl tablets for distribution. On Tuesday, U.S.
Abandoned Puppy Found in Pullman
PULLMAN, WA – The City of Pullman Police Department reports that a puppy was discovered abandoned in a roadside ditch earlier this week. According to the department, Code Enforcement Officer Loop found the dog locked in a
Weapon Recovered as Manhunt Continues in Charlie Kirk Assassination Investigation
OREM, UT – The weapon believed to have been used in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been recovered; however, a manhunt remains underway for the suspected shooter. Investigators held a briefing Thursday morning indicating
Nimiipuu Physician Appointed to Leadership Role in U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
LAPWAI, ID – R. Kim Hartwig, MD, Nez Perce, has joined the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Indian Health Service (IHS), effective Monday, September 8, 2025. In
Beer and Wine Approved for General Seating at WSU Football Games
PULLMAN, WA – Beer and wine will be available in general seating at Washington State University’s Martin Stadium during Cougar football games for the first time, following approval of a one-year pilot program by the Washington State
Inslee Approved, Ferguson Denied: Triple Murder’s Case Back Before State Review Board
SEATTLE, WA – Convicted triple murderer Timothy Pauley could, at least technically, get another chance at freedom. The Indeterminate Sentence Review Board is again considering his case because when former Gov. Jay Inslee approved his release in