Western Washington Woman Sentenced for Wildlife Trafficking

OLYMPIA, WA – A Skagit County woman has been sentenced following a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police investigation into the illegal trafficking of black bear parts. Yan L. Li, 54, pleaded guilty in Skagit
WSU College of Medicine Awarded Grant to Develop Rural Family Medicine Residency in Moses Lake

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and Samaritan Healthcare have been awarded a highly competitive Rural Residency Planning and Development Program grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). “This
Post Falls Man Caught in Internet Child Enticement Sting Sentenced to 15 years in Prison

POST FALLS, ID – A 40-year-old Post Falls man has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of Enticing a Child Through the Internet, a felony charge punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Christopher Daniel
Crews Continue to Battle 1,000 Acre Wildfire Northeast of Potlatch

POTLATCH, ID – The White Pine Fire, located 14 miles northeast of Potlatch on the Palouse Ranger District, has grown to 1,045 acres and remains 10% contained, according to the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The fire, which
Western Washington Homeowner Fatally Shoots Suspected Intruder

SPANAWAY, WA – The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning after a homeowner reported shooting an intruder. Deputies responded at about 1:45 a.m. on September 14 after a 51-year-old
Washington Overtakes California for Most Expensive Gas

SEATTLE, WA – Washington has edged out California and Hawaii to claim the highest average gas prices in the nation, according to AAA. As of Monday morning, the statewide average price for regular unleaded in Washington is
Comcast Lawsuit Claims new Washington State tax is Illegal

OLYMPIA, WA – Comcast is suing to block a new Washington law imposing sales tax on advertising services, imperiling a financial linchpin lawmakers relied on to balance the state’s budget. The cable giant contends that the statute
25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Southern Idaho Motorcycle Crash

PINE, ID – A 25-year-old Mountain Home woman died Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on the Pine-Featherville Highway, according to the Idaho State Police. The crash occurred at about 1:17 p.m. on September 14 near
Utah Governor Says Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer is not Cooperating With Authorities

OREM, UT – The 22-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is refusing to cooperate with authorities, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed Sunday, citing information also shared by two law enforcement officials. Cox appeared on
77th Primetime Emmy Awards: ‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Studio,’ and ‘Adolescence’ among the night’s big winners

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Sunday, Sept. 14 on CBS, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. Among the night’s big winners were the HBO Max medical drama “The Pitt”