Idaho State Police Marks National Forensic Science Week with Proclamation and Awards
BOISE, ID – The Idaho State Police (ISP) closed out National Forensic Science Week by recognizing the contributions of forensic professionals and honoring leaders in the field. Governor Brad Little officially proclaimed September 14–20, 2025, as National
SBA Approves Disaster Loans for Businesses Impacted by White River Bridge Closure
OLYMPIA, WA — The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a disaster declaration to provide financial assistance to businesses affected by the closure of the White River Bridge on State Route 410
Balmer Announces Departure from LC State Baseball
LEWISTON, ID – After nearly two decades on the bench as a coach for the Warriors and a storied playing career, Allen Balmer has stepped down as the program’s associate head coach. He was named the head
CDC panel opts against requiring COVID shot prescription, but wants greater emphasis on its risks
ATLANTA, GA — The top vaccine advisory committee at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to change long-standing recommendations around COVID-19 vaccine access for children and adults, though a proposal to require prescriptions for
Crime Prevention Seminar Scheduled in Asotin
ASOTIN, WA – A free community seminar on crime prevention and personal safety will be offered Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Asotin County Fire District #1. The session will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and
Spokane attorney slams court over free speech after it issues controversial ruling
SPOKANE, WA – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown declared a “complete victory” on Thursday after the courts dismissed a First Amendment lawsuit, which the city authorized $200,000 in spending to fight. Conservative Christian activist Sean Feucht filed a lawsuit against
Mexican National Sentenced to 20 Years for Shooting at Spokane Police During Drug Trafficking Crime
SPOKANE, WA — A 36-year-old Mexican national who unlawfully re-entered the United States has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after opening fire on Spokane police officers during a fentanyl trafficking operation. On Thursday,
IED Discovered Near Tonasket School, Safely Detonated
TONASKET, WA – Authorities confirmed an improvised explosive device (IED) was found Thursday morning by a woman walking along a path near the Tonasket School campus. The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office said the area was quickly secured
Chance of government shutdown rises as US Senate fails to advance spending bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate deadlocked Friday over how to fund the government past a deadline at the end of September, escalating the odds of a shutdown and heightening tensions on Capitol Hill. Democrats on a
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Announce Prescribed Fire Plans
KAMIAH, ID – The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are preparing to conduct prescribed fire operations beginning the week of September 22, with work continuing through October 5 if weather conditions remain favorable. According to the Forest Service,