DNA Testing Confirms Triple-Murder Suspect Travis Decker is Dead
CHELAN COUNTY, WA – Triple-murder suspect Travis Decker is dead. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison confirmed that remains found near Leavenworth are those of Decker, following DNA analysis. “We are glad to say those remains do come
Moscow Police Seek Video Footage From September 24 Incident
MOSCOW, ID — The Moscow Police Department is requesting the public’s help in obtaining video related to an incident on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, around 8:45 p.m. near Idaho Avenue and Elm Street. Investigators are asking residents
U.S. Department of Education Proposes New Grant Priorities on Learning and Workforce Readiness
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has proposed two new supplemental priorities for its discretionary grant programs: Meaningful Learning and Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness. The Meaningful Learning proposal is intended to strengthen instruction in
Federal judge sides with Idaho church in Blaine Amendment lawsuit
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on September 25, 2025 BOISE, ID – A federal judge ruled Monday that Truth Family Bible Church’s First Amendment rights were violated when Sage International School canceled the church’s lease, over concerns that
Home prices hit record as sales dip in August
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sales of existing homes fell in August as high prices limited sales despite relaxing mortgage rates. Existing-home sales declined 0.2% in August from July, according to the National Association of Realtors. That’s a seasonally
Whitman Recovery Community Center Opens Free Naloxone Dispenser in Pullman
PULLMAN, WA – The Whitman Recovery Community Center has installed a naloxone dispenser outside its location at 226 E. Main Street in Pullman, providing free access to the life-saving medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses. Naloxone, also
Starbucks to Lay Off 900 Corporate Employees, Close Hundreds of Stores
SEATTLE, WA – Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced on Thursday that the Seattle-based coffee giant is laying off 900 corporate employees and closing hundreds of stores across North America as part of its $1 billion restructuring plan.
WSU Faculty, Staff Raises to Take Effect Oct. 1
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University employees across the system will see salary increases beginning Oct. 1, the university announced this week. Faculty members are eligible for merit-based raises of up to 1.4%, following the process outlined
Thousands of Counterfeit Carfentanil Pills Seized in Western Washington
SEATTLE, WA– Federal and local law enforcement agencies are warning the public after more than 50,000 counterfeit M30 pills containing the powerful synthetic opioid carfentanil were seized in Centralia. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
White House Memo Outlines Layoffs if Shutdown Occurs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House has sent guidance to departments and agencies, telling them that if a shutdown begins Wednesday, they’re expected to institute mass firings and layoffs. The two-page memo, shared with States Newsroom by a