Govt shutdown triggered after Senate Dems withhold crucial votes on funding patch
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators failed to pass a federal funding stopgap Tuesday evening after Democrats withheld the votes necessary for Republicans’ Continuing Resolution to pass. As a result, the U.S. government will begin partially shutting down
Oregon rent increases capped at 6% or 9.5% in 2026
SALEM, OR – For the first time in years, Oregon landlords governed by the state’s rent stabilization law can’t hand out double-digit rent increases. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services announced Tuesday that the maximum allowed rent
Idaho Fish and Game Reports Higher Mule Deer Harvest, Cautions on Future Herd Health
BOISE, ID – Mule deer hunters have reason to be optimistic about this fall, and cautious about the future. Mule deer harvest increased by 30% last fall over the 2023 season, and signs look promising we could
Bipartisan senators reintroduce H-1B visa reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Trump administration’s recent efforts to reform the H-1B visa process by adding a one-time $100,000 fee for new applicants, a bipartisan group of senators reintroduced legislation designed to reform the H-1B visa
Spokane County to enter negotiations with new health care provider at local jail
SPOKANE, WA – Facing a $20 million deficit, Spokane County is preparing to replace the health care provider overseeing the two local jails, which could impact the general fund by as much as $16 million. Michael Sparber,
Crapo, Booker Lead Resolution Recognizing September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) have introduced a bipartisan Senate Resolution officially recognizing September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The measure urges Americans to promote early detection, improve
LC State’s Pemberton Named Chair-Elect of NAIA Council of Presidents
KANSAS CITY, MO – Lewis-Clark State College President Cynthia Pemberton has been elected chair-elect of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Council of Presidents following a unanimous vote at the NAIA Fall Meetings. Pemberton will serve
Administration strikes deal with Pfizer to reduce drug costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The results of a May executive order aiming to reform drug pricing are beginning to materialize, per an administration announcement Tuesday. Major pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer has agreed to slash prices on many of its
Community Invited to Design New Logos for Grangeville and Clearwater Valley School Districts
GRANGEVILLE, ID — Mountain View School District has launched a community-wide contest to design new logos for Clearwater Valley School District #245 and Grangeville School District #246. The effort invites students, staff, parents, and community members to
Washington Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2026
TUMWATER, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced that the state minimum wage will rise to $17.13 an hour beginning January 1, 2026. The increase represents a 2.8 percent adjustment from the