WATCH: Lawmakers press state agency for updated child death data
SPOKANE, WA – Some Washington state lawmakers are pressing the Department of Children, Youth & Families for updated information on critical incidents involving children under state supervision. The Senate Human Services Committee’s Tuesday work session featured a
Court Grants Partial Injunction on Release of Kohberger Crime Scene Records
MOSCOW, ID – A Latah County judge has granted a partial permanent injunction preventing the City of Moscow from releasing certain crime scene records related to the 2022 University of Idaho homicides. The ruling stems from a
Vance lays out where government shutdown negotiations stand
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the federal government officially shut down, the Trump administration is prepared to “take extraordinary steps” to maintain essential functions as congressional negotiations continue, Vice President J.D. Vance said Wednesday. Republican and Democratic leaders
LC State Cheer and Dance Announces 2025-26 Clinic Schedule
LEWISTON, ID – LC State Cheer and Dance coach Sydnee Vial announced one youth clinic and two recruitment clinics for the 2025-26 school year. The Warriors will host a Mini Spirit Clinic on Oct. 11-12 to start
UW Student Accused Of Shooting WSU Football Player At Pullman Party After Apple Cup Makes First Court Appearance
PULLMAN, WA – The 20 year old University of Washington student accused of shooting a Washington State University football player at a party in Pullman after the Apple Cup has made his first court appearance. Jakori Buchanan
Traffic Stop Near Lapwai Leads to Alleged Narcotics Seizure and Arrest on Warrants
LAPWAI, ID — Nez Perce Tribal Police reported that an early morning traffic stop on Wednesday, October 1, led to the seizure of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, along with the arrest of a passenger wanted on multiple
WA’s nutrition program for babies and mothers is at risk during federal shutdown
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington women and their babies could lose access to benefits under a key nutrition program in the case of a prolonged federal government shutdown. The Women, Infants and Children program, or WIC, has about
Idaho Highway 21 Closure Moved Up Due to Rainfall and Landslide Risks
STANLEY, ID — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced that State Highway 21 north of Grandjean will close tomorrow, October 2, instead of the originally scheduled October 7, because of increased rainfall and unstable conditions. The agency
Motorcycle Pursuit Ends With Suspect Fleeing on Foot in Clearwater County
OROFINO, ID – The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office reports that a motorcycle pursuit late on the night of September 22 ended with the rider abandoning the vehicle and fleeing the area. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies
Washington residential construction permits down to 2013 levels
OLYMPIA, WA – The number of residential construction permits issued in Washington state has fallen to 2013 levels, according to a new revenue forecast put out by the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. Builder industry advocates argue