Walmart to Eliminate Synthetic Dyes and 30 Additional Ingredients from Private Brand Foods
BENTONVILLE, AK – Walmart U.S. announced today it will eliminate synthetic dyes and more than 30 additional ingredients from all of its private brand food products, marking one of the largest private brand reformulations in retail history. The
WA appellate court rejects WSU’s $63M claim against insurer over COVID-19 impact
OLYMPIA, WA – An appellate court rejected Washington State University’s $63 million lawsuit on Tuesday, affirming a lower ruling after the institution sought coverage for substantial pandemic-related losses. WSU purchased an all-risk policy from Factory Mutual Insurance
Asotin County Library Schedules Community Forums on Levy Lid Lift Proposal
CLARKSTON, WA — The Asotin County Rural Library District is inviting residents to attend community forums this month to learn more about a levy lid lift measure that will appear on the November 4, 2025 ballot. The
Doctors and nurses are punched, choked, even shot. States want to stop that.
Some states are beefing up security requirements while hospitals look at launching their own police forces. SACRAMENTO, CA – One morning earlier this year, as Deb Capistrano came on duty for her shift as a nurse
Recreational Sites On Lower Snake River Staying Open During Federal Government Shutdown
PULLMAN, WA – The local recreational sites on the Lower Snake River are staying open during the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the landings at Wawawai, Blyton and Nisqually John in Southern
First North American Detection of Invasive Sunflower Broomrape Confirmed in Yakima
YAKIMA, WA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed the first detection of sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana) in North America after a plant was discovered in Yakima. Officials say the parasitic weed poses a
Vandals to Celebrate 2000s Throwback for Homecoming 2025
MOSCOW, ID — The University of Idaho is gearing up for a week of school spirit, community events and football as Homecoming returns Sunday through Saturday, Oct. 5–11. This year’s theme, “Holla Back!,” chosen by students, takes Vandals
USFS Expects to Have White Pine Fire in North Latah County Fully Contained at The End of The Month
PULLMAN, WA – The U.S. Forest Service is now hoping to have the White Pine Fire in North Latah County fully contained at the end of the month. The blaze started in late August on Labor Day
Washington Opens Grant Program to Remove Salmon Migration Barriers
OLYMPIA, WA — The Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board is now accepting project proposals aimed at removing obstacles that block salmon and steelhead from reaching critical spawning and rearing habitat across Washington. Applications opened Oct. 1,
LC State Volleyball Continues to Climb with No. 14 Ranking
KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Volleyball continued its upward trend on Wednesday when it jumped three spots to No. 14 in the latest NAIA Volleyball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. The Warriors are 9-2 on the season