Trump’s National Guard deployments raise worries about state sovereignty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Donald Trump prepares to send National Guard troops — from either Oregon, California or possibly Texas — into Portland, Oregon, entrepreneur Sarah Shaoul watches with deep concern. A three-decade resident of the
WSU Launches Record CougStarter Season with 37 Student Projects
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University has opened the fall 2025 CougStarter campaign, featuring a record 37 student groups from all five campuses. The organizations aim to raise $85,150 by November 12 to support student-led projects that
Less acreage burned in Oregon’s 2025 wildfire season, but more ignited by humans
SALEM, OR – Oregon’s statewide 2025 fire season officially wrapped Friday with significantly fewer acres burned at a lower cost to the state than in previous years. But fires this year got much closer to communities, state
Bipartisan lawmakers urge Trump to end $100k visa fee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging President Donald Trump to end his $100,000 fee for H-1B visa holders. On Sept. 19, Trump issued a proclamation imposing the one-time fee on new H-1B visa
Six Idaho Educators Recognized with 2025 Vandal Outstanding Educator Award
MOSCOW, ID – Six Idaho educators will be honored this weekend with the University of Idaho’s 2025 Vandal Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing their commitment to inspiring students and strengthening communities across the state. The award, presented by U
Reopening Of Steptoe Butte State Park Might Push Out To November
STEPTOE, WA – The reopening of iconic Steptoe Butte North of Colfax might be delayed until next month. The Washington State Park has been closed since February’s flood damaged the site. The Washington State Parks Department kept
Premiums on Washington Health Exchange Expected to Rise as Federal Subsidies Expire
OLYMPIA, WA – The roughly 300,000 Washingtonians who buy health insurance through the state’s online marketplace are set for a rude awakening as they begin shopping for plans. That’s because premiums for individual insurance bought on the
LC State Women’s Basketball Tips Off at No. 7 in NAIA Preseason Poll
KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Women’s Basketball will start the 2025-26 season as the No. 7-ranked team in the NAIA, announced in the preseason poll on Wednesday. The Warriors also enter the new campaign at the
Rolling Shooting Spree Suspect Pleads Guilty In Idaho-Possible Charges Still Pending In Washington
PULLMAN, WA – The suspect from last summer’s rolling shooting spree through the Palouse has pleaded guilty to a felony in Idaho. 58-year-old Shawn Johnson of Sequim pleaded guilty as charged to aggravated assault with a deadly
North Idaho Man Indicted on Federal Child Sexual Abuse Charges
POST FALLS, ID – A 26-year-old north Idaho man has been indicted on federal charges related to child sexual abuse, U.S. authorities announced Monday. Zachary Dean Perpinan, of Post Falls, faces charges of Sexual Exploitation of a