Trump defends tariffs, tells beef producers to lower prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cattle producers called on President Donald Trump to reverse course on a plan to import beef from Argentina as prices for the grocery store staple continue to climb. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said
New map Tracks Measles Exposures Across Washington State
SEATTLE, WA – Afraid you may have been exposed to measles? Washington’s Department of Health is launching an online tracker showing locations where people with the disease visited. Washington has seen 11 confirmed measles cases this year,
North Idaho Sheriff Resigns Following Off-Duty Traffic Accident
WALLACE, ID – Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsay has resigned from her position, one day after being involved in an off-duty traffic accident, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office. The office
Spokane Police Chief Ordered Officers Not to Work With FBI After Immigration Protests
SPOKANE, WA – Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall directed officers not to work with the FBI in the days following the June 11 immigration protests, according to records obtained by The Center Square. The chief also ordered
Ferguson Signs Executive Order to Improve State Consultation With Tribes
OLYMPIA, WA – Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Wednesday to strengthen how the state consults and works with Native American tribes in Washington. It calls for drafting new policies for tribal consultation and requires expanded
Initial Construction Underway at Central Idaho’s Stibnite Gold Mine
MCCALL, ID – Officials with Perpetua Resources announced Tuesday they broke ground on early construction for the Sibnite Gold Project located just outside the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in central Idaho.
Judge Blocks Move to Cut $9 Million in Washington State Climate Funds
SEATTLE, WA – A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from cutting more than $9 million in climate resilience funding for the state of Washington. U.S. District Court Judge Marsha Pechman granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday,
Oregon Senator Delivers 22-Hour Marathon Speech on Senate Floor Protesting Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, delivered a 22-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor beginning on Tuesday evening, holding the floor overnight and into the day Wednesday in protest of President Trump’s policies. The senator’s
North Carolina lawmakers passes new congressional map to help secure extra GOP House seat
North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature has approved a new congressional map expected to strengthen the GOP’s hold on the U.S. House, making the state the latest battleground in a broader national redistricting effort aimed at securing Republican advantages
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels ruled out for Monday Night Football game vs. Chiefs
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will sit out Monday night’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a hamstring strain. Head coach Dan Quinn had previously told reporters on Monday that an MRI confirmed Daniels avoided