40-Year-Old Pullman Man Accused Of Starting Military Hill Apartment Building Blaze Pleads Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity

COLFAX, WA – The 40-year-old Pullman man accused of starting the blaze that burned a large apartment building has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Elijah Reagan entered the pleas during his arraignment in Whitman County
TriState Health Foundation to Host 41st Annual Festival of Trees

CLARKSTON, WA — The TriState Health Foundation will celebrate its 41st Annual Festival of Trees from November 20 through November 22 at the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge Event Center. This year’s festivities begin Thursday evening, November 20,
Zoe Higheagle Strong leaves a legacy of partnership, policy, and purpose at WSU

PULLMAN, WA – After more than a decade of service to Washington State University, Zoe Higheagle Strong, vice provost for Native American Relations and Programs, Tribal liaison to the president, and associate professor in Educational Psychology, will
Montana Law Requiring Birth Year Leads to Spike in Rejected Ballots

HELENA, MT – A new Montana law requiring a voter’s birth year has led to county election officials rejecting an abnormal number of ballots for this year’s local elections. Ballots sent to Montana voters this election year
Idaho Medicaid mental health contractor to cut doctor pay rates by 4%-15%

BOISE, ID – The private company that runs Idaho Medicaid mental health benefits is planning to cut pay rates for doctors and health care providers. Magellan of Idaho, the contractor, plans to cut pay rates for Medicaid
Unemployment claims roll in from laid-off feds in Washington state

OLYMPIA, WA – More than 1,600 federal workers in Washington state have filed for unemployment benefits since the government shutdown began at the start of October. Of the 1,625 claims the state Employment Security Department had received
Teen Murder Suspect Captured in Pocatello After Blackfoot Homicide Investigation

BLACKFOOT, ID — A 16-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a homicide in Blackfoot has been taken into custody, according to the Blackfoot Police Department. Police confirmed that Bobby G. Jackson was arrested in Pocatello around 2:30
Southeast Washington School District Backs Creation of ‘Open’ Category for Transgender Athletes

KENNEWICK, WA – On Wednesday night, the Kennewick School District voted unanimously in favor of a resolution that supports placing some transgender athletes into an “open” category. According to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s handbook, athletes are allowed
Social Security Benefits to Rise 2.8% in 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration announced Friday that benefits for more than 75 million Americans will increase by 2.8% in 2026. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, means the average Social Security retirement payment will rise by
Efficient Offense Propels No. 11 Warriors Past Warner Pacific

PORTLAND, OR – The Warrior bench showed its depth on Thursday in a sweep of Warner Pacific (Ore.) on the road. No. 11 LC State defeated the Knights by scores of 25-19, 25-9, 25-9 behind a .360