Report: More Than 6,500 Suspected Terrorists Blocked from Entering U.S. This Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a few short months, the National Counterterrorism Center says it’s helped prevent 6,525 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) from entering the U.S. This is after U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Border Patrol
WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital receives $10 million gift
PULLMAN, WA – A commitment of $10 million from Heidi Charleson and her late husband, Lou Woodworth, was recently finalized as part of an estate plan to support scholarships, community care, and enhancements at the Washington State
Gov. Little Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Congressman Richard Stallings
BOISE, ID – Governor Brad Little has directed that U.S. and State of Idaho flags be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunrise on Thursday, Oct. 30, in honor of the life and public service of former Congressman
Steptoe Butte Set To Reopen At The End Of The Year
STEPTOE, WA – Steptoe Butte State Park North of Colfax is now set to re-open at the end of the year. The popular butte has been closed since February’s flood. The Washington State Parks Department kept the
Many WA counties aren’t verifying if accused domestic abusers are turning over their guns
This article was first published by InvestigateWest. SHELTON, WA – In July 2024, Joseph Leitz walked into a red brick sheriff’s office building in the small Western Washington city of Shelton and turned in two handguns. A
AAA Research Shows Drivers Confused About ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ Laws
BOISE, ID — Confusion about “Slow Down, Move Over” laws may be putting emergency responders at heightened risk on U.S. roadways, according to newly released research from AAA. On average, an emergency responder is struck and killed
Yellowstone National Park closes roads following more than 30 traffic incidents
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park officials announced on Sunday that all roads within the park south of Mammoth Hot Springs would close to public access following weather-related traffic incidents. Road access to much of
Judge Blocks Federal Cuts to K-12 Mental Health Grants in Washington State-Led Lawsuit
SEATTLE, WA – A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Education from cutting certain K-12 mental health program funds after a coalition of 16 state attorneys general, led by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a
Amazon to cut About 14,000 Corporate Jobs in Organizational Restructuring
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon has announced that it will reduce its corporate workforce by approximately 14,000 positions as part of a company-wide restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing bureaucracy. In a memo to employees, Beth
Labor Union Urges Congress to Pass GOP Funding Bill, Open Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the ongoing government shutdown hits the 27-day mark, the largest federal employee union is urging the U.S. Senate to pass Republicans’ funding stopgap bill. Representing 820,000 federal workers, the American Federation of Government