Judge Questions Federal Compliance After Brief National Guard Deployment to Portland

PORTLAND, OR – The federal government could be in contempt of court for defying a U.S. District Court judge’s order blocking National Guard deployment to Portland. U.S. Department of Justice attorney Jean Lin on Wednesday admitted to
Washington Campaigns Reconsider Work With Firm Owned by Convicted Child Rapist

OLYMPIA, WA – Some Thurston County Democratic candidates are cutting ties with a company hired to do campaign work, after learning that the owner of Seeley Media is a convicted child rapist. Joshua Headley, a former pastor
Effort to put whole grains on shelves, plates gets major boost

PULLMAN, WA — A major Washington State University initiative will receive a $19 million boost to put more healthy, climate-friendly whole grains on people’s plates — funding that will sustain every step in a statewide network from
Warrior Volleyball Heads into Final Stretch Ranked No. 12

KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Volleyball enters the final two weeks of the regular ranked No. 12 in the NAIA Top 25 after going 3-1 since the previous poll. The Warriors are 15-4 overall with a
Idaho develops process for utility companies to submit wildfire mitigation plans

BOISE, ID – In conjunction with a new law hitting the books this summer, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission recently approved a process for utility companies to submit wildfire mitigation plans to the state. The commission developed
Ballot Initiative Proposes Strictly Regulated Medical Cannabis Program in Idaho

BOISE, ID — A citizen-driven effort to legalize medical cannabis under strict state oversight has cleared an early procedural hurdle and is beginning a statewide signature drive to place the proposal on the 2026 ballot. The initiative,
Pullman Regional Hospital Adds Two Acute Care Surgeons

PULLMAN, WA — Pullman Regional Hospital is expanding its surgical team with the addition of two acute care surgeons, Dr. Justine Gavagan and Dr. Kathryn Jones, joining the practice at Pullman Surgery and Gastroenterology. Dr. Gavagan brings
Boise State Gets $1.5 Million From Anonymous Donor for New Blue Turf at Albertsons Stadium

BOISE, ID – Boise State Athletics announced a $1.5 million donation to fund a new blue turf at Albertsons Stadium, with installation scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2026 football season. The donor chose
Multi-Drug DUI Cases Now Outnumber Single-Drug Cases in Idaho, State Toxicology Report Finds

MERIDIAN, ID – Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Toxicology Report, showing the highest number of toxicology cases in the past decade and continued high levels of drug and alcohol involvement
Guard Deployment to Portland Stays Blocked as 9th Circuit Reviews Decision

PORTLAND, OR – A majority of judges on a federal appeals court want to review for errors a decision made by two of their peers greenlighting National Guard deployment to Portland. This means there will be no