Spokane mayor’s emergency over homelessness could cost $4.2 million amid deficit
SPOKANE, WA – Hoping to mobilize resources as soon as possible, the administration of Mayor Lisa Brown told the Spokane City Council on Thursday that the mayor’s emergency declaration on homelessness could cost $4.2 million. Brown issued
Retirees call for Idaho to restore pension’s cost-of-living adjustments
BOISE, ID – Some retired government employees in Idaho are calling for the state to restore inflation-adjusted cost of living adjustments through the state’s pension program. The newly formed nonprofit, called the Retired Public Employees of Idaho,
Man faces felony charges for threats against Washington governor
OLYMPIA, WA – Prosecutors allege a Washington state man repeatedly posted “veiled death threats” to Gov. Bob Ferguson on social media, including pictures of the front door of the governor’s home. Casey Cutter Patterson, 34, is also
WA Supreme Court upholds $185M verdict against Monsanto for PCB poisoning of teachers
MONROE, WA – The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a $185 million verdict against Monsanto for the polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, poisoning of three teachers at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Wash. The 6-3
Idaho Seeks $1 Billion in Federal Funding to Boost Rural Healthcare Access
BOISE, ID — Governor Brad Little has signed Executive Order 2025-08, titled the “Making Rural Idaho Healthy Again Act,” establishing a new task force to support Idaho’s application for federal funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program.
LC State Workforce Training to Hold Grand Opening Downtown Nov. 19
LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College will host a grand opening for its new Workforce Training (WFT) location at 410 Main Street in downtown Lewiston on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5–7 p.m. The public is invited to
Tyler Robinson’s in-person hearing delayed to January
PROVO, UTAH – The Utah County in-person hearing scheduled Thursday for Tyler James Robinson, 22 – charged with aggravated murder in the death of conservative leader Charlie Kirk – has been postponed to January. Prosecution and defense
LC State Invites Fans to Share Photos for 2026 Avista NAIA World Series Promotions
LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College asks the general public to submit fan photos for its promotion of the 2026 Avista NAIA World Series at Harris Field. Those who submit photos will have a chance to win
Warrior Women’s Cross Country Holds Steady at No. 22 in Final NAIA Top 25 of Regular Season
KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Women’s Cross Country held its spot at No. 22 in the final NAIA Top 25 of the regular season. The Warriors open postseason action on Nov. 7 at the 2025 Cascade
Passenger Throws Food at Driver, Grabs Steering Wheel, Causing Crash in Spokane County
SPOKANE COUNTY, WA — A Spokane County man was arrested after allegedly throwing food at a driver and yanking the steering wheel, causing a single-vehicle crash on East Farwell Road Wednesday evening. According to the Spokane County