Idaho state officials say they haven’t found viable quagga mussels since latest treatment
TWIN FALLS, ID – State officials have not found any viable quagga mussels since the state administered the most recent copper-based treatment in the Snake River near Twin Falls this fall, Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director
DHS proposes billion dollar expanded DNA testing for immigrants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a multibillion dollar proposal on Monday to increase biometric scanning during the immigration process. The proposal would expand the agency’s authority to take fingerprints, DNA, facial and iris
Study: WA tumbles to No. 45 in 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington is ranked the 45th worst overall state for tax competitiveness, according to the Tax Foundation’s 2026 Tax Competitiveness Index. The low ranking places the Evergreen State among the 10 least competitive states in
FDA Issues Restrictions on Unapproved Fluoride Products for Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new enforcement actions on Thursday to restrict the sale of unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription products marketed for children. The agency issued notices to four companies, outlining
Nearly 99% of public school teachers graded ‘proficient’ or better
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on November 3, 2025 BOISE, ID – Nearly 99% of Idaho’s public school teachers earned at least “proficient” grades in performance evaluations last school year. The Idaho State Board of Education on Friday
FDA Takes Steps to Streamline Biosimilar Approvals and Lower Prescription Drug Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a series of measures intended to reduce the time and expense required to develop biosimilar drugs—lower-cost alternatives to biologic medications used to treat serious and chronic
Trump administration resumes visa processing despite shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a month of halted operations, the U.S. Department of Labor will begin processing necessary documents for visa and permanent resident applications again. While agencies like the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are fee-funded, the
WA voters to decide on constitutional amendment, legislative races on Election Day
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state voters will decide many things on Election Day – Tuesday – including whether to amend the state constitution to allow funds from a long-term care insurance program to be invested in the
Senators introduce legislation to codify Antifa terror designation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than a month after President Donald Trump designated Antifa a domestic terror organization, a group of senators is proposing legislation to codify the president’s executive order. The Stop ANTIFA Act has been introduced by
Spokane Police Conclude Misconduct Investigation Involving Two Former Officers
SPOKANE, WA – The Spokane Police Department has completed internal investigations into two former officers accused of serious misconduct involving victims of domestic violence. According to a statement from Police Chief Kevin Hall, both officers were found