FBI Warns of Rising Account Takeover Fraud Involving Impersonation of Financial Institutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FBI is alerting the public to a growing wave of account takeover (ATO) fraud carried out by cyber criminals posing as bank or financial institution employees. Since January 2025, the Internet Crime Complaint
48-Year-Old Moscow Man Arrested Following Armed Standoff At His Home Last Summer Sent To Prison

MOSCOW, ID – The 48-year-old Moscow man who was arrested following an armed standoff at his home last summer has pleaded guilty to a felony. James Shepard was sentenced for unlawful possession of a firearm by a
‘People will boycott’: How a coastal city’s fight against ICE is making waves across Oregon

NEWPORT, OR— The chilly breeze and sandy shores in this Oregon fishing city have shielded this town from scorching heat for decades. But despite the mist in the air, rumors here spread like wildfire. The latest of
Washington’s AI Task Force Releases Interim Policy Recommendations

OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Artificial Intelligence Task Force has released an interim report outlining eight policy recommendations aimed at encouraging technological innovation while safeguarding individual rights. The report, published Monday, was prepared for the governor
Warrior Men’s Golf Signs Second Englishman to 2026 Class

LEWISTON, ID – LC State Men’s Golf continued to build for the 2026-27 season in England’s Josh Robinson. He joins Archie Jones as part of the 2026 signing class that will be part of the team next
WSU students create 40 games in 48 hours at the Crimson Game Jam

PULLMAN, WA – More than 100 Washington State University students recently came together to test their creativity, coding skills, and teamwork during the third annual Crimson Game Jam, a 48-hour event where participants design and build video
HHS Repeals Federal Nursing Home Staffing Requirements Citing Rural, Tribal Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has repealed key provisions of a federal rule that set nationwide minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities, a move the agency says will ease burdens
CDL rule change draws 8,000 comments on immediate licensing reforms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – CDL driver turnover is being driven by under-trained drivers gaining jobs for which they are not prepared, says the international trade association representing the interests of independent owner-operators and professional drivers. The Owner-Operator Independent
Consumer Alert Issued Over Potential Tap-to-Pay Charity Scams

SEATTLE, WA – Washington’s Attorney General is warning residents to be cautious when approached by charities requesting donations through tap-to-pay smartphone transactions, following reports of significant unauthorized charges last holiday season. According to the Attorney General’s Office,
Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Deliveries, Asotin Police Say

ASOTIN, WA — With holiday deliveries on the rise, the Asotin Police Department is reminding residents to take steps to keep their packages out of the hands of would-be thieves. In a seasonal safety message, Chief Monte