Funding Bill for Rural Idaho Counties Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation to restore federal payments for rural counties that contain large tracts of tax-exempt federal land is set to become law after passing the U.S. House of Representatives, according to a news release from
Washington Issues Guidance for Consumers Eligible in $700 Million Google Settlement
SEATTLE, WA — The Washington Attorney General’s Office has issued new instructions for consumers who may be eligible for payments from a $700 million settlement with Google, part of a multistate case alleging the company illegally maintained
New Idaho housing affordability group launches. Its first goal? City-level policy changes.
BOISE, ID – A newly formed nonprofit advocacy group is hoping to help tackle housing issues in Idaho. The Gem State Housing Alliance is being led by state Sen. Ali Rabe, a Boise Democrat who ran a
Report: Government unions spent $915 million on politics in 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Government unions across the country spent more than $900 million during the 2023-2024 election cycle, according to a new report. The Commonwealth Foundation’s most recent report found the top four public sector unions: the
Epstein co-conspirator grand jury records to be unsealed in New York under court order
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Manhattan federal judge granted an order Tuesday to unseal grand jury records in the case of Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking minors among other offenses in 2021.
Public Crossing at Little Goose Dam to Close Dec. 15–18 for Maintenance
STARBUCK, WA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District will temporarily close the public crossing at Little Goose Lock and Dam from Dec. 15 through Dec. 18 to allow for scheduled maintenance, according to
Washington Lawmaker Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Toughen Release Standards for Serial Rapists
OLYMPIA, WA — State Sen. Mark Schoesler has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at tightening release standards for individuals convicted of serial rape who are housed at Washington’s Special Commitment Center (SCC). The proposal follows the state’s recent
Trump administration aims to officially scrap Biden-era student loan forgiveness program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced a proposed agreement Tuesday that would permanently axe an income-driven student loan repayment plan in which more than 7 million student loan borrowers are enrolled. Under a joint proposal
House Republicans Split Over Final $901B Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Some U.S. lawmakers are already taking issue with the final negotiated version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the must-pass annual funding bill for the Pentagon that the House will vote on this
Services For Whitman County Seniors Moving Away From Council On Aging In Colfax-Future Of Senior Meals Program Undetermined
COLFAX, WA – Several services for seniors in Whitman County provided by Council on Aging in Colfax are being moved to new agencies. Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington posted a news release on their