Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff rebate checks depend on Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump needs Congress to take action to make good on a proposal to send some Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks next year. Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said the
Avista completes power restoration after windstorm, thanks customers for support
SPOKANE, WA — Avista Utilities announced Monday that power restoration efforts following last week’s severe windstorm are complete, with crews returning to normal operations after restoring service to more than 80,000 customers across the Inland Northwest. According
Trump announces ‘Golden Fleet’ Navy battleships
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States would be building two new battleships to be part of the Navy’s “Golden Fleet.” Trump, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, War Secretary Peter Hegseth
Grangeville man arrested on felony methamphetamine charge following K9 alert
GRANGEVILLE, ID — A Grangeville man was arrested late Saturday night following a traffic-related contact near U.S. Highway 95, according to a press release from the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, an Idaho
Record school spending fails to reverse decline in test scores
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As national education spending per pupil rises, student enrollment is dropping and test scores across the United States are falling, which raises concern over how effectively taxpayer dollars are being used in public schools.
Trump administration pauses all offshore wind projects for security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration paused all offshore wind projects Monday in a sweeping move that temporarily halts all construction in President Donald Trump’s least-favorite energy industry. The Department of the Interior announced Monday that it
Lewiston Man Arrested After Police Allege False Report of Stolen Car, Burglary
LEWISTON, ID – A 48-year-old Lewiston man was arrested after police concluded he allegedly filed a false report claiming his vehicle and personal property had been stolen, according to court documents filed in Nez Perce County. According
Human Remains Found Along South Palouse River Road Near Colfax
COLFAX, WA — Authorities are investigating after possible human remains were discovered early Monday morning in a remote area along South Palouse River Road outside of Colfax. According to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to
Attorneys general warn consumers about gift card fraud during holiday season
SEATTLE, WA – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, along with attorneys general from 13 other states, is warning consumers to watch for gift card scams this holiday season. According to a press release, the multi-state group has
DoD invests $1.3 million at University of Idaho for PTSD, military family health research
MOSCOW, ID — The University of Idaho has received $1.33 million as part of two U.S. Department of Defense–funded research projects aimed at improving the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strengthening support systems for military