Idaho, Washington Set to Receive More Than $360 Million Combined in New Rural Health Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — All 50 states will receive federal funding under a new $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, according to a press release from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The program, established through federal
Idaho County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Retires After 32 Years in Law Enforcement
GRANGEVILLE, ID — Idaho County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Tom Remington has retired after 32 years in law enforcement, marking the end of a career dedicated to public service. According to a press release, Remington spent his career
Repeat Offender Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
SPOKANE, WA — A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to 204 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing large quantities of fentanyl with intent to distribute, according to a press release from the United States
Oregon saw 1,100 immigration arrests in 2025
SALEM, OR – Federal immigration agents arrested about 1,100 people in Oregon this year, immigration experts estimate — a surge from the 113 arrests recorded in all of 2024. In August, the Trump administration said it would
Idaho Lottery to Announce $1 Million Raffle Winning Numbers Tonight
BOISE, ID — The Idaho Lottery is set to announce the winning numbers for the 2025 Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle later tonight, awarding two tickets with $1 million prizes. According to a press release, the drawing will take
Temporary road closure planned at Powers Avenue and 20th Street in Lewiston
LEWISTON, ID — The City of Lewiston is advising motorists of a temporary road closure at the intersection of Powers Avenue and 20th Street to allow for sanitary sewer main construction. According to a press release from
DOT realizes road safety a concern with marijuana rescheduling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the impending rescheduling of marijuana in the U.S., the transportation industry is searching for answers on whether it still will legally be able to test employees before sending them on the road or
New USDA Meat, Poultry, and Egg Product Labeling Standards Take Effect January 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Beginning January 1, 2026, new federal standards governing voluntary “Product of USA” and similar U.S.-origin labeling claims for meat, poultry, and egg products will officially take effect, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Three Killed, One Injured in Christmas Day Crash West of Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, WA – Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Christmas Day on State Route 12, about 22 miles west of Walla Walla. The collision was reported at approximately 5:18 p.m. at
Farmworkers Press On in Washington Orchards Amid Deportation Concerns
UNION GAP, WA – On a chilly fall morning, farmworkers fanned out through an orchard here to pick rose-hued apples from green rows of trees that flank this central Washington valley’s irrigated slopes. These Pink Ladies were