Ballot questions on abortion in Missouri, Idaho likely to spur more legal fights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While there will be far fewer ballot initiatives affecting abortion access in the 2026 midterm elections than there were in the previous national election, two in Republican-led states could be consequential. About 51% of
Changes to Idaho SNAP food program coming in 2026
BOISE, ID – State and federal changes to food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are expected to start affecting Idahoans in 2026. The Idaho Legislature in 2025 approved restrictions on candy and soda
Lewiston tournament honors top players at Avista Holiday Basketball Tournament
LEWISTON, ID — The Avista Holiday Basketball Tournament wrapped up its 13th year with the announcement of All-Tournament Team selections and Most Valuable Players for both the girls and boys divisions. The annual holiday tournament brought
Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington spent much of the 1970s trying to become a center for nuclear power, with plans for five huge fission reactors at Richland and Satsop. Then came cost overruns, construction problems, and one of
Whitman County undersheriff announces retirement after 33 years of service
COLFAX, WA — The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office has announced the upcoming retirement of Undersheriff Chris Chapman, marking the end of a 33-year law enforcement career spent serving communities across Whitman County. According to a media release,
At least 47 confirmed dead, 115 hurt in Swiss ski resort fire on New Year’s Day
A catastrophic fire tore through a packed bar in the Swiss Alps shortly after the start of the new year, killing at least 47 people and leaving 115 others seriously injured, authorities said Thursday. Officials warned the
Zohran Mamdani makes history after being sworn in as 112th mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in Thursday as New York City’s 112th mayor, marking a historic moment as the city’s first Muslim mayor and one of its youngest leaders at age 34. The democratic socialist formally assumed office
Houston Astros sign star pitcher Tatsuya Imai to 3-year deal worth up to $63 million
The Houston Astros have reached an agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, locking up one of the most sought-after pitchers to come out of Nippon Professional Baseball this offseason. According to multiple reports on Thursday, the deal
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave to miss Week 18 due to blood clot
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave will not suit up for the team’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons after doctors discovered a blood clot in his lung, bringing an end to his standout season. The
Zach Bryan confirms marriage to Samantha Leonard
Zach Bryan is married! The country singer shared a photo of himself and his new wife, Samantha Leonard, on Instagram with the caption: “Tougher than the rest” (a nod to a famous Bruce Springsteen). Bryan also shared