Man Arrested After Reported Attempted Kidnapping at Oregon Walmart
CORNELIUS, OR — A Cornelius man has been arrested and indicted following a reported attempted kidnapping inside a Walmart store late last month, according to a media release from law enforcement. Authorities say the incident occurred Sunday,
Number of licensed WA childcare providers increased 36% in 5 years
OLYMPIA, WA – The number of licensed childcare providers in Washington state has increased since 2020 from 4,768 to 6,504, a 36% increase, according to the Department of Children, Youth & Families. At the same time, the number
Southern Idaho man arrested on child sexual abuse, online enticement charges
NAMPA, ID— A Boise man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into sexually explicit online communications with a minor, according to the Nampa Police Department. Police say the investigation began in 2025 after officers received
Law enforcement deaths hit 80-year low in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Police deaths on the job fell 25% in 2025 to 111, an 80-year low not seen since World War II. The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in 2025 declined by a
Nonresident deer and elk tag drawing results released by Idaho Fish and Game
BOISE, ID – Idaho Fish and Game has released the results of the 2026 nonresident deer and elk tag drawing, with successful applicants required to purchase their tags by 11:59 p.m. MST on Jan. 20 or risk
Trump takes aim at defense contractors as he looks to speed arms production
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump criticized U.S. defense contractors on Tuesday, saying that he wants to produce the advanced weapons that the U.S. relies on for military dominance more quickly. Trump’s comments came as he spoke
Washington opens household assistance grants for December flood survivors
OLYMPIA, WA — Washington residents whose homes were damaged during December’s historic flooding can now apply for state assistance to help meet immediate recovery needs, according to the Washington Emergency Management Division. The flooding, caused by a
Public Comment Open on Lewiston’s Draft 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan
LEWISTON, ID – According to a press release from the city’s Public Works Department, the public comment period opened January 6 and will run through February 6, 2026. The Transportation Capital Improvement Plan, updated annually, is used
Pullman School District Reviews Background Check Process After Custodian’s Arrest
PULLMAN, WA – The Pullman School District is reviewing its background check protocols after an elementary school custodian with a criminal record was arrested for allegedly raping and molesting a child. 51-year-old Eric Robins of Pullman was
Idaho lawmakers ask state to freeze child care grants program
BOISE, ID – Two Republican state lawmakers have asked the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to not spend federal funds to expand child care availability until the state boosts fraud oversight measures. The move comes as