Eastern Idaho Man Arrested Following CyberTip Child Exploitation Investigation

REXBURG, ID— A Sugar City man has been arrested following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation initiated by a CyberTip, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives began investigating the CyberTip on Oct. 31, 2025, after
Wildfire victim fund legislation prefiled; critic warns of higher power bills

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, has prefiled a bill in the state Legislature to create a wildfire victims fund similar to a California-style liability fund. Reeves argues that the fund is necessary
University of Idaho-led water research projects receive more than $580,000 in funding

BOISE, ID — The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute has allocated more than $580,000 to support eight faculty-led research projects focused on addressing water-related challenges across Idaho. According to a release from the University of Idaho, the
Oregon attorney general sues drug companies over ‘skyrocketing’ insulin prices

SALEM, OR – Oregon’s attorney general is suing six of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers for conspiring to artificially inflate insulin prices and other critical diabetes medications for years. Attorney General Dan Rayfield
WSU Athletics Beats Deadline To Raise Money For New Video Board, Speakers & Interactive Lights For Gesa Field

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University Athletics beat the deadline to raise the money to move forward the first phase of improvements for Gesa Field. Cougar Athletics raised over 10 million dollars for the project a week
Woman Arrested for Grand Theft After Allegedly Stealing Box Truck From Lewiston Gas Station

LEWISTON, ID – A woman is facing two felony grand theft charges after police say she was found sitting inside a stolen box truck early Wednesday morning. According to court records and an affidavit filed in Nez
Central Washington Arson Investigation Leads to Arrest After Three Structure Fires, $3M in Damage

UNION GAP, WA — A man was arrested on suspicion of arson following three separate structure fires reported late January 6 and early January 7 in Union Gap, according to the Union Gap Police Department. Police say Suncomm
Senate advances landslide preparedness reauthorization with focus on atmospheric river risks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Future assessments of U.S. landslide hazards could include the study of risks posed by atmospheric rivers, which caused extreme precipitation that was linked to recent deadly slides in Southeast Alaska. The added focus on
Central Oregon Man Arrested, Charged With Murder, Physical Tampering, Reckless Burning and Abuse of a Corpse

BEND, OR — Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect early Wednesday morning following a homicide investigation just north of Bend. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded at approximately 2:58 a.m. on January
Idaho Fish and Game seeks Clearwater landowners for Managed Hunt Program

LEWISTON, ID — Idaho Fish and Game is seeking landowners in the Clearwater Region who are interested in participating in its Managed Hunt Program ahead of the upcoming spring turkey season. According to Fish and Game, the