Pullman Regional Hospital earns Forbes Top Hospital recognition for 2026
PULLMAN, WA – Pullman Regional Hospital has been named to Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals for 2026 list, ranking among more than 700 general acute care hospitals nationwide to receive a four- or five-star rating. The list evaluated
Proposed ban on police face coverings gains momentum in WA Legislature
OLYMPIA, WA – A ban on police face coverings has been one of the most talked about policy proposals in the first two days of Washington’s legislative session, with lead lawmakers and the governor lining up in
Asotin County deputies seek public help in animal cruelty investigation
ASOTIN COUNTY, WA— The Asotin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance as deputies investigate a reported case of animal cruelty involving an injured puppy. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched on January
US Supreme Court appears poised to affirm trans athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared likely Tuesday to keep in place laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams. The outcomes from the
Ferguson Delivers First State of the State Address to Washington Legislature
OLYMPIA, WA — Gov. Bob Ferguson delivered his first State of the State address Tuesday during a joint session of the Washington State Legislature, outlining budget priorities, policy goals and challenges facing Washington. Ferguson addressed historic flooding
Lewiston updates address signage requirements for flag lots and fire access roads
LEWISTON, ID — The City of Lewiston has updated address signage requirements for properties accessed by fire apparatus access roads, including flag lots and properties served by long or shared driveways. City documentation shows the update clarifies
Injured Wildland Firefighter Justin Shaw Welcomed Home After Lengthy Recovery
KAMIAH, ID — Forest Service wildland firefighter Justin Shaw has returned home to Idaho after spending more than 16 months recovering from severe injuries sustained while battling a wildfire in 2024. According to the Nez Perce-Clearwater National
SAMHSA Announces $231 Million Funding Opportunity for 988 Lifeline Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced a $231 million funding opportunity to support administration of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a nationwide mental health and suicide prevention service. SAMHSA,
House Republicans unveil framework for second ‘big, beautiful bill’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just six months after Republicans in Congress passed their mammoth budget reconciliation bill, House Republicans are publicly pushing for a second ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Confirming earlier rumors, the 188-member Republican Study Committee released Tuesday
USDA Expands Dairy Margin Coverage for 2026, Announces $80M in Specialty Crop Purchases
ANAHEIM, CA — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced expanded enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage program and new federal commodity purchases during the 107th convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Enrollment for