U.S. Marshals arrest Spokane fugitive wanted for probation violation, recover handgun

SPOKANE, WA — The United States Marshals Service arrested a Spokane man Thursday who was wanted for violating the terms of his probation, according to a federal news release. Authorities said Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner was taken into custody
Proposed Bills Would Bar Violent Felons From Federal and D.C. Government Jobs and Contracts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Nancy Mace introduced two bills Monday aimed at barring individuals with final convictions for violent crimes from holding certain government jobs or working on government contracts, according to a news release from
After Republican lawmakers ask to freeze Idaho child care grants, state plans to boost oversight

BOISE, ID – In response to two Idaho Republican lawmakers asking the state to freeze federal funds to expand child care availability, Idaho’s top health official detailed the state’s oversight work — and its plans to do
800-pound mare rescued after becoming trapped under bridge in Enumclaw

ENUMCLAW, WA — An 800-pound Arabian mare named Willow was rescued Sunday, January 11, after becoming trapped beneath a partially collapsed bridge in Enumclaw, according to the Washington State Animal Response Team. WASART said the horse
USDA launches public dashboard to track rural development lending data

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday the launch of a new public data tool designed to provide greater transparency into federally backed rural lending activity. According to the agency, the new Lender Lens
Endangered Missing Person Advisory issued in Washington for 21-year-old Bremerton woman

BREMERTON, WA — The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing and endangered 21-year-old woman. Hannah Marie Davis was last seen around 11 p.m. Saturday, January 17, at her residence
Corrections Officer Hospitalized After Inmate Attack at Idaho Maximum Security Prison

BOISE, ID – An Idaho Maximum Security Institution staff member remains hospitalized after being assaulted by an inmate Saturday, according to prison officials. The incident occurred Jan. 17, 2026, when a 56-year-old corporal at the Idaho Maximum Security
Supreme Court to Weigh State Authority to Ban Guns on Private Property Open to the Public

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case over whether states can prevent concealed carry holders on private property that is open to the public. Wolford v. Lopez challenges
Push for youth social media safeguards revived in WA Legislature

OLYMPIA, WA – Avery Ping had a knack for noticing who in a room might be having a bad day and checking in on them. He wanted to be a psychiatrist. But the Olympia teen was addicted
Reward increased to $15,000 for tips about grizzly bear killed illegally in Idaho

BONNERS FERRY, ID – Officials with the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity announced they have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for the illegal killing of a federally-protected grizzly bear in Boundary