Lawsuit Filed Against Washington State Over Unreleased CO2 Data

SEATTLE, WA – The Washington State Department of Ecology continues to withhold statewide CO2 emissions data beyond 2021, despite admitting the information exists, according to the Washington Policy Center. The agency also acknowledged last year that it
Idaho Universities Accused of Sidestepping Anti-DEI Law

BOISE, ID – The Goldwater Institute and the Idaho Freedom Foundation sent a letter last week urging Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador to investigate whether state colleges and universities are complying with a law banning mandatory diversity,
Bill Introduced After Alleged Misuse of Washington State Housing Grants

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State Senate Republican Leader John Braun has introduced legislation aimed at increasing oversight and accountability in a state housing-assistance program following whistleblower reports alleging fraud and nepotism. Braun, a Centralia lawmaker representing the
Cottonwood Man Loses Hunting Privileges for Life due to Poaching Violations

COTTONWOOD, ID – An investigation that began with the discovery of a cardboard box containing deer parts along a backcountry road in early October 2024 led to multiple criminal charges and a plea agreement for an Idaho
Feds Delay Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education, for now, is backtracking on plans to garnish wages and seize tax refunds of student loan borrowers in default, the department announced Friday. Less than a month after the
Upcoming Court Rulings may Influence Idaho Abortion Initiatives

BOISE, ID – The outcome of two trials in the coming weeks could shape what it will look like when voters overturn state abortion bans through future ballot initiatives. Arizona and Missouri voters in November 2024 struck
Frozen chicken breast sold in 7 states recalled due to potential listeria risk

Federal officials announced that a Georgia-based food producer has recalled nearly 14,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken after testing indicated a potential contamination with listeria. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS),
Luxury fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at age 93

Italian fashion icon Valentino Garavani, whose name became synonymous with timeless glamour and impeccable elegance, has died at the age of 93, according to an announcement from his foundation on Monday. He passed away at his home
Luxury fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at age 93

Italian fashion icon Valentino Garavani, whose name became synonymous with timeless glamour and impeccable elegance, has died at the age of 93, according to an announcement from his foundation on Monday. He passed away at his home
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet to miss remainder of season after suffering torn ACL

The Seattle Seahawks will have to continue their postseason run without running back Zach Charbonnet after he suffered a serious knee injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the playoffs, head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed