Washington State Democrats Revive Gun Storage Bill
OLYMPIA, WA – A hotly debated gun control bill that fell just short of reaching the governor’s desk in the 2025 session has been resurrected, and proponents are determined to see it over the finish line this
Fuels Reduction Project Begins on Craig Mountain to Cut Wildfire Risk
LEWISTON, ID – Crews have begun work on a multi-year fuels reduction project on Craig Mountain aimed at reducing the risk and spread of wildfires in the area, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Dye Bill Pushes Back on Washington State Grocery Bag Fee Increases
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State House Republicans say lawmakers should address litter without raising costs on families already struggling with higher prices. One proposal heard this week would roll back a scheduled bag-rule change while preventing higher
Proposed Bill Aims to Restore Financial Aid for Students at Private Universities in Washington State
OLYMPIA, WA – Starting this fall, the Washington College Grant, hailed as one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country, will decrease by nearly a third for students attending private universities. A bill under
Idaho Health Officials Warn Medicaid Cuts May Shift Costs to ERs, Courts and Prisons
BOISE, ID – Budget documents from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare show hundreds of thousands of Idahoans receive services that the governor proposed to cut. But the records don’t paint a clear picture on how
House Oversight Committee to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 9
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee plans to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 9 as part of its ongoing investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to a source familiar with the planning,
E.U. halts approval of U.S. trade deal after Trump escalates Greenland tariff threats
European lawmakers have indefinitely suspended work on a long-negotiated trade agreement with the United States, deepening tensions after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs tied to his push for U.S. control of Greenland. The decision was made
New York Mets acquire outfielder Luis Robert Jr. in trade with Chicago White Sox
The New York Mets have acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox, sending infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley to Chicago. Robert, 28, debuted with Chicago in 2020, winning a
Bills QB Josh Allen may require procedure on injured foot; will not impact OTAs in offseason
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may require an offseason procedure to address an injured right foot – however, team officials believe it will not interfere with his spring schedule. General manager Brandon Beane said that while the
Randy Travis extends ‘More Life Tour’ into 2026
Following his successful run of shows in 2025, Randy Travis has expanded the More Life Tour through spring 2026. The More Life Tour played over 50 shows to more than 60,000 fans in 2025 , selling out