HHS won’t use taxpayer dollars for research using aborted fetal tissue

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is banning the use of human fetal tissue sourced from elective abortion in federally funded research. Under the new policy, researchers and institutions cannot receive National
Bill introduced to allow ISP to ban people from Idaho Capitol, Supreme Court buildings

BOISE, ID – A bill was introduced Friday in the Idaho Legislature that would allow the directors of the state Department of the Administration or the Idaho State Police to ban individuals from the state Capitol or
Washington AG Joins Bipartisan Push Urging xAI to Stop Nonconsensual Sexual Content

OLYMPIA, WA — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general urging xAI to immediately prevent its AI chatbot from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. In a letter
Twin River Special Olympics to host Polar Plunge fundraiser in Clarkston

CLARKSTON, WA — Twin River Special Olympics is set to host a Polar Plunge fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the Snap Fitness swimming pool in Clarkston. The Polar Plunge is designed to raise funds and
Suspicious Vehicle Call Near Colfax Leads to Arrest of Man Accused of Stealing Motorhome, Driving Stolen Car

COLFAX, WA — A report of a suspicious vehicle outside of Colfax early Friday morning led to the arrest of a western Washington man on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, according to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office.
Moscow School District not paying for HB 93 lawsuit, superintendent says

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on September 19, 2025 MOSCOW, ID – The Moscow School District is not paying for the lawsuit challenging House Bill 93, said Superintendent Shawn Tiegs. The district joined a coalition that filed a
Trump to block foreign aid for transgender care, Vance tells anti-abortion rally

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration plans to expand a policy that blocks foreign aid dollars from going to organizations that discuss, refer or perform abortions to also include groups that address transgender health care or have
State leaders honor former Idaho Rep. Linden Bateman for service and legacy

BOISE, ID — Former Idaho Representative Linden Bateman is being remembered by state leaders for his decades of public service, work in education, and commitment to Idaho’s history. Bateman served in the Idaho House of Representatives representing
Washington bill would limit hospital charity care to state residents while preserving emergency coverage

OLYMPIA, WA — Legislation introduced in the Washington Legislature would limit hospital charity care eligibility to state residents, a move supporters say is intended to protect access to care and reduce strain on hospital capacity. House Bill
Spokane woman sentenced to prison for embezzling tribal child welfare funds

SPOKANE, WA — A Davenport woman has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of stealing more than $100,000 from a Spokane Tribe child welfare program, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District