Washington health officials declare Code Red amid dangerously low blood supply
OLYMPIA, WA — Washington state health officials have declared a Code Red after two of the three regional blood banks serving the state reported critically low blood supplies, raising concerns for hospitals and emergency medical providers. According
TikTok Establishes U.S. Data Security Joint Venture to Meet Federal Requirements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – TikTok announced Thursday that it has formally established TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, a majority American-owned entity created to comply with a September 2025 executive order signed by Donald Trump. The company said the
WSU employee and her dog to compete at Westminster dog show
PULLMAN, WA – A Washington State University licensed veterinary technician and her close companion will take the stage Feb. 2 at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Vance Blames Minnesota Officials for ICE-Protester Clashes in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Vice President JD Vance on Thursday blamed Minnesota elected officials for the clashes between federal agents and protesters, arguing that their refusal to facilitate the federal government’s immigration enforcement is the cause of the
New Bill Seeks to Clarify Rules on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Idaho Schools
BOISE, ID – Rep. Dale Hawkins Thursday introduced a bill that would “clean up” a 2025 law barring public schools from teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Last year, the Legislature passed House Bill 352, and Gov.
Washington Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Voter-Approved Natural Gas Initiative
OLYMPIA, WA – It was more than a year ago when voters approved a ballot measure to protect access to natural gas service in homes and other buildings, undercutting Washington’s efforts to transition away from fossil fuels.
Study Ranks Washington Second-Worst State for Drivers
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington ranks near the bottom nationwide for driving conditions, according to a new 2026 study released by personal finance website WalletHub. In its annual “Best & Worst States to Drive in” report, WalletHub ranked
Washington State Lawmakers Hear Public Outcry Over Proposed 5% Employer Payroll Tax
OLYMPIA, WA – The largest tax proposal facing state lawmakers this session received a public hearing on Thursday, with more than 12,000 people signed in against the idea from a Seattle Socialist. Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, laid
EV Maker Rivian Pushes Voter Initiative to Open Direct to Consumer Car Sales in Washington
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state lawmakers have tried and failed to erase Tesla’s status as the only electric vehicle maker allowed to sell directly to consumers in the state. Now, one of Tesla’s chief competitors is prepping
LCSC’s Carrara, Severijnse Open 2026 Season at Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open
MOSCOW, ID – Cameron Carrara and Perry Severjnse opened the 2026 portion of the LC State Track and field schedule on Thursday at the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open in Moscow. The duo competed in the first four