Proposed Washington State Bill Seeks Higher Taxes on Cigarettes, Vape Products
OLYMPIA, WA – A bill introduced in the 2026 Washington State Legislature would increase taxes on cigarettes and revise how vapor and tobacco products are taxed, while directing portions of the new revenue to health care, emergency
Government Shutdown now Looms as Democrats Oppose Homeland Security Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A partial federal government shutdown appeared Sunday to unexpectedly be on the horizon, after another fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis led key U.S. Senate Democrats to say they will oppose a
Lawmakers Warn Idaho Medicaid Reductions May Shift Costs, Not Save Money
BOISE, ID – As Idaho lawmakers consider cutting Medicaid to balance the state’s budget, some lawmakers worry cuts could drive up costs elsewhere. But just how much is difficult to know. An internal budget document suggests that
Bill Would Create “Accident Risk Zones” With Double Fines in Washington State
OLYMPIA, WA – A new bill would allow for locally designated “accident risk zones” along high-risk stretches of public roads where crashes are common and unsafe driving can have outsized consequences. Introduced by state Rep. Mark Klicker,
LC State Women Earn CCC Team of the Week
CORVALLIS, OR – After another defensively dominant weekend of conference action, No. 13 LC State Women’s Basketball was voted the Cascade Conference Under Armour Team of the Week. The Warriors defeated (RV) College of Idaho and No.
Crippling winter storm slams U.S., bringing deadly cold and leaving over 1M without power
A sprawling and unusually powerful winter storm has battered vast portions of the United States, coating roads in dangerous ice, burying cities under heavy snow, and plunging temperatures to life-threatening lows. The system has knocked out electricity
Minnesota officials demand answers after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti sparks outrage
Minnesota officials are pressing for full transparency and accountability following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a federal agent in south Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests, lawsuits, and intense scrutiny of federal
Seattle Seahawks Headed to Super Bowl LX After Defeating LA Rams
SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl after surviving a dramatic 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night, setting up a highly anticipated
New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos 10-7 to advance to Super Bowl LX
In a frigid, snow-swept battle at Empower Field at Mile High, the New England Patriots edged the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game, clinching a trip to Super Bowl LX and continuing the franchise’s return
Ashley McBryde, Zac Brown Band to join Garth Brooks in London’s Hyde Park next summer
Zac Brown Band and Ashley McBryde will be joining Garth Brooks for his blockbuster 2026 BST Hyde Park concert, taking place on June 27th. A social media post reads: “We’re excited to announce that special guests @zacbrownband