Oregon Court Overturns Rule Allowing Fish to Be Trapped and Hauled Around Dams
SALEM, OR – In a victory for tribes and conservation groups, an Oregon appeals court has overturned a state rule critics said weakened protections for migratory fish, like salmon and steelhead. The 2022 rule allowed dam operators to
Washington State Advocates Warn Budget Shortfall Threatens Crime Victim Services
OLYMPIA, WA – For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling federal dollars. This year will be no different. These advocates are asking for a minimum of $21.4
Survey Says Idahoans Still Optimistic About State’s Direction but Worried About Economy
BOISE, ID – Many Idahoans still think the state is headed in the right direction, but they are worried about the state’s economy, a new survey shows. About four in 10 Idahoans — 42% — expect the
Fire Destroys Outbuilding in Clarkston Heights, Dog Reportedly Trapped Inside
CLARKSTON, WA – An outbuilding was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon in the Clarkston Heights area, according to Asotin County Fire District #1. Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 3:15 p.m. to a reported structure fire in the
Walz and Trump Speak by Phone in Aftermath of ICE Shooting
WASINGTON, D.C. – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sharply criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, accusing federal officials of spreading misinformation and escalating unrest across the state. The op-ed, published
Seven killed, one seriously hurt after private jet crashes during takeoff in Maine
Federal officials confirmed that seven people were killed and one crew member was critically injured after a private business jet crashed and burst into flames while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening.
San Francisco Giants sign free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader to two-year, $20.5M deal
The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader, valued at $20.5 million with incentives that could push it slightly higher, according to multiple reports. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was
Los Angeles Chargers sign defensive lineman Teair Tart to 3-year extension worth up to $37.5M
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed defensive tackle Teair Tart to a three-year contract extension, that can reach $37.5 million and includes $20 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN. Tart acknowledged the agreement on social media,
Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Emmylou Harris to headline U.K.’s Highways Festival 2026
The U.K.’s Highways Festival will return to London’s Royal Albert Hall for its fourth consecutive year, set to take place Friday, May 15th-Sunday, May 17, 2026. The three-day event will be led by headliners Jon Pardi, Carly
‘Minecraft 2’ sequel film officially greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures
A sequel to the hugely successful 2025 Minecraft movie has been greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures. Titled Minecraft 2, the sequel film is scheduled for release in July 2027. In a post on Instagram, Minecraft announced it