Seven Convicted in Idaho Child Exploitation Cases Sentenced to Prison
BOISE, ID – Seven individuals have been sentenced to prison following convictions in child exploitation cases, Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced. The sentences were handed down as part of enforcement efforts by the Attorney General’s Internet Crimes
Washington State AG, Auditor Offer Conflicting Views on Investigating Daycare Fraud
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy has no current plans to expand an ongoing state audit into the Department of Children, Youth and Families, despite reports of potential high-dollar payouts to many providers that don’t
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,