Spokane Police: Phone video leads to arrests in teen abduction and assault
SPOKANE, WA — A phone video showing the abduction and assault of a teenage boy led to the arrest of five juvenile suspects, according to the City of Spokane Police Department. Police said they were contacted on
Blasting caps found during demolition prompt evacuation in Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D’ALENE, ID— Demolition crews working at a property in the 1000 block of East Lakeside Avenue discovered a safe containing roughly six pounds of electronic blasting caps Tuesday afternoon, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
Crime rates fell across US cities in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Crime continued to decline in 2025, with homicides down 21% from 2024 and 44% from a peak in 2021, according to a new analysis of crime trends in 40 large U.S. cities released by
WSDOT awards $12.16 million to expand EV charging along key highways
OLYMPIA, WA— The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded $12.16 million in federal funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Washington, with new stations planned in 14 communities along four major highways. According to a
Idaho cutting tuition assistance benefits for National Guard members due to state budget cuts
BOISE, ID – The state of Idaho is cutting tuition assistance benefits available to Idaho National Guard soldiers and airmen by more than 25% due to state budget cuts implemented in response to revenue shortfalls, officials said
Spokane County man sentenced to life in prison for child molestation convictions
SPOKANE COUNTY, WA — A Spokane County man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury convicted him of molesting two young boys. According to court records, Ryan J. Herman,
Watchdog group criticizes denial of WA Capitol press credentials to journalist
OLYMPIA, WA – The Citizen Action Defense Fund (CADF) is threatening legal action against the Washington State House of Representatives and the WA State Capitol Correspondents Association for denying talk show radio host Ari Hoffman press credentials.
Washington lawmakers advance bills tightening sexually violent predator placement rules
OLYMPIA, WA — A group of Washington state lawmakers has introduced a package of legislation aimed at tightening restrictions on where sexually violent predators may be placed when released from civil commitment under less restrictive alternatives. The
Stung by a court ruling, WA looks to clarify what is an ‘election’
OLYMPIA, WA – It may seem obvious that a registered voter in Washington can only vote once in an election. It’s not. Last month, a state appeals court overturned the felony conviction of a Lewis County resident
LC State Cross Country Earns USTFCCCA Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Eight LC State Cross Country student-athletes and both Warrior Cross Country teams earned academic honors from the USTFCCCA for the 2025 season, announced on Thursday. In order to qualify for USTFCCCA All-Academic distinction,