Structure Fire at Youth Dynamics in Riggins Sends One to Hospital

RIGGINS, ID — Firefighters with Riggins City Fire Department responded Sunday evening to a structure fire involving one of two living spaces located behind the Youth Dynamics building in Riggins. According to the department, crews arrived to
Democrats propose limits on ICE enforcement as DHS funding deadline nears

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details to share about when actual
States move to ban NDAs that silence survivors of child sexual abuse

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Washington Bill to Allow State Oversight Board to Remove Elected Sheriffs Heads to Public Hearing

OLYMPIA, WA – A bill that would dramatically change how sheriffs operate in the state of Washington is set for another public hearing Friday. Senate Bill 5974 would give a state board the power to remove an elected
Lewiston Police Investigating Apparent Suicide Linked to Ongoing Case

LEWISTON, ID — A 35-year-old Lewiston man died Tuesday evening following what authorities say was an apparent suicide connected to an ongoing investigation. According to a press release from the Lewiston Police Department, detectives went to a
Schweitzer Wellbeing Center launches new aquatic fitness class schedule

PULLMAN, WA — The Schweitzer Wellbeing Center has announced a new aquatic fitness class schedule, with programs set to begin Feb. 9. According to the center, the new lineup of aquatic fitness classes is designed for participants
Idaho State Police Forensic Services renews national accreditation

MERIDIAN, ID — Idaho State Police Forensic Services has renewed its national forensic testing accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, extending the certification through June 30, 2029, the agency announced. The renewal confirms the laboratory
2026 LC State Dance Season Preview

ORANGE CITY, IA – LC State Dance kicks off its third competitive season on Thursday, and second under head coach Sydnee Vial. The Warriors open the campaign in a flurry with four competitions in three days between
DEA, NFL Alumni Health Partner for Third Year to Raise Fentanyl Awareness During Super Bowl Events

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and NFL Alumni Health are again using one of the nation’s largest sporting events to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, partnering for a third consecutive year
WSU and Report for America Launch Statewide Effort to Eliminate Washington News Deserts

PULLMAN, WA. — Washington State University’s Murrow College of Communication and Report for America have launched an ambitious partnership to cover every one of Washington’s counties by 2029, aiming to fill reporting gaps as newsrooms shrink and