Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
SEATTLE, WA – With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Thursday with the league’s commissioner to offer assistance in returning the SuperSonics to Seattle. Ferguson had reached out to set what his
WA Senate passes bill restricting access to voter data amid federal lawsuit
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Senate in a 29-19 vote passed legislation restricting access to voter registration data, just over a month after the U.S. Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit alleging Washington Secretary of State Steve
Asotin Police Partner With Local Agencies for Polar Plunge Benefiting Special Olympics
ASOTIN, WA — The Asotin Police Department has announced a partnership with local law enforcement agencies and Twin River Special Olympics for an upcoming Polar Plunge fundraiser set to take place at Lewiston Snap Fitness. According to
Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday. Under the guidance to state and local education agencies, students, teachers and school officials have “a right to
State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington lawmakers are considering restrictions to keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property. Dozens of cities across the state have implemented such bans in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court
Idaho man sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempted strangulation, probation violation
COEUR D’ALENE, ID – An Idaho man has been sentenced to prison following a felony attempted strangulation conviction and a related probation violation. Michael Adam Bounds, 49, was sentenced Thursday in Kootenai County District Court to 14
Lewis Clark Association of REALTORS Names 2025 REALTOR of the Year
LEWISTON, ID – The Lewis Clark Association of REALTORS has named Brook Krieger of Idaho Country Properties as its 2025 REALTOR of the Year. The annual award recognizes a member who demonstrates professionalism, leadership, and service to
DHS funding deadline nears as lawmakers remain deadlocked over ICE restrictions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With a partial shutdown looming, U.S. lawmakers have eight days to broker a deal on the Department of Homeland Security’s annual budget. Progress, however, remains elusive as Republicans have already shot down Democratic leadership’s
Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Parental Choice Tax Credit
BOISE, ID — The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the state’s parental choice tax credit, rejecting a legal challenge that sought to block the program’s implementation. In a ruling issued Feb. 5, the court denied a
Idaho House passes bill to repeal anti-discrimination laws across the state
This story was first published by Boise State Public Radio on Feb. 5, 2026. BOISE, ID – Idaho is one step closer to becoming at least the third state to prohibit its cities and counties from passing anti-discrimination