In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the form of bipartisan approval
Idaho Department of Education Opens Nominations for 2027 Teacher of the Year
BOISE, ID — The Idaho Department of Education has opened nominations for the 2027 CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year, the state’s highest honor recognizing excellence in education. The selected teacher will receive a $10,000
Poll: Americans say cutting government spending is best way to reduce debt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A majority of Americans say cutting government spending is the best way to lower debt and costs, a new poll from the National Taxpayers Union found. The nationwide survey of 800 registered voters was conducted from
Spokane Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Meth, Fentanyl Distribution
SPOKANE, WA — A Spokane man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for repeatedly distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in downtown Spokane, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.
Man Arrested on Multiple Burglary Counts After Alleged Theft at Clarkston Walmart
CLARKSTON, WA – A man was arrested in Clarkston on Wednesday afternoon on multiple burglary charges following a reported trespass and attempted theft at Walmart, according to court documents. Clarkston Police arrested Aaron Scott Cornell, a 35-year-old
$55 million in federal funding approved for Washington State University
PULLMAN, WA — The federal fiscal year 2026 budget signed into law includes nearly $55 million in direct investment for Washington State University, marking one of the largest single-year funding commitments the university has received from Congress.
Proposed WA Constitutional amendment would end legislative privilege
OLYMPIA, WA – As a legal battle continues regarding legislative privilege exempting state lawmakers from the Public Records Act, a proposed Senate Joint Resolution would, if approved by two thirds of the state Legislature and Washington voters,
States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are among those losing ground as exemptions and unfounded skepticism take hold, encouraged by the Trump administration’s stance under U.S. Health and Human Services
Two arrested in eastern Idaho on fentanyl trafficking charges following spike strips, Taser use
IDAHO FALLS, ID — Two people were arrested following a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 15 earlier this week that ended with a Taser deployment and the recovery of suspected narcotics, according to Idaho State Police. ISP troopers
Idaho Attorney General Warns Families About Jail Bond Scam
BOISE, ID — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning families about a scam targeting relatives of incarcerated individuals, in which suspects pose as law enforcement or court officials to demand fake jail bond payments. The Attorney