Oregon bill would ban speculative ticketing on live events

SALEM, OR – Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with resellers from offering event tickets they don’t actually have, unless they have a written contract to obtain the ticket from an
Controversial WA income tax bill to get first public hearing Friday afternoon

OLYMPIA, WA – More than 52,000 Washingtonians had signed in “con’’ as of 8 a.m. Friday morning, ahead of a 1:30 p.m. Senate Ways & Means Committee public hearing on Senate Bill 6346, a 9.9% tax on income over
As Seahawks Take the Field, WSU Helps Real “Seahawks” Fly Again

PULLMAN, WA – With the Super Bowl set for Sunday, Seahawks fans will be hoping the team is flying high once again. At Washington State University, helping feathered “seahawks” take flight is something the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Congress Rejects Trump Health Cuts, Approves Bipartisan HHS Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress has approved the first public health funding bill since President Donald Trump began his second term, with lawmakers largely rejecting his proposed spending cuts and the elimination of dozens of programs. A bipartisan
Idaho Lawmaker Wendy Horman Appointed to Lead Federal Child Care Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families has appointed former Idaho state lawmaker Wendy Horman as director of the federal Office of Child Care. The appointment was announced
SEL executive vice president elected chair of national employee-ownership group

PULLMAN, WA – Joey Nestegard, executive vice president of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), has been elected chair of the Board of Directors for the Employee‑Owned S Corporations of America (ESCA). SEL has been a member of ESCA
Washington Education Chief Pushes Proposed Income Tax Plan to Fund Schools, Colleges

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is calling for the state to use revenue from a newly proposed income tax to pay for public schools and higher education. He laid out his vision
Asotin County Undersheriff Blake Richards Announces run for Sheriff

ASOTIN COUNTY, WA — Blake Richards, currently serving as Undersheriff of the Asotin County Sheriff’s Office, has announced his candidacy for Asotin County Sheriff, citing a commitment to experienced leadership, public safety, and accountability to the community.
Washington State Lawmakers Consider Adding Tribal Members to State Board Guiding Logging and Land Management

OLYMPIA, WA – Two Washington tribal leaders could soon snag seats on the state’s Board of Natural Resources, which guides logging sales and other management decisions for millions of acres of public land. Sen. Claudia Kauffman, a
Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice, Eagle Bar Owner Take Steps Toward Governor’s Race

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on February 5, 2026 BOISE, ID – A former Idaho Supreme Court justice and the owner of the Old State Saloon in Eagle have named campaign treasurers in the race for Idaho governor.