WA Dems propose 3-cent sugar tax per fluid ounce of certain sweetened beverages
OLYMPIA, WA – House Democrats proposed a sugar tax on Thursday that would impose another 3-cent charge per fluid ounce of applicable beverages, amounting to a 72-cent tax on a 24-ounce coffee. The sugar tax would be
Idaho Senate approves bill conforming to federal tax cuts in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Senate on Friday approved a bill to adopt nearly all the tax cuts from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill, at an estimated cost to the state of $155 million in the
Divided Idaho House calls for constitutional convention. Critics warn of risk to U.S. Constitution.
BOISE, ID – The Idaho House of Representatives on Friday narrowly passed a resolution that calls for a never-before-used method of amending the U.S. Constitution to balance the federal budget. Debate between Idaho lawmakers largely centered around
Bond Set at $500,000 for Lewiston man Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Child
LEWISTON, ID – A 50-year-old Lewiston man has been charged with multiple felonies after investigators alleged he sexually abused a child, possibly over a period of years. Jeremy J. Seykoski was arrested Thursday following an investigation that began
Overnight road closure planned near First and Main street in Lewiston
LEWISTON, ID — Avista plans to close a portion of roadway near First Street and Main Street in Lewiston overnight later this month to complete scheduled infrastructure work. According to the utility, the closure is scheduled for
Efforts Continue For Proposed Truck Route South Of Pullman & Moscow
MOSCOW, ID – Efforts appear to be moving ahead for a proposed truck route South of Pullman and Moscow. The latest step in the process is revealed in documents to Moscow City Council’s Public Works/Finance Committee for
Pullman Man Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in 2024 College Hill Killing
COLFAX, WA – The man accused of killing 28-year-old Darcy Spracklin of Pullman in December of 2024 on College Hill has pleaded guilty. 31-year old-Jorge Amezcua of Pullman pleaded guilty as charged to 2nd degree murder Friday
WSU Spring Enrollment Shows Smallest Declines Since Pandemic
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University’s spring enrollment is holding nearly steady this semester marking the smallest decrease since the pandemic. There are 23,134 students at WSU systemwide this spring which is down about 300 from a
WA public records bill scraps task force, focuses only on school records
OLYMPIA, WA – A Washington bill concerning public records requests advanced out of committee, but not before lawmakers amended it to remove a proposed task force and narrow the scope to just school districts. House Bill 2661 sponsored by
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