Longtime Potlatch Schools Educator Doug Richards Announces His Retirement

POTLATCH, ID – Longtime Potlatch Schools educator Doug Richards has announced his retirement. Richards is notifying the Potlatch School Board about his retirement during their meeting Wednesday night. He has worked for Potlatch Schools since 1992. Richards
TriState Health CEO Recognized Among Top Critical Access Hospital Leaders

CLARKSTON, WA — TriState Health Chief Executive Officer Kym Clift has been named one of the nation’s Top Critical Access Hospital Presidents to Know by Becker’s Review, according to a news release issued Tuesday. Becker’s Healthcare
Idaho Fugitive Arrested in Spokane on Aggravated Lewd Conduct Charge

SPOKANE, WA — A man wanted in Idaho on a felony child-sex charge was arrested Friday in Spokane by the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, 28-year-old Christian Harrison Evensizer was
LC State to Host Veteran Education Partner Summit March 10–12

LEWISTON, ID — Lewis-Clark State College will host the fourth annual Veteran Education Partner Summit March 10–12, bringing together educational institutions and government agencies to advance veteran support systems across Idaho. The event, organized in partnership with
Survey of Washington Business Leaders Shows Nearly Half are Considering Leaving the State

OLYMPIA, WA – A new survey from the Association of Washington Business shows declining economic confidence among employers, with nearly half of business leaders saying they are considering leaving the state as tax and cost pressures increase. According
LCSC Name Change Approved by Senate, Heads to House

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Senate unanimously approved a bill changing the name of Lewis-Clark State College to Lewis-Clark State University. Sponsoring Sen. Cindy Carlson said the change would better reflect LC State’s four-year degree offerings. The
Washington State Income Tax on Higher Earners Clears First Legislative Hurdle

OLYMPIA, WA – Democrats advanced controversial income tax legislation out of a key Washington state Senate committee on Monday after pledging more proceeds to local public defender costs and increasing a tax break for small businesses. Senate
Idaho Budget Cuts Threaten Progress on Doctor Shortage

BOISE, ID – Idaho has for years ranked near or at the bottom of all states in the number of doctors per capita. To solve this physician shortage issue, the state in 2017 crafted a 10-year roadmap
Maxwell Invokes Fifth Amendment in Closed-Door House Deposition on Epstein

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer any questions during a closed-door, virtual deposition with the House Oversight Committee on Monday, repeatedly invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination as lawmakers pressed her about Jeffrey Epstein
UK police assessing claims that former Prince Andrew shared confidential trade briefings with Epstein

British police are reviewing allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, passed sensitive government trade information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the U.K.’s special representative for international trade. Thames Valley Police, which covers