Death Row Inmate Dies at Idaho Maximum Security Institution
BOISE, ID — The Idaho Department of Correction has issued a notice of death for a male inmate housed on death row at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution. According to the department, Erick Hall died of natural
Idaho man arrested following investigation into alleged sexual assaults and video recordings
MERIDIAN, ID — A Meridian man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into alleged sexual assaults involving an incapacitated adult female. According to the Meridian Police Department, detectives received a tip that
WA bill would limit tort claim options for child victims against state, local governments
OLYMPIA, WA – A Washington bill advancing through the state Legislature would require plaintiffs under a certain age or after a certain time period to go through arbitration before receiving a jury trial. It’s a move that
Sparklight launches 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest to support STEM education
PHOENIX, AZ — Sparklight has announced the launch of its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest, which will award a total of $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering and math education for K–12 students. According to the company,
FDA launches review of food preservative BHA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched a comprehensive review of butylated hydroxyanisole, commonly known as BHA, a chemical preservative used in a range of food products, according to a federal announcement released
U.S. Marshals Arrest Spokane County Child Sex Crime Suspect in Hawaii
SPOKANE, WA — A man wanted in Spokane County on multiple felony child sex crime charges was arrested in Hawaii last week following an interstate fugitive investigation, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The U.S. Marshals Service
Concealed hypodermic needle found at Lenore Rest Area, officials urge caution
LENORE, ID — The Idaho Transportation Department is warning travelers and staff to use caution at rest areas after a concealed hypodermic needle was discovered inside a restroom stall at the Lenore Rest Area. According to the
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