Bill to give state board power to remove sheriffs clears WA Senate

OLYMPIA, WA – A bill that would allow a state board to remove an elected sheriff in the state of Washington passed off the Senate floor Thursday on a party line vote. A department in the Washington
Critics warn that WA bill could ‘weaponize’ AGO with new investigative powers

OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that critics in the chamber warn could “weaponize” the State Attorney General’s Office by giving it new investigative powers into civil infractions, with potential criminal penalties
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Host Student STEM Competition During National Engineers Week

WALLA WALLA, WA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District will host its annual STEM competition for students across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho during National Engineers Week, scheduled for Feb. 23–27, 2026. According to
WA House passes bill prohibiting arrest of someone overdosing even if breaking law

OLYMPIA, WA – House Democrats passed a proposal Wednesday that would expand Washington state’s “Good Samaritan” law by prohibiting the arrest of someone who is overdosing or reporting one. The 55-42 vote, with three Democrats joining every
Idaho Officials Warn of Surge in Jury Duty Scams

BOISE, ID — Raúl R. Labrador is joining with state and local officials to warn Idaho residents about a surge in jury duty scams targeting families across the state. In a press release issued Feb. 12, the
Authorities Arrest Lewiston Man Accused of Possessing Videos of Child Sexual Abuse

LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston man is facing five felony charges following an investigation into alleged child sexual abuse material, according to court documents filed in Nez Perce County. Laith Andrew Aaseby, 23, is charged with five
University of Idaho Theatre Arts to stage ‘Ride the Cyclone’ beginning Feb. 26

MOSCOW, ID — The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts will present the darkly comedic musical Ride the Cyclone beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Forge Theater in Moscow. The one-act musical by Jacob Richmond and
No Charges in Fall 2025 University of Idaho Fight After Mutual Combat Determination

MOSCOW, ID – Authorities have determined that the man seriously injured in a fight at the University of Idaho last fall provoked a mutual combat altercation which means that charges will not be filed. The fight occurred
Idaho Fish and Game seeks tips after three mule deer left to waste in southwest Idaho

BOISE, ID — Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are asking for the public’s help following three separate incidents in which mule deer were shot and left to waste in southwest Idaho. According to Idaho Fish and
Trump terminates Obama-era climate change policy

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Trump administration on Thursday terminated the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Endangerment Finding,” a landmark policy that led to sweeping climate change regulations and higher costs across the country. “This action will eliminate over $1.3 trillion